Festival of Remembrance 2026

Festival of Remembrance 2026 Ballot Process

Following the motion proposed at the 2024 Annual Conference and a review of last year’s ticketing process, we are pleased to confirm that ticket allocation will again take place through a ballot to ensure fairness, accessibility and inclusivity for members.

Registration for the Festival of Remembrance ballot will open here on our website on Wednesday 27^th May 2026.

Overview of the process:

• Members will have four weeks to enter the ballot through an online platform. This is to ensure that as many members as possible have a chance to secure tickets.
• Members will have the option to enter the ballot for either the evening performance or the afternoon performance, or both.
• After the ballot closes, tickets will be allocated randomly by our ticketing agent. Members will then be able to purchase a maximum of two tickets.
• Unique links will be issued to successful entrants one week before the booking site goes live for each performance. Once the booking site is live, entrants will be required to select their seats and will have 14 minutes to enter the details of themselves and a guest.
• Key dates and deadlines for 2026 will be communicated in the Membership eNewsletter, Central News and Legion magazine to help members stay informed.

Key changes to the ballot in 2026:

• The ballot will be open for an additional week, giving members four weeks to enter the ballot for a chance to secure tickets. This is to provide members with more time to see our communications and enter the ballot.
• All ballot entrants will be informed of the outcome of their entry one week before the booking site goes live. This allows members time to prepare the required information to purchase tickets.
• Members who have entered the ballot for both performances will be informed of the outcome for each performance. We want our communications to be as clear as possible, so members are fully informed.
• The booking site will go live for each performance on consecutive days, rather than one week apart.
• All successful ballot entrants will have two weeks to purchase tickets once the booking site goes live.
  

What you need to get ready: 

You will need the following information to complete the registration of interest form when the ballot opens:

• Your membership number – This is the 9 digits displayed above your name on your membership card (as shown below), you can also find this on your renewal letter. Your membership number contains only numbers.



If you cannot find your membership number, please contact the Membership Team at [email protected].

 

• A valid email address – Ensure your registered email address is up to date, as all ballot communications will be sent via email. If you do not have your own email address, communications can be sent to the email of someone who has agreed to receive them on your behalf e.g. a family member, friend or neighbour.

You can update your details through the self-service portal or by contacting Membership Services at [email protected]

Ballot rules: 

• Each member is allowed to enter the ballot once. In case of an error (e.g. duplicate ballot entry), the first valid entry will be considered.
• All entrants will be notified by email regarding the outcome of their entry.
• If successful in the ballot, members will have the chance to purchase a maximum of two tickets for either the afternoon or the evening performance.
• Unique links will be single-use and tickets must be purchased within 14 days of the date the booking site goes live.
• Further ballot rules can be found here

Please find below the key dates for 2026: