MEET THE TEAM: INTRODUCING OUR NEW MUSICAL DIRECTOR
We are absolutely delighted to officially introduce the creative lead steering the sound of 2026: Chris Robson has stepped into the role of Musical Director for the Leigh Folk Festival!
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WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
To register your interest please complete the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM at www.leighfolkfestival.com/get-involved
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STAGE CALL: PERFORM AT LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL 2026!
The UKโs largest free folk festival is officially back from 25thโ28th June 2026, and weโre looking for our next soundtrack!
Ready to join the lineup?
www.leighfolkfestival.com/applications
Deadline for application: 1st March 2026
#LFF2026
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BIG NEWS: Leigh Folk Festival 2026 Dates Announced!
Get those diaries out! We are thrilled to announce that the UKโs largest free folk festival will be returning of Leigh-on-Sea from Thursday 25th โ Sunday 28th June 2026
#LFF2026 #LeighFolkFestival #freefestivaluk
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2025 stats! Over 200+ Performers & 10,000 festival goers over 4 days!
And in 2026 we are back!
Dates confirming and performer applications open this week (closing 1/03/2026)
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After a hugely successful return in 2025 we have the go ahead that the Leigh Folk Festival - the largest free folk festival in the UK - will be back in summer 2026!
Applications for bands will open this week and be closing March 1st 2026.
Watch this space!
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