Leeds Lit Fest is a volunteer-run festival that puts the grass-roots writing communities of the city at the heart of its programming. In its seventh year in 2025, most of its annual programmes have been staged without significant local or national funding. After a very successful June Festival, we're now planning and fundraising for 2026.

Donating to LLF helps to keep the festival running. All donations raised through LLF go towards core festival costs - paying writers and performers and getting the word out so we can connect audiences with established and emerging talent.

Please help us with a few pounds if you can. Thank you.