We are Leith Festival!

When Leith Festival invited locals to step into the spotlight for Leith’s Got Talent, the response was amazing. A huge variety of music, comedy, dance and magic acts all applied to take part and these events will showcase just some of the unique skills that we discovered this year. With a panel of industry experts and a live audience, these events will provide participants with the opportunity to perform locally, gaining valuable experience and feedback.
From aspiring young stars to seasoned adult performers, the stage will be packed with exciting acts that will leave you entertained and inspired.
Join us at the LEITH’S GOT TALENT events happening on Sat Nov 22 2024 and Sat Nov 29 2024 at 6:30pm

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Longlisted acts will perform on Friday 22nd November 2024
Finalists will perform on Friday 29th November 2024

The events will take place at Leith St James
Doors from 6:00pm
Event from 6:30pm

Save the date for 2025 Gala day will be the 14th June! 

Leith Festival week 2025 – 14th June to 22nd June

The Leith Festival team want to know what you thought about Leith Festival this year – please take a few minutes to share your views by completing this short survey. Or you can email us a testimonial for the website.

Leith Festival is all about the community of Leith. A local festival run by Leithers, for Leithers. Where visitors from ‘up the toon’ and further afield are welcome to join us for a week of entertainment, performance, festivities and fun.

Whatever your interests Leith festival has something for you to enjoy.


Download the 2024 Leith Festival Programme

REGISTRATION

Stall, event and Pageant Registrations for 2025 will open in January 2025.

Standard Stall form

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ONLINE FORM

Hot Food Stall form

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ONLINE FORM

Event Registration Form

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Pageant Registration Form

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ONLINE FORM

Get Involved

Our board members and volunteers take an active part in making the festival and other events through the year happen, but we couldn’t operate without generous donations and sponsorship.


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GALA DAY STALL PRICES

Standard Stall Pitch

£65

Standard Rate

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3m x 3m pitch

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Hot Food Stall Pitch

£120

Standard Rate

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3m x 3m pitch

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Giving back to the community

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Gala day

Kicking off the festival Gala Day takes place on Leith Links each year bringing together a melting pot of community activity. Incorporating a mix of stalls from local makers and artists, local charities and community organisations, and food, Music on our main and other stage, dancing, storytelling, performers, dog show and more it showcases talent from across our community and celebrates cultural links from beyond.

Pageant

The pageant goes back to the roots of Leith Festival, beginning in 1907 to raise funds for the then Leith Hospital before the days of the NHS. Today the pageant celebrates the Leith community with participation from Schools, Youth Groups, Community groups and bands and cultural performers.

Events

Our varied events programme comes directly from the Leith Community. With a gamut of events organised by local groups, businesses and individuals. From music, to drama, to tours, taster sessions and more at venues right across Leith.

Tattoo

The Leith Community Tattoo rounds off the festival. A multicultural celebration of the diversity that exists in Leith. Like it’s Military counterpart our community tattoo sees traditional and contemporary performances from across the world, alongside pipes and drums. A fitting festival finale


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SPONSORS OF LEITH FESTIVAL 2024

Safer By Sound volunteer organisation have taken part in The Leith Festival for the last number of years ..We have a marque we set up for local organisations and local performers to use. We have always had a fun day. Leith Festival (Gala Day) is a fantastic celebration for the Leith Community as a whole and Community Organisations in particular,, A fantastic Family Day that involves the whole Community..A great boost for Leith ..
Phil
Safer by Sound

We had the most fun day, meeting all walks of life and having the loveliest and funniest conversations. Amazing event to be a part of!
Clare
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