The Chapel Allerton Arts Festival
Towards the end of August the normally peaceful town of Chapel Allerton becomes a hotbed of creativity, as the Chapel Allerton Arts Festival begins its week-long celebration of the artistic diversity and talent in the area.
Run entirely by local volunteers, the week sees selected venues in the town hosting a variety of events and interactive activities ranging from poetry and philosophy to juggling.
With plenty of comedy and cabaret shows on offer, one of the most popular events is a film festival hosted by the Seven Arts Space with open-air screenings in the Park and prizes for the best locally made film.
Contact Address:
Chapel Allerton Arts Festival
PO Box 466
Leeds LS7 9NB
Or visit www.chapelallerton.org.uk for details.With market stalls and street performers, a 48-hour extravaganza takes place around the area of Regent Street offering abundant food and entertainment.
Events also take place in the Park, in the restaurants of Chapel Allerton and Seven Arts Space on Harrogate Road. Especially renowned for its jazz shows that usually takes place on Sunday, the festival also features an eclectic mix of music from genres of folk, Indian, acapella, ska, rock, Latin American and punk.
Big names in the past have included Chumbawamba and Corrine Bailey Rae.
The year 2009 saw the Chapel Allerton hosting its 12th such Arts Festival – 2010 promises to be bigger, better and even more successful than before. Don’t miss it!