'Save the date'- More details revealed for popular Leyland Festival just over a week away

With just over a week to go until the return of one of South Ribble’s most highly anticipated events, organisers have revealed some final exciting details.

Now in it’s 137th year, Leyland Festival will take place at Worden Park on Saturday, June 20 and this year the theme is all things country.

As anticipation builds, organisers have released a full explainer of everything attendees can expect from the day, so take a look at that next.

Martin Stringfellow, Festival Chairman said: "The small band of volunteer committee members have worked hard all year to put the event on and would like to thank them all for their hardwork and dedication to serving the community.

“Save the date 20th June come and join in the fun and remember its free admittance thanks to the generosity of all our sponsors and grant providers.”

The parade

With over 1000 people registered to walk in the parade this year as well as an array of floats and bands, organisers say the 2026 parade promises to be quite a spectacle.

The parade starts on Hough Lane at High noon through the town to Worden Park finishing around 1.30pm so expect delays due to road closures.

Live music at Worden Park

On Worden Park, FREE ENTRY there is a great line up of musical Entertainment from 12.30 in 3 different areas on the park. The main stage, music tent and DJ tent.

Main Stage Line up

Connor Banks: 23-year-old Preston singer-songwriter Connor Banks brings authentic country sounds and rising local talent to the Main Stage.

Bee Smith Music: Country ArtistIndependent country artist Bee Smith brings country storytelling, free spirit and 90s soul to the Main Stage, fresh from being named Female Songwriter of the Year and a Josie Music Awards nominee.

The Frolics: Fresh from last year’s Leyland Christmas Lights Switch On, The Frolics bring growing North West indie/rock energy to the Main Stage.

House of Ska NW: Lancashire-based House of Ska bring high-energy 2 Tone favourites from Madness, The Specials, The Beat, Bad Manners and more.

Modern Dolly: Leyland’s own Modern Dolly brings a modern tribute to the Queen of Country, with recent features on BBC Breakfast TV and Cheshire Life magazine.

Also mid afternoon there will be a surprise for all line dancing fans.

Music Tent featuring local artists all afternoon 12.30 to 5.30

John and Becky: A lovely Leyland duo bringing live music, warmth and local charm to the Worden Motor Village, while hosting the stage throughout the day.

Lydia Rose: A talented young acoustic act and one to watch, Lydia Rose brings fresh local music to the Worden Motor Village Stage.

Koja: A young pop-punk band with big energy, Koja bring covers inspired by Green Day, Blink-182 and Sum 41 to the Worden Motor Village Stage.

The Colins: A young local band bringing fresh live talent and feel-good energy to the Worden Motor Village Stage.

Tragus: A local band bringing a grungier edge, raw live energy and plenty of attitude to the Worden Motor Village Stage.

DJ tent featuring Soul DJs

Martin Deacon: Radio Leyland’s Martin Deacon brings his Good Times Soul Selections to the festival, with smooth soul, Northern anthems, funk essentials and the occasional Mr Worldwide Pitbull moment.

Jackie Moon: Leyland’s own Jackie Moon brings the party energy, guilty pleasures and big crowd moments to Worden Park.Dave Burke and Julie ValKnown for their Soul@theClub nights, Dave Burke and Julie Val bring classic soul, dancefloor favourites and feel-good energy to Worden Park.Love For HouseLove For House bring house and club classics, oldskool 90s and 00s bangers, and proper party energy to Worden Park.

Love for House: Expect uplifting house music, big grooves and a proper party atmosphere from Love For House.

Dave Burke & Julie Valentine: Bringing a smooth mix of soul, feel-good classics and timeless grooves, this DJ set adds a stylish, laid-back energy to the festival.

Other activitiess at Worden Park

Paws in the Park dog show carries on the country theme with Waggiest Tail in the West starting at 1pm. Competitons run all afternoon and entries are just £1.

Worden Motor Village returns with a great range of vehicles from vintage to supercars, plus a show arena featuring amongst others a Stunt Motor Cycle display team.

It will also be the location for the Music Tent showcasing the best of new up and coming local artists.

There will then be a fairground with bars and food and an Alive 2 Drive display by Lancashire Rescue Services.

Alongside Worden Hall and in the Walled Garden will be a Heritage Zone featuring entertainment from Leyland Morris Dancers and other local singing groups, as well as stalls from Leyland British Legion & other community groups.

An expanded Kids Zone will have activities for all ages, much of it free.

A Wild West themed Circus Tent will have live circus skills workshops and shows from 11.00am though to 5.30pm, all free.

This will included a Fire Display & Bubble Frenzy show outside.

There will also be a kiddies craft tent thanks to Leyland in Bloom and Little Leyland activity tent.

Organisers add that, as usual, there will be no shortage of food & drink stalls to suit all appetites as well as the artisan food area and local craft tent, plus over 200 stalls will mean “it really will be a full fun packed afternoon”.

VIP offer

New for this year is a an exlusive VIP Area, whilst will be located on the main field next to the stage with a covered area, seating, exclusive bar and executive toilets.

Limited tickets are still available, costing £15 each.

They can be ordered via this form.

Parking

Free parking on the day wil be found at all the town centre council car parks.

There will also be parking at Runshaw College but organisers warn that there will be road closures in place whilst the parade is on.

There will also be limited - first come first served- blue badge parking on Worden Park car park.

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