Expect a lively mix of exhibitions, live music, film screenings, workshops, talks, open studios, family activities and performances taking place across Leyton from Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th September
The Leyton Arts Festival is returning this year, running from tomorrow (Saturday 5th) until Sunday 13th September.
For nine days, artists, performers, makers, local organisations, independent businesses and residents will come together for a Leyton-wide celebration of creativity.
The festival is free and open to everyone, with the aim of making art accessible to all ages and backgrounds. Expect a lively mix of exhibitions, live music, film screenings, workshops, talks, open studios, family activities and performances taking place across Leyton.
Organised by the Leyton Midland Collective, the festival champions local talent, supports creatives and strengthens community connections. Its mission: to keep art open, inclusive and part of everyday life.
In 2025 the Leyton Midland Collective organised the first ever Leyton Arts Festival, a free two-day celebration of local creativity, talent and community spirit. Situated in cafes, bars and outdoors spaces around Leyton Midland Station, the festival was focused at the crossroads of Leyton High Road and the arches of Tilbury Road and Midland Road.
Totally free, the event was attended by over 3,000 people, and involved 22 venues and 60 artists including musicians, performers, creative workshops and exhibitions.
2026 sees the festival return on a “bigger scale”.
Events will be hosted at venues across Leyton, including Alina Fabrics, Arla Brasserie, Artworks East, Blondies Taproom, Blue Tit Leyton, Bow Arts, Chunk, Coccole, Deeney’s, Gravity Well Taproom, Host of Leyton, Leyton Boundary Garden, Mainyard Studios, Perky Blenders – Project 660, Sola, Swirl E10, Tun, William The Fourth and Wins.
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