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Thursday, 7th May, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

ESU Schools' Mace debating competition grand final 2026

Join us for the grand final of the oldest and largest schools’ debating competition in England and Wales.

The ESU Schools’ Mace grand final takes place on Thursday 7 May, marking the culmination of months of competition between over 350 schools from across England and Wales.

This is a showcase of the very best young debating talent and an event not to be missed.

Click here to join the livestream.

Details

Date:
Thursday, 7th May
Time:
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Organiser

The English-Speaking Union

Ticket Prices

Member Ticket price
Free
Non-Member Ticket price
Free

Venue

The English-Speaking Union
37 Charles Street
London, England W1J 5ED United Kingdom + Google Map


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Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street, London W1J 5ED. Tel. 020 7529 1550

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