Leeds Song Festival 2026

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The new home of Leeds Lieder: Committed to excellence, a passion for education, and a dedication to bringing the very best of song to Leeds.

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Filling the city with song since 2004

Leeds Song celebrates the performance and composition of song and of poetry in many languages. Between our annual festivals, we hold a lively programme of concerts, talks and educational activities in co-promotions with the Howard Assembly Room at Opera North, Leeds Conservatoire, the University of Leeds and Leeds International Concert Series.

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Leeds Song appoints Michael Chance CBE as Chair Designate

17 Feb 2026

Leeds Song has announced the appointment of Michael Chance CBE as a new Trustee and Chair Designate of the charity. Chance will succeed Kathleen Evans BEM as Chair after the 2026 festival comes to a close. Evan's tenure as chair is marked by a new commission by David Matthews, premiered in the 2026 Festival.

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