Leigh Folk Festival

Become a Leigh Folk Festival Hero in 1-2-3

The Leigh Folk Festival is a local treasure—the UK’s largest free folk festival. We are proud to keep our stages open to everyone, but bringing this magic to life costs over £50,000 each year.

Thank you for taking the first step in supporting the festival’s future


1 Give a "Fiver for the Festival"

We rely on sponsorships and donations to keep the music playing. Our suggested minimum donation is £5.00 per adult, per day.

Your contribution directly pays our artists, builds our stages, and funds the essential infrastructure that keeps our community vibrant, inclusive and safe.


2. Go Advanced - Go Digital

Digital donations are the most effective way to secure our future. When you give online, you unlock extra funding for the arts. It’s just like buying a ticket for an event! You are already here, so a big THANK YOU!


3. Boost it with Gift Aid

Boost Your Impact by 25%: When you donate here and tick the Gift Aid box, the government adds 25p to every £1 you give


A £5 Hero suggested minimum donation per adult becomes £6.25;

A £10 Hero donation becomes £12.50; and

A £20 Hero donation becomes £25.00

at absolutely no extra cost to you.


Make Your Donation Now!

Just like buying a ticket for an event you will receive an email confirmation of your donation that you can share on your phone or print out to confirm your Festival Hero status.

Invest in the Future

Want to go above and beyond? You can choose to increase your donation by clicking the link below. Every extra pound ensures the festival remains free and accessible for everyone, regardless of their means.


Privacy Note: Your details will be used by Leigh Folk Arts Association to claim Gift Aid. We are required to keep this information for six years after the relevant tax year. Our full privacy policy is available at leighfolkfestival.com/privacy-policy.