Friday, 27 February, 2026 to Sunday, 8 March, 2026
Closing date for entries:
Friday, 31 October, 2025
Festival Location:
Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, Colne, Lancs
Nelson Dance Festival (Cecil Bateson Memorial) is a well-attended and popular festival. Our 2026 festival is an All England Dance Qualifying Festival, with first priority for entries being given to dance schools/individuals who attended our last festival, and local dancers. The closing date is 1st December or when we have reached full capacity, whichever comes first. Non-priority dance schools and individuals will be given access to the booking system by 1st November 2025 if there are still vacancies. UNFORTUNATELY ENTRIES WERE CLOSED ON 31ST OCTOBER 2025 AS THE FESTIVAL WAS FULLY BOOKED