Leek Arts Festival Presents: The Honey Box Live Featuring Sinini Ngwenya + Tyler Kent + Vox Americana Providing a platform for local emerging musical talent, Leek Arts Festival 2025 are collaborating with Staffs-based TV programme The Honey Box. The Honey Box is a unique live music event that highlights original music from local artists across […]
Big Al Live at The Fountain Inn An internationally acclaimed guitarist and vocalist, Big Al has shared the stage with numerous renowned artists throughout his career. His show features a dynamic set of classic guitar instrumentals, spanning genres such as pop, rock, blues, and rock & roll - promising an afternoon of world class entertainment. […]
Richard Herring - 'Can I Have My Ball Back?' In 2021 Richard Herring went to his GP to find out why his right ball seemed to be growing bigger. It turned out that he had testicular cancer and one month later he was lying in hospital waiting to have his murderous gonad removed. Would he […]
DJEMBE JAM Charity Workshop and Concert U3A djembe jam - featuring Bruce Ncube - fundraiser for Mama Music Come join us for an amazing African Singing workshop and concert with Bruce Ncube to raise funds for Mama Music - it's gonna be a blast! 3-5pm singing workshop with Bruce Ncube 6-7:30pm Concert PRICES Workshop £10 (includes […]
Rock Choir 7pm at the Prince of Wales pub
Kirk & Goldstraw Live at The Fountain Inn Staffordshire’s standout duo, Phil Kirk & Aidan Goldstraw, bring a setlist of timeless pop and rock classics, performed with passion and finesse. Phil’s soulful vocals and expert guitar blend seamlessly with Aidan’s expressive piano, creating a rich, dynamic sound. "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘣 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴, […]
Leek Arts Festival Presents: A Victorian Evening with Florence Nightingale and The St Edward’s Players Featuring Leslie Smith as Florence Nightingale The evening will begin with Victorian Entertainment featuring scintillating songs, melodramatic music, witty words and a philanthropic playlet. Leslie Smith will then give a powerful perform as Florence Nightingale about whom some information is […]
James Rowland Learning to Fly A welcome return visit by James Rowland – following the success of Team Viking and One Hundred Different Words for Love. Learning to Fly sees James tell the story of a remarkable friendship he made when he was a lonely, unhappy teenager with the scary old lady who lived in the spooky house on […]
Peak District Big Band Peak District Youth Orchestra perform a mix of big band and modern pop tunes. This swinging big band require no introduction to Leek Arts Festival fans – and the players can’t wait to be able to perform in Leek again. This year’s repertoire is a real mixture. Some pieces recreate the […]
Auntie Dawn's Disco With games, balloon modelling, sweets and soft drink. For 7-11 years old. Must be accompanied by an adult. 4.30pm - 6.30pm Foxlowe Arts Centre £5 or online
Silent Disco For 12-16years old. Contact telephone number must be supplied. 7.30pm - 10.30pm Foxlowe Arts Centre, Tickets £5 or online
Steve Giddings Live at The Fountain Inn Steve Giddings delivers a rich blend of old school country, blues, roots rock, and folk, bringing timeless, soulful sounds to life with every performance. Starts 5pm, Free Event
Chris Leslie Fairport Convention multi-instrumentalist returns to The Foxlowe In 1997 he joined Fairport Convention as singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has recorded five solo albums – The Flow, The Gift, Dancing Days, Origins, Turquoise Tales and Fiddle Back. At first sight Dancing Days appears to be a Fairport Convention album, as it features Simon […]
VOICES FROM THE PEAK - Mark Gwynne Jones A journey through the Peak District in word, film, and sound. Derbyshire born poet and recording artist, Mark Gwynne Jones will perform his award-winning, one-man show Voices from the Peak – Live! at Foxlowe Arts Centre on Friday 16th March. Described by The Times as 'a fascinating […]
SPACE MULTIPLE PLATINUM SELLING LIVERPOOL BAND Selective agency and Hug Live .........with LEEK ARTS FESTIVAL present ...... Space have sold over 5 million albums world-wide with titles including ‘Spiders, ‘Tin Planet’ ‘Suburban Rock and Roll’ and ‘Attack of the Mutant 50ft Kebab’. The band have also achieved 8 top 40 singles of which include ‘Neighbourhood’ […]
The Pluckers Live at The Fountain Inn A talented acoustic duo performing an outstanding blend of folk, rock, and pop covers. Starts 5pm, Free Event
Keith Walmsley-Smith Playing a selection of Blues and Folk covers as well as many of his excellent and witty original songs 8pm-10pm The Roebuck A 'Pay What You Feel' gig.
Endon Dramatic Society present Natural Causes a comedy by Eric Chappell Live theatre performance in Endon Endon Dramatic Society present Natural Causes a comedy by Eric Chappell Vincent is a professional suicide merchant. He has been summoned by Walter Bryce and mistakenly assumes that his potion is for Walter's consumption. Eventually it becomes clear that […]
‘Both Sides Now’ play the Joni Mitchell Songbook This year celebrating 50 years of ‘Hejira’! The music of Joni Mitchell is celebrated in this performance of some of her best-loved songs. As Joni reaches her landmark 81st year, these concerts are an extended homage to her life and work, paying particular attention to the ever […]
The John Street Revival + Vox Americana An Alt-Americana road trip from the UK The John Street Revival. The five piece are described as 'Heartland Rock', raw Americana with infectious hooks and freewheeling melodies. An Alt-Americana road trip from the UK'. Vox Americana. Fronted by American singer-songwriter Helen Walford, Vox Americana are an Alt Americana […]
The Joe Tatton Trio with Rodina Fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) The Joe Tatton Trio are the finest purveyors in Soul/Jazz and are coming to the Foxlowe with their latest vinyl record "Galactico"("Best funk album of 2024"-Soulbag). They are joined by special guest singer Rodina ("Excellent"-Jamie Cullum). Expect blistering hammond organ, groovy drums […]
JOE BROUGHTON'S CONSERVATOIRE FOLK ENSEMBLE "Truly the most joyous noise I have ever heard and re-affirming my faith in the potential of the human race." Jon Bens The UK's biggest folk band, The Conservatoire Folk Ensemble, stage their legendary annual tour for the 27th time in 2025! The band's touring line-up features a stage-challenging 50 […]
Acoustic Anarchy Catch us live to hear refreshingly diverse covers of high energy rock and pop! 9.30pm the Black Swan, free event
Judie Tzuke – Jude The Unsinkable Judie Tzuke is one of the UK's finest Singer/Songwriters This intimate evening of old favourites and songs from her acclaimed new album, Jude The Unsinkable, sees Judie Tzuke perform a set of beautiful crafted songs highlighting her status as one of the UK’s most acclaimed and respected singer/songwriters. Judie […]
Kloe Louise Live at The Fountain Inn An exceptional vocalist with a flawless vocal range and captivating stage presence, Kloe delivers timeless performances with elegance and expertise. Covering a wide selection of hits from the 1960s to today, she brings both sophistication and seasoned talent to every song. Starts 5pm, Free Event
The Phoenix Singers Concert entitled 'Gloria Gloria' GLORIA Poulenc NEW GLORIA Vivaldi / Thompson Gloria in D Major reworked by Ashley Thompson With The Phoenix Festival Collective featuring instrumentalists from the Royal Northern College of Music Tickets £15, under 18's £5 from Leek Post Office, Picture Book online www.phoenixsingersleek.co.uk or 01538 388900
The Mosaics Live at The Fountain Inn This local acoustic duo delivers heartfelt performances with a raw, stripped back sound that allows the music to shine. They provide an engaging and intimate musical experience suited to a wide range of audiences. Starts 5pm, Free Event
