The 5th edition of TOP – National Oratory Tournament, promoted by TOP TALKS – Portuguese Oratory Association, will take place throughout the 2026/2027 school year and is aimed at students between 14 and 16 years old.
The initiative's main objective is to promote the development of oral communication skills, public speaking, argumentation, discourse structuring, and self-confidence, valuing orality as an essential transversal skill for academic success, civic participation, and preparing young people for academic, social, and professional challenges.
The tournament includes in-person training at participating schools or municipal facilities, to be held between October 19, 2026 and March 2027, district semi-finals in various municipalities across the country, and the National Grand Final, which will take place on April 18, 2027, at the Theatro Circo in Braga.
Student participation is free, promoting equal access and inclusion. The project thus takes on a significant educational and social dimension, contributing to strengthening young people's confidence, improving their communication skills, and fostering more active participation in school and civic life.
More information about the initiative can be found on the TOP TALKS website .
Published in September 14, 2026
