Thank you to those who came for SLF 2025. SLF will be back for Summer 2026
Warrior Square Gardens | Free Entry
A day of colour, creativity, circus, and connection as St Leonards Festival livens up the heart of this vibrant South East town. From live music and dance, to street theatre, food stalls, community stands, and family fun, enjoy a day in the sun with us – the experience is priceless!
What to Expect:
- Live Performances: From local legends to rising stars, enjoy a full line-up of music and dance on the main stage.
- Street Parade: Join the energetic procession through the gardens – costumes, drums, and community spirit in full swing!
- Creative Workshops: Get hands-on with arts and crafts, making something you can show off in the parade.
- Global Flavours: Feast on delicious street food from around the world, plus local favourites.
- Family Fun Zone: Storytelling, face painting, and more to keep your little ones smiling.
Plan Your Day
- Location: Warrior Square Gardens, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37
- Time: Afternoon
- Admission: Free for everyone
- Accessible facilities: Available
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A little about the festival
St Leonards Festival is a family-friendly community festival celebrating diversity and inclusivity for all through arts, music, entertainment and sometimes food, bringing everyone together in Warrior Square Gardens to show off local, national, and international talent and to support local businesses.
The original festival concept was developed by 18 Hours in conjunction with the Central St Leonards Community Forum, for a weekend of local home grown talent performing alongside international artists.
The event was produced by 18 Hours in 2006-2009, 2014-2015 and 2018-2025.
Please note 18 Hours did not produce St Leonards Festival in 2010-2013 as Gensing and Central St Leonards Community Forum took it on. The same goes for years 2016-2017 with 111 Collective.
Great festival, congratulations to the whole team. Brilliantly conceived and executed.
Festival attendees
Thank you for a great day. The night time event was very special. Thank you to all concerned.
Festival attendees
