Chesil Poetry and Music Festival 22nd April, 2026
April 22 All day
Chesil Poetry and Music Festival, Wednesday 22nd April 2026
A celebration of creativity, bringing oracy and music together. Organised by Dorset Council Education Challenge Leads and Dorset Music Service as part of the Chesil Literacy Project, and taking place at the Weymouth Pavilion.
This is a valuable opportunity for young people to develop their creative expression, confidence, performance skills, and collaboration.
It is also a unique opportunity for children to step onto the biggest stage in their community, and to be part of the audience too. Parents/Carers invited for free.
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600 Year 5 children
11 primary schools
20 classes
40 teachers
20 poems
20 unique musical performances
Combining music and poetry will create a powerful learning experience that everyone will be proud to be part of!
