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We’re rethinking the Festival in 2027

Like the world’s most iconic events, the Festival is taking a "fallow year" in 2027. But we aren’t just letting the ground rest - we are renewing the soil.

We’ve listened to your feedback. We know that while the impact is high, the manual commitment for schools is heavy and the digital experience has reached its limit. We’ll spend 2027 redesigning the Festival from the ground up to be more curriculum-aligned, SLT-friendly and globally scalable.

What can you do before then?

  • Weekly Headlines

    Continue the conversation with our fully-planned lessons that develop oracy and critical-thinking skills week-on-week

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    Live lessons

    Visit our Events page to discover upcoming interactive live lessons for your classroom.

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  • Tell us what you thought

    Share your feedback on your Festival 2026 experience.

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    Build it with us

    We need experienced teachers like you to tell us what you need, to beta-test our new platform and join focus groups. If you’d like to be contacted, please add your details.

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