View the Performance Schedule for AFYM 2026
There are only a few weeks to go until the Abertawe Festival for Young Musicians opens its doors once again at Swansea’s Guildhall, for what will be our biggest year for the festival since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Given the array of classes and performances on the agenda, staying informed about the schedule is essential for all our performers. So we are pleased to present the detailed schedule for the AFYM 2026 weekend.
Commencing on Friday, January 30th, and concluding on Sunday, February 1st, this schedule serves as a comprehensive guide to the events planned for the festival weekend.
(All timings below are subject to last-minute changes. In the unlikely event that a change to the schedule is made, this will be communicated to performers as far in advance as possible)
Printable Version
A printable PDF version of this schedule is available to download below. Click here to get your copy now.Friday, January 30th 2026
| Time | Class | Class Title |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | S01C | Grade 1 Bowed Strings and Harps Recital |
| 09:30 | P02C | Grade 2 Piano Recital |
| 09:30 | N01N | Rehearse with the Adjudicator – Parklands Primary School |
| 10:20 | P05C | Grade 5 Piano |
| 10:30 | S52N | Harp Beginners Under Grade 3 |
| 10:30 | S53N | Strings & Harp Concert |
| 10:50 | M07C | Junior Ensembles (Grade 5 and Under) |
| 11:20 | M05C | Intermediate Duets Grades 4 and 5 |
| 11:20 | M03C | Wind & Strings Junior Duets (Grade 3 and Under) |
| 11:25 | W04C | Wind Senior Recital |
| 11:40 | P06C | Grade 6 Piano |
| 11:55 | S51N | Cello Beginners Under Grade 3 |
| 13:30 | M02C | Concerto (Ages 20 Years and Under) |
| 13:30 | S50N | Violin Beginners Under Grade 3 |
| 14:05 | S06C | Grade 6 Bowed Strings and Harps |
| 14:10 | P55N | Intermediate Recital (Grade 4-6) |
| 14:10 | P58N | Piano Informal Performance (Grade 5) |
| 15:05 | P58N | Piano Informal Performance (Grades 1 – 4) |
| 15:20 | M8C | Senior Ensemble |
| 15:40 | S04C | Grade 4 Bowed Strings and Harps |
| 15:40 | S05C | Grade 5 Bowed Strings and Harps |
| 16:10 | P51N | Piano Informal Performance (Grades 2 & 3) |
| 16:40 | P59N | Piano Informal Performance (Grades 6-8) |
Saturday, January 31st 2026
| Time | Class | Class Title |
|---|---|---|
| 09:15 | S07C | Grade 7 Bowed Strings and Harps (Group A) |
| 09:30 | M10aN | Baroque Composers |
| 09:30 | P50N | Piano Beginners & Grade 1 |
| 10:00 | P57N | Piano Concert Class Age 8-10 Years |
| 10:15 | S07C | Grade 8 Bowed Strings |
| 11:05 | P52N | Piano Duet (Ages 8 Years and Under) |
| 11:10 | M10bN | Classical Composers |
| 11:15 | S07C | Grade 7 Bowed Strings and Harps (Group B) |
| 11:30 | P07C | Grade 7 and 8 Piano |
| 11:40 | P54N | Piano Duet (Ages 12 Years and Over) |
| 12:15 | S02C | Grade 2 Bowed Strings and Harps Recital |
| 12:15 | S03C | Grade 3 Bowed Strings and Harps Recital |
| 14:00 | S08C | Bowed Strings and Harps Senior Recital |
| 14:00 | M12N | Family Music Performance |
| 14:00 | M9aN | Welsh Music, Traditional, Folk and Ethnic Music |
| 14:30 | P56N | Piano Concert Class Age 7 Years and Under |
| 14:45 | M11aN | Romantic Composers |
| 15:00 | C02 | Women Composers |
| 15:20 | S54N | Strings Informal Performance (Grades 5 – 8) |
| 16:15 | C01 | Own Composition |
| 16:30 | P60N | Piano Informal Performance (Over 18 Years) |
| 16:40 | M11bN | Contemporary Music – 20th & 21st Century |
| 16:40 | M9bN | Jazz Performance |
Sunday, February 1st 2026
| Time | Class | Class Title |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | P01C | Grade 1 Piano Recital |
| 09:30 | W63N | Intermediate Recital |
| 09:30 | N01N | Rehearse with the Adjudicator – String Ensemble |
| 09:30 | W61N | Wind & Brass Informal Performance |
| 10:15 | P03C | Grade 3 Piano Recital |
| 10:15 | N01N | Rehearse with the Adjudicator – Cello Ensemble |
| 11:10 | N01N | Rehearse with the Adjudicator – Dorothy’s Kodály Kids |
| 11:20 | W01C | Grades 1 and 2 Woodwind & Brass Recital |
| 11:20 | W02C | Grades 3 and 4 Woodwind & Brass Recital |
| 11:20 | M04C | Piano Junior Duets |
| 11:20 | W60N | Wind & Brass Concert (Ages 11 and Under) |
| 11:40 | N01N | Rehearse with the Adjudicator – Mrs T’s Busy Strings |
| 11:50 | P04C | Grade 4 Piano |
| 11:50 | W03C | Grade 5 Woodwind & Brass Recital |
| 12:10 | N01N | Rehearse with the Adjudicator – Vivace Strings Carmarthen |
| 12:30 | N01N | Rehearse with the Adjudicator – Wind Ensemble |
| 12:40 | N01N | Rehearse with the Adjudicator – Viola Ensemble |
| 12:50 | N01N | Rehearse with the Adjudicator – Piano Class |
| 14:00 | P08C | Piano Senior Recital Class (Group A) |
| 14:00 | N01N | Rehearse with the Adjudicator – Brass Band Ensemble 1 |
| 14:10 | M01C | Unaccompanied Bach |
| 14:45 | N01N | Rehearse with the Adjudicator – Brass Band Ensemble 2 |
| 15:00 | P08C | Piano Senior Recital Class (Group B) |
| 15:10 | NA | Bach Masterclass on the 1st Prefule |
| 16:00 | M06C | Senior Duets |
| 16:10 | P08C | Piano Senior Recital Class (Feedback and Results) |
| 16:15 | S54N | Strings Informal Performance (Grades 1 – 4) |
| 17:10 | S55N | Strings & Harp Informal Performance (Over 18) |
Printable PDF Version
If you would like to download a printable version of this scedule, you can get hold of your own copy by clicking on the image below.
Information for AFYM 2026 Performers
All AFYM 2026 performers are required to report to the Performers’ Table immediately on arrival, to register and to collect latest information or any changes to arrangements.
Together with your music, please bring a completed Music Administration Document (MAD) Slip for each performance, detailing the music that will be played. Slips are available to print from the AFYM website. You must provide an extra copy of your music for the adjudicator, clearly marked with the performer’s name and class number.
Note: there are no copying facilities at the venue. No practice facilities are available but an organised 3-minute warm-up is provided at the beginning of wind and strings classes.
Allow time for parking which may be difficult at the Guildhall, though there is limited off-street parking or a council car park in the Recreation Ground Mumbles Road about a 7 minute walk away. It is your responsibility to keep your children with you at all times, including while parking.
We do appreciate family and friends coming to performances. It is encouraging for performers to have an audience, it makes for a lively atmosphere and entry is free.
In advance of the Festival you are asked to check the AFYM’s Rules and Child Protection Policy either in the syllabus or on the website: www.afym.org.uk
We look forward to seeing you at the AFYM 2026 at the end of this month!
