About this Event
Welcome to the Anglia Ruskin University Peterborough Speak Out FINAL 2026! Join us at ARU Peterborough for an exciting evening showcasing young people's public speaking skills. This is the ultimate showdown where finalists will compete for the title of Speak Out Champion. Don't miss this opportunity to witness inspiring speeches and support young voices. Get ready to be amazed by the power of words and the art of effective communication. Mark your calendars and be part of this unforgettable experience!
The Speak Out Challenge
The Speak Out Challenge is a programme designed to develop young people's confidence and communication skills, giving them the opportunity to speak out on issues they care about.
900 young people across Peterborough and Cambridge schools have taken part in the Speak Out Challenge 2025-26 with a full day public speaking workshop. The event's speakers are all Year 10s who have progressed to the final with their phenomenal speeches.
The Event
15 finalists will speak out in front of a crowd with an original speech that highlights their unique perspectives and passions. Each speech will last between 1.5 and 3 mins.
Speeches will be judged by a panel of VIPs from a wide range of sectors and the evening will conclude with an awards ceremony, celebrating young voices from across the region, and crowning the ARU Peterborough Speak Out Champion 2026!
-- The event is FREE --
"I thought this evening was not only thoroughly enjoyable but absolutely inspirational. It showed me the power of what young people's minds. The future of this country is in safe hands!" - Deputy Mayor of Peterborough, Councillor Peter Hiller, June 2025
Speakers Trust
Speakers Trust exists to unlock potential through the power of communication. Our vision is for every young person to be able to speak confidently and be heard. In the 2025-26 academic year, we are working with over 35,000 people across the UK, delivering the UK's largest youth public speaking competition.
We are delighted to be partnering with Anglia Ruskin University again in 2025-26 to deliver this programme.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
ARU Peterborough, Bishop's Road, Peterborough, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
