Leicestershire Folk Arts Charity

Keeping Local Folk Traditions Alive

Common Folk Leicester connects acoustic musicians, tradition-bearers, and community members across Leicestershire through friendly singarounds and our annual Festival.

Gathering Around Music

Our Heritage Work in Numbers

Monthly

Folk club sessions at The Regent

Annual

Autumn festival in late September

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Community-led folk arts charity

Our Charitable Mandate

Nurturing Regional Acoustic Arts

Common Folk Leicester is dedicated to celebrating traditional folk music across Leicester and Leicestershire. We offer welcoming spaces for acoustic musicians and listeners to share songs, stories, and seasonal celebrations.

By linking grass-roots singaround gatherings with larger regional stages, we ensure our local heritage remains vibrant, accessible, and community-owned.

Sessions & Festivals

Where Tradition Lives

Discover our regular monthly sessions and seasonal celebrations.

Monthly Club

Common Folk at The Regent

Gather with us every month for acoustic songs, tunes, and traditional music in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Autumn Festival

Common Folk Festival Leicester

Our flagship annual festival takes place on the last weekend of September, celebrating seasonal music and community.

Community Support

Charitable Outreach

We encourage local talent and keep traditional arts thriving in Leicester venues and elsewhere whenever possible.

Join Us for the Next Acoustic Sing-around or Folk Event.

Pull up a chair at The Regent or find out how to support our local folk events.