Roundhay Festival 2026: set times, full lineup, weather forecast and everything you need to know

Up until now, Leeds has only really been known to host one major music festival in the summer – the massive and very aptly named Leeds Festival. But this year, there’s a new fest in town. It’s called Roundhay Festival and it’s been organised by AEG Presents, the same people behind London’s BST Hyde Park and All Points East.

Spanning 700 acres of greenery and with a capacity of 69,999, Roundhay Festival – or American Express presents Roundhay Festival, as it’s officially known – is AEG’s biggest event yet. And it’s making its debut this weekend. Roundhay is kicking off on Friday with a headline show from none other than Mr Worldwide, AKA Pitbull. He’ll be joined by a roster of rappers and pop stars who’ll take you right back to the heydays of the early 2000s and 2010s. The next day’s bill will be led by Lewis Capaldi. 

Got tickets? Fancy picking some up last minute? Here’s everything you need to know about Roundhay Festival 2026. 

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🎤 Lineup and set times – Friday, Saturday and Sunday
⛔️ Banned items
⛅️ Weather forecast
🎟️ Tickets

When is Roundhay Festival 2026? 

The fest is happening from Friday July 3 to Sunday July 5 2026. The main bulk of the music lineup is on Friday and Saturday.

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Where is Roundhay Festival 2026 and how do I get there? 

As the name suggests, the festival is taking place in Leeds’ Roundhay Park.

The quickest and most convenient way to get there from Leeds city centre will be to use the dedicated City Centre Shuttle service which will run every 20 minutes from 11am each day, picking people up from Sovereign Street. It’ll be £4.50 for a single journey (card only) and there’s no need to book. 

If you’re getting to Leeds by car, the festival organisers suggest you find a space at Fearnville Park and Stride, which is a 30-minute walk from Roundhay Park. However, it’ll be closed on Sunday. Alternatively, book a space at Connaught Fields, which is a 10-minute walk to the west entrance of the event. 

What time do gates open? 

On Friday and Saturday, gates will open at 1pm. They’ll open a little later on Sunday at 2pm.

Note that there’s no re-admission – once you’re in, you’re in. 

Who are the headliners for Roundhay Festival?

At the top of the bill for inaugural Roundhay Festival are Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi. They’ll be joined by special guests including Jason Derulo, Tinie Tempah and Conan Gray. The third day of the festival will be a live orchestral experience led by the Manchester-based Hallé Orchestra. Here’s a full breakdown of the lineup (set times yet to be confirmed). 

Full Roundhay Festival lineup and set times

Friday 

Main Stage 

• 8.50pm: Pitbull
• 6.50pm: Jason Derulo
• 5.15pm: Tinie Tempah
• 4pm: Lil Jon
• 3pm: Los Tucanes de Tijuana

East Stage

• 6pm: CJ Alldayy
• 4.45pm: DJ Dan Hills
• 3.30pm: Jazzie Martian
• 2.30pm: DJ Flex

Saturday 

Main Stage

• 8.50pm: Lewis Capaldi 
• 6.50pm: Conan Gray
• 5.15pm: Jessie Murph
• 3.50pm: Jacob Alon
• 2.50pm: Kerr Mercer

East Stage

• 6pm: Nieve Ella
• 4.30pm: Ber
• 3.20pm: Maya Lane
• 1.30pm: DJ Pete Oh!

Sunday 

Main Stage 

• 3.30pm: All Things Orchestral (Hallé Orchestra with special guest Alfie Boe and host Myleene Klass)
• 6.15pm: DJ Yoda

Can I still buy tickets for Roundhay Festival? 

You sure can. There are still tickets remaining for all three days of the festival starting from £69.95 for Pitbull’s day, £74.95 for Lewis Capaldi and £9.95 for Hallé Orchestra. Find them on Ticketmaster here and AXS here.

Weather forecast

There will be some clouds over the weekend and a chance of light rain on Saturday and Sunday. Here’s the day-by-day forecast. 

• Friday July 3: Cloudy through the morning with some sunny spells through the afternoon. Maximum temperature of 22C. 
• Saturday July 4: Cloudy and breezy with a 30 percent chance of rain from 6pm. Maximum temperature of 21C but will feel like 17C. 
• Sunday July 5: Cloudy with a small chance of rain throughout the afternoon and evening. Maximum temperature of 21C but will feel like 18C. 

Banned items

None of the following will be allowed on the festival grounds:

• Suitcases, luggage and bags larger than A4 (297mm x 210mm x 210mm)
• Food 
• Drink (except personal supplies of water in sealed/unopened containers of up to 500ml and baby food where not in glass containers)
• Air horns, klaxons, and similar loud items
• Mechanical or electronic sound-emitting devices (such as megaphones)
• Handheld communication devices (such as radios)
• Radio jammers and scanners
• Dangerous or hazardous weapons/items
• Weapons, explosives, and knives
• Anything that could be adapted for use as a weapon
• Fireworks and pyrotechnics
• Laser pens
• Glass (of any kind)
• Spray cans
• Gas canisters
• Vehicles & Transport:
• Scooters, skateboards, and bicycles
• Drones
• Flags
• Chinese lanterns
• Promotional or commercial objects, signs, or materials
• High-viz clothing/items