2026 Leyton Arts Festival
from Saturday 5th – Sunday 13th September
A free week-long celebration of art, music, creativity and community across Leyton. Everyone’s welcome.
From the 5th to the 13th September, Leyton Arts Festival transforms our neighbourhood into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community.
Discover exhibitions, live music, film screenings, creative workshops, family activities, talks, open studios and more, all taking place across multiple venues in Leyton.
Whether you’re a practising artist, someone who hasn’t picked up a paintbrush in years or you’re simply curious to try something new, Leyton Arts Festival is for you.
Our mission is to make creativity accessible to everyone. We believe art shouldn’t feel intimidating or exclusive, it should be something everyone can experience, enjoy and take part in.
Free to attend
Every event in the festival is completely free because we believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience the arts, regardless of income.
If you’d like to support the festival, you can make an optional donation when booking your free ticket. Every contribution goes directly towards paying the artists, performers and creatives who make the festival possible.
When you book, you’ll also have the option to join the LeytonMidland Collective mailing list to hear about future festivals, events and opportunities. This is completely optional, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Leyton Arts Festival 2026. Come and discover the creativity on your doorstep.
What venues are involved?
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, Wins
Do I need a ticket to go to the festival?
No. But signing up for a free ticket helps us keep track of numbers which can help us with funding for future festivals. Some events may be ticketed due to number allowances but there will also be some walk-ins spaces for people that may not have access to online tickets.
What is the line-up?
The programme for the festival will be shared online the week before the festival. Follow us on instagram @leyton_midland_collective for all festival updates.