Become a WestFest Performer!

Join our large network of performers and share your music with the Staten Island community!

At The Westerleigh Folk Festival, we love celebrating original music! Each year, we feature a full day of live performances across our two stages. We book musicians and bands in a variety of genres including Folk, Country, Americana, Bluegrass, World Music, R&B, Blues, and Rock.

Our Performance Stages

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Gazebo Stage

Our spacious main stage accommodates full bands and large music groups. This stage is prominently positioned by the gazebo in the center of Westerleigh Park.

Meadow Stage

Our smaller secondary stage accommodates duos, trios, and small bands. This stage is placed in one of the park's meadows.

WestFest 18 performer applications are now closed. WestFest 19 applications will open early 2026. Sign up for our email list to be notified when applications become available.

Become a WestFest Performer!

Our Performance Stages

WestFest 18 performer applications are now closed. WestFest 19 applications will open early 2026. Sign up for our email list to be notified when applications become available.

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