Wimbledon Tennis 2026
Wimbledon Tennis 2026
We are delighted to announce that our young musicians have been invited back to perform at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon once again.
Dates and ensembles involved:
Thursday 9 July:
Merton Youth Concert Band (MYCB)
Friday 10 July:
Merton Youth Jazz Orchestra (MYJO)
Merton Jazz Vocal Collective
In order to participate in this performance there are several important actions you must complete. Please scroll down for more information.
Actions Required
2)
Send Absence Request Letter
Please download this letter and send it to your child’s school / headteacher, alongside a covering letter from you requesting an approved absence on the date of the performance in order for your child to attend.
School Absence Approval Letter Download Links:
3)
Student Passport Photos – Deadline Friday 1 May
If your child hasn’t performed at Wimbledon Tennis with us before, or if they first performed over 3 years ago, you will need to email a passport style photo to us for official accreditation. Please check the photo specification before sending the photo.
Click for official AELTC photo specifications
Send your photo to: performer@mmf.org.ukÂ
Information & FAQs
Dates
Thursday 9 July
- Merton Youth Concert Band
Friday 10 July
- Merton Youth Jazz Orchestra
- Merton Jazz Vocal Collective
Location
All England Lawn Tennis Club
Church Road
London
SW19 5AE
Performers should arrive at Gate 5 on Church Road at 8.15am in concert dress. We will finish around 1pm. Upon arrival, all bags and instruments will be checked and searched on the door by security. You will not be allowed into the grounds on your own, so it is essential that you are not late.
What To Wear
- Black MMF polo shirts
- Black trousers/skirt
- Black shoes
- In the event of sunny weather, please bring a hat and suncream
MMF polo shirts are available to buy from MMF Music Centre South Wimbledon or our office at Merton Abbey Primary School
Music Stands
We will provide music stands, there is no need to bring your own.
TV filming
As in previous years, television cameras may be filming any part of the performance. Your dress, behaviour, concentration and playing must be of the very highest standard throughout.
Accreditation
For security reasons, band members will have a special ‘Visitors Pass’ for entering the Championships. This must be kept on you at all times. If you need to leave your instrument with Left Luggage, please note that this facility is outside the Grounds. To re-enter the Championships you will need your pass.
For band members attending Thursday and Friday, your pass will be valid for both days. Please remember to bring your pass for the second day, as a new one will not be issued by AELTC.
Performance info
MYCB and MYJO performances will take place under the Long Bar Canopy outside the Centre Court. Both performances will be between 10.00am and approximately 12.00pm. In the event of rain, the area is covered.
Food
Sandwich lunches and soft drinks will be provided by the AELTC. We will eat together where we have played after the van has been loaded.
Please indicate your child’s dietary requirements via the RSVP form.
Guest Passes
We are normally allocated 1 guest Ground Pass per student, which you can purchase from MMF in order to attend the performance and reamin in the grounds throughout the day. Passes are approx £12.50 for Thursday and £10 for Friday (prices are TBC). You can indicate your preference on the RSVP form.
After The Performance
All equipment must be loaded back into the van. All band members will be expected to help so that this can be done as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please do not leave until loading is complete.
We expect our involvement in the Championships to be finished by 1pm on both days.
After this time, arrangements should be made to either remain at Wimbledon to watch matches on the outer courts or to be collected from Gate 4 on Church Road (TBC) at 1pm.
Please note that MMF staff will be acting in a supervisory role between 8:15am and 1pm. Performers who wish to stay on to watch matches after this time do so unsupervised or will be dismissed as per the preference you indicated on the RSVP form. If band members wish to stay on at Wimbledon after their performance there are lockers available to store instruments and backpacks off site.
