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Welcome to HPA Fest 2026!
Saturday 28th February - Sunday 22nd March
HPA Fest 2026 is an opportunity for performers to 'try out' and to
demonstrate their talents
This Festival has classes for people of all ages and abilities so whether you have your sights on a medal or you just want to 'have a go' and demonstrate your talents, we are looking forward to welcoming you.
Please take the time to look through our syllabus to see what classes are available:
Once you've decided what class/classes you'd like to enter, please complete the following online form:
HPA Fest 2026 Online Entry Form
The closing date for entries is:
Friday 30th January 2026
If you have any queries, please contact us via email:
We look forward to seeing you there!
HPA Fest 2025 Programmes
Sat 1st & Sun 2nd March
Dance
Programme
Sun 2nd March
Strings
Programme
HPA Fest
Top Tips!
Mon 3rd to Thurs 6th
March
Speech and Drama Programme
Thurs 6th & Fri 7th March
Choir
Programme
Sat 8th March
Brass & Woodwind
Programme
Sat 8th March
Piano Programme
To Our Audience
Come and support your family and friends! They are counting on you!
Tickets are available to purchase on the door at a cost of £5 covering all subsequent sessions that day at all venues. There is also an 'All Event' ticket designed for people planning to attend multiple events. The price of this ticket is £15.00, if you would like to purchase one please contact us:
This fee contributes to the overall running of the Festival and associated overheads.
Thank you!
Volunteers Needed!
HPA Fest is supported by a wonderful team of volunteers who give their time and energy to ensure the Festival runs smoothly for everyone involved.
We would love to hear from anyone with an interest in supporting HPA Fest and many roles can be tailored to fit the amount of time you have available.
For more information about the Festival, please contact:
Special thanks to all our sponsors:
Burghill Valley Golf Club
Hereford City Rotary Club
Hereford Music Shop
Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors
Wye Valley Rotary Club
HPA Fest 2026 Dates and Venues
Festival Week - Saturday 28th February to Sunday 8th March
Dance
Hereford Sixth Form College
Sat 28th February (Times TBC)
Sun 1st March (Times TBC)
Strings
St Paul's Primary School
Sun 2nd March (9:30am - 2:30pm)
Speech and Drama
Hereford Racecourse
Mon 3rd March (10:00am - 7:30pm)
Tue 4th March (10:00am - 5:00pm)
Wed 5th March (10:00am - 7:30pm)
Thu 6th March (10:00am - 4:30pm)
Choirs & Vocal
Salvation Army Citadel
Thu 6th March (10:00am - 7:00pm)
Fri 7th March (10:00am - 4:30pm)
Brass & Woodwind
Hereford Sixth Form College
Sat 8th March (9:30am - 6:00pm)
Piano
Holy Trinity Church, Whitecross
Sat 8th March (9:30am - 4:00pm)
HPA Fest Venue Addresses and Parking Information
Hereford Racecourse - Roman Road HR4 9QU
Ample parking for all cars, buses etc.
Salvation Army Citadel - Canonmoor Street HR4 9JJ
Limited parking available, drop off point outside the entrance. There is parking at nearby Merton Meadow Car Park for all transport.
Hereford 6th Form College - Folly Lane HR1 1LU
On site parking at the end of Olympic Way, off Folly Lane.
Holy Trinity Church - 164 Whitecross Rd HR4 0DH
Limited parking only. Off street parking available on surrounding side streets.
Festival Phone Numbers
01432 853219 / 07583 669393
We look forward to seeing you there
Your Festival Committee
