Live For St Leonard's is a vibrant, homegrown music festival bringing nine days of outstanding live performances to the heart of York. Taking place on stages in Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, the festival offers free-to-attend live music every evening from 5pm to 9pm, as part of the York Food & Drinks Festival 

Held in support of St Leonard's Hospice, the event invites visitors to give generously to this vital local charity. Our friendly staff and volunteers will be onsite throughout the festival to collect donations by cash or card. In September 2024, Live For St Leonard’s raised over £6,000, contributing to an impressive total of more than £20,000 since its launch in 2021.

The full 2025 line-up will be announced soon and displayed below – keep an eye out for updates.