Say hello to #LIFI24

May 1, 2024

We are proud to reveal our full lineup for 2024 as LIFI returns to Leeds Playhouse this October for four days of conversation, connection, and curiosity. The impressive lineup includes speakers, performers, and thinkers from across the globe.

This year’s festival features an all-star lineup of names from the world of entertainment, science, technology, and more, including Kate Adie, Stacey Dooley, Kate Garraway, Goldie, Paterson Joseph, Nile Rodgers, Self Esteem, Tim Spector, Carol Vorderman, and Matt Willis. Watch our fun trailer below ☺️

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“"The power of LIFI to bring the people of Leeds together and have a courageous, open, and honest conversation about major issues affecting us all in society today is one of the unique elements that sets this festival apart. There’s nothing as bold, confident, or influential in the UK today as a people-focused festival. LIFI aims to shout louder about the city, confidently and boldly projecting an innovative, creative, exciting place to be and amplifying that to the world; that is what makes it the ultimate place-marketing festival of its type, not only in Leeds but the UK. The heartbeat of the festival lies in the experiences and sentiments shared by the people who came to witness it. After last year's sell-out, we are super proud of this year's line-up and hope many people join the conversation!””

Martin Dickson, Festival Director

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