Speak Up: Arts Everywhere Symposium
Booking and details
Date: Thursday 24 July 2025, 11am
Approximate timings:
11am to 2pm – Main session in the Olivier Theatre (captioned and BSL interpreted)
2.30pm to 5pm – Optional workshops (sign-ups to workshops will be sent to bookers nearer the event)
Location: All sessions will take place at the National Theatre, London
You are invited to join us on Thursday 24 July at the National Theatre to celebrate Speak Up.
The first ever Speak Up Symposium is a chance to hear from the Speak Up Council, who represent young people across England.
Experience inspiring artwork created by talented young artists, engage in impactful discussions on topics and themes chosen by our Council and participate in practical workshops that empower and spark creativity.
Tickets are free, but limited.
The Speak Up Symposium is open to the public. If you work in the arts, education, cultural, charity sector with a focus on young people, or are interested in co-created projects with young people, please join us.
Further details of the Symposium will be updated soon.
Our funders
Speak Up is generously supported by The Mohn Westlake Foundation, which shares our belief in the power of youth voice and working with young people to enable positive change in their lives, schools and local communities.
Find out more about supporting our work
Discover more about Speak Up
Second national meet-up of the Speak Up Council
This October, we hosted a second national meet-up for Speak Up Council Representatives at the National Theatre in London.
Speak Up Year 2: Highlights from an impactful year
Speak Up is a secondary school programme encouraging new ways for young people to think, see and bring about change.
Photography © Matthew Kaltenborn