Live for St Leonard's 2024

York’s homegrown music festival is returning between Friday 20th - Saturday 28th September, raising money for St Leonard’s Hospice.

Live for St Leonard's is a charity fundraising event, organised by York BID, as part of the York Food & Drinks Festival, featuring nine days of live music entertainment from stages based in Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square. All live music shows are free to attend, taking place every evening between 5pm-9pm!

This event is held in aid of St Leonard's Hospice, and patrons are encouraged to give generously to this worthy cause. Staff and volunteers will be onsite and ready to collect cash and card donations. Last year, Live For St Leonard’s was successful in raising over £5,000, and since it first launched in 2021 has generated a fundraising total of nearly £14,000.

This year’s line-up includes The Supermodels, Jess Gardham, Attention Freaks, Gary Stewart, Bang Bang Bang, The Echoes, Miles & The Chain Gang, In Pictures, Harry Arnison Band, Tri-Starrs, Paisley Flames, The Rusty Pegs, Embers, Accidently Acoustic and many more. The full line-up is available via the web link: https://www.theyorkbid.com/live-for-st-leonards/

Chris Bush, Business Manager at the York BID, said ‘‘York is home to an incredible pool of musical talent, and we are privileged to have such a fabulous lineup of artists supporting this year’s festival. This is a brilliant time to visit York’s city centre, enjoy the festivities and live entertainment, and support us in raising funds towards a worthwhile cause.’

Annie Keogh, Community Development Fundraiser at St Leonard’s Hospice said, “We’re delighted that yet again the York Food & Drink Festival and York BID have chosen to support St Leonard’s. What a fabulous way to raise funds for the Hospice at a free community event, right in the heart of York. It’s a brilliant line-up every night, and we’re grateful to all the bands for supporting us. So come along, listen to some great live music, soak up the atmosphere and help support your local Hospice.”