We are delighted to announce the return of the St Chris Performing Arts Festival for its second year! Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the 2026 festival will once again celebrate the incredible creativity and talent of students across the Kingdom of Bahrain, with dynamic competitions in Music, Drama, and Dance.
The Music Categories are :
Vocal, Instrumental & Piano
Music Ensembles
Rock and Pop Solo
Rock and Pop Ensemble
To learn more about these categories and the rules for participation, please read the guidelines below.
The Dance Categories are :
Solos
Group
To learn more about these categories and the rules for participation, please read the guidelines below.
The Drama Categories are :
Solo Acting
Group Acting
To learn more about these categories and the rules for participation, please read the guidelines below.
Please submit the following Google form by 15 March 2026. You will need a Google Account to complete the form, please login to view the google form in the following link:
https://stchris.online/PerformingArtsFestivalRegistration
If you have any problems with registration please contact:
Mrs Maryam Mahmood, Music Administrator: maryam.mahmood@staff.st-chris.net
The Fee for each Solo entry is BD 12.
The Fee for each Small Vocal Ensemble, Small Instrumental Ensemble, Group Acting, Dance Duos/Trios and Group Dance entry is BD 16 (ensemble fee, not per person).
The Fee for each Large Vocal and Large Instrumental Ensembles is BD 20 (ensemble fee, not per person)
Competitors who attend St Chris will pay through SchoolsBuddy. For all other schools, fees can be paid by either Cash or Bank Transfer including BenefitPay, into Accounts at St Christopher’s School.
Payment can also be made by direct bank transfer to :
Account Name: ST CHRISTOPHERS SCHOOL
Swift Code: NBOBBHBM
IBAN: BH61NBOB00005000103453
Account Currency: BHD
Make sure that you type reference as
Ref: PAF_Your Name _ School Name
Please note that the final date for payment and registration is 15 March 2026.
Please remember to quote your name and school when making payment.
Please note that the final date for payment and registration is 15 March 2026.