Nationwide Speak Out Challenge Events 2026

By : Claire C-M | April 26, 2026

We’re thrilled to announce the details of our Speak Out Challenge Finals taking place across the country this year!

The Speak Out Challenge helps young people build confidence and communication skills, giving them a platform to speak on issues they care about. After participating in workshops and school competitions, the most passionate and skilled young speakers will compete in their regional finals for the title of Speak Out Challenge Champion.

Each final is a celebration of young voices, judged by VIP panels who inspire and encourage students to share their perspectives. Join us for these inspiring events!


Suffolk Speak Out Final

📍 DanceEast, Ipswich
📅 Tuesday 19th May, 6:30 PM
Thanks to the support of The Frank Jackson Foundation, and Movement for Good.

🎟 Book your free tickets here!


Yorkshire Speak Out Final

📍 Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds
📅 Tuesday 9th June, 6:30 PM
Funded by Paydyn, Movement for Good and Mare Nostrum. Reaching up to 3,000 students this year.

🎟 Tickets coming soon!


Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Speak Out Finals

📍 ARU Peterborough Campus, Peterborough
📅 Tuesday 16th June, 6:30 PM – 🎟 Tickets coming soon!

📍 Mumford Theatre, Cambridge
📅 Thursday 25th June, 6:30 PM – 🎟 Tickets coming soon!

In partnership with Anglia Ruskin University, and Britford Bridge Trust.


West Midlands Speak Out Final

📍 George Cadbury Hall, University of Birmingham
📅 Tuesday 23rd June, 6:30 PM
Celebrating our ninth year in the region with the great support of Aim Higher and Movement for Good.

🎟 Tickets coming soon!


National Speak Out Challenge – East Midlands Final

📍 The Y Theatre, Leicester
📅 Tuesday 30th June, 6:30 PM
Our second year in the region, thanks to our funder, the Ferdinando & Luigi Innocenti Foundation.

🎟 Tickets coming soon!


National Speak Out Challenge – Sussex Final

📍 The Old Market, Brighton & Hove
📅 Tuesday 7th July, 6:30 PM
Celebrating our seventh year in Sussex, working with 300 students in state schools, thanks to the Ferdinando & Luigi Innocenti Foundation.

🎟 Tickets coming soon!


National Speak Out Challenge – Manchester Final

📍 To Be Confirmed
📅 TBC, 6:30 PM
Our first year in Greater Manchester, made possible by the Ferdinando & Luigi Innocenti Foundation.

🎟 Tickets coming soon!