Upcoming events.
AN EVENING WITH Sam Sweeney, Fiddle player with Bellowhead | 'HELP LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL RETURN’
Come along and spend an informal evening with Sam Sweeney, fiddle player for Bellowhead, while helping Leigh Folk Festival return in 2025
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2019 – Nominated Musician Of The Year
Sam is a veteran of the mighty Bellowhead, former and inaugural artistic director of the National Youth Folk Ensemble, founder member of the acclaimed instrumental trio Leveret, and “Britain’s Premier Fiddler” (Songlines), at the forefront of the revival in English traditional music.
After taking to the road for his first totally solo tour in 2023, Sam Sweeney is embarking on another tour… just him and a fiddle for an intimate evening of solo fiddle tunes and stories.
This tour is a rare opportunity to spend an informal evening with “one of the defining fiddle players of his generation” - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2.
“The fiddler with the Midas touch… an English equivalent of the great Irish fiddle player Martin Hayes.” **** The Guardian
“Sweeney’s playing is unearthly at times: the singular focus of this set and the level of its performance makes this an outstanding and deeply moving experience.” ***** - Songlines
A performance not to be missed! You can enjoy this top-tier musical performance while also contributing to the revival of Leigh Folk Festival. Together, we can bring back this cherished celebration of music, culture, and community.
Don't miss out—join us and be part of something special! Get your tickets today!
'HELP LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL RETURN’ Comedy Night with Jack Skipper, Jonny Pelham, Josh Baulf, Ross Mcgrane & John Oakes
Get your tickets for a great night of comedy, have a laugh while helping Leigh Folk Festival return in 2025.
We are thrilled to invite you to a special Comedy Night at the Leigh Community Centre. We're once again teaming up with Little Smash Comedy to bring you a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a night of laughter while supporting the beloved Leigh Folk Festival.
Hilarious Performances: Enjoy side-splitting comedy from some of the best UK and local comedians.
Support a Great Cause: All proceeds will go towards helping the Leigh Folk Festival continue to bring joy and culture to our community.
Intimate performances: With an audience of just 200, you are in for a great evening with...
Jack Skipper, Jonny Pelham, Josh Baulf, Ross Mcgrane and John Oakes will be making you laugh.
'HELP LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL RETURN’ WITH M.G. BOULTER + 2WAL + CABLE CAR
Join Us to Revive the Leigh Folk Festival in 2025!
Leigh Folk Festival, a beloved community event, needs your support to return in 2025! We're hosting a special fundraising event featuring three incredible acts, and we invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening of music and community spirit.
M.G. Boulter
A local treasure, M.G. Boulter is a songwriter and musician from Leigh whose reputation is growing nationwide. Having collaborated with artists like Conor Oberst, Neil McSweeney, and Paul Heaton, Boulter's talent has graced prestigious stages such as the Royal Albert Hall. His latest album, ‘Clifftown’, offers a unique exploration of English seaside suburbia, blending vivid imagery of neon lights and seafronts with the solitary charm of Essex's saltmarsh.
2WaL
Mark Schubert's latest project, 2WaL, showcases his relentless creativity and musical innovation. Known as a ‘musical alchemist’ and pioneer of the ‘heavy western’ sound, Schubert’s one-man army of songs promises a dynamic and captivating performance.
Cable Car
Michelle Bappoo's latest musical endeavor, Cable Car, takes a folk turn, highlighting her silken voice and sure-footed songwriting. Her gentle aesthetic and poignant lyrics will provide a soulful addition to the evening's lineup.
By attending this event, you'll not only enjoy top-tier musical performances but also contribute to the revival of the Leigh Folk Festival in 2025. Together, we can bring back this cherished celebration of music, culture, and community. Don't miss out—join us and be part of something special! Get you tickets today!
Lazydays music & craft drinks festival
Support to Leigh Folk Arts when buying a ticket to Lazydays Festival.
We might be taking a break in 2024, but our good friends and regular volunteers have launched another great event and they’re donating 15% from tickets sold through our unique link to Leigh Folk Festival.
GET YOUR TICKETS https://bit.ly/leigh-folk-lazydays
The new music and craft drinks festival at Southend's Priory Park, 26-28 July is a fellow independent Southend festival focused on celebrating local and independent craft drink businesses, food trucks, and comes complete with talks, tastings, and drink experiences, with a pretty big music lineup!
The Proper Folk Weekend
On the last weekend of June, we're having a wonderful FREE weekend of folk music from all your favourite local folk artistes. It's going to be great, so save the date!
The Proper Folk Weekend is a completely free event, but will be collecting donations for the next Leigh Folk Festival in 2025