American Express presents Roundhay Festival is the newest highlight of Leeds’s 2026 summer cultural calendar. Today, we’re excited to announce Roundhay Festival’s first headliner: Lewis Capaldi. Known for his intimate songs and powerful vocals, Capaldi will continue the legacy of Roundhay Park, performing at the iconic location on Saturday 4th July next year. Visit roundhayfestival.com
The announcement comes during Lewis’s current sold-out 17-date UK arena tour, his first return to touring in two years, and has been sending fans into overdrive, debuting new songs as well as racing through a hit-laden set – serving as a powerful reminder of the connection he commands. The response to the tour has been electric, with critics unanimous in their praise, delivering four and five star reviews across the board., continuing this week with a run of three sold out shows at London’s The O2.
The festival’s midweek programme of free-to-access activities for all ages will also offer high-quality arts, culture and wellbeing activities, providing a platform for local talent and encouraging continuous use of the park during the summer.
Roundhay Festival is committed to a sustainable future for live music. From powering the festival responsibly to managing waste and partnering with local food vendors, sustainability will underpin every decision. The festival will continually refine its policies to minimise environmental impact while maximising benefits for the local community.
Big Green Coach will be the official travel partner, providing environmentally conscious return travel straight to the beautiful Roundhay Park. Big Green Coach balances carbon emissions through verified ecosystem restoration and protection projects and has been leading the way in sustainable group transport for over 16 years.
Roundhay Park, one of Europe’s largest city parks, spans over 700 acres of lakes, woodlands, formal gardens, playgrounds and the Tropical World visitor attraction. Legendary acts that have performed at the park include The Rolling Stones (1982), Genesis (1987), Madonna (1987), Michael Jackson (1988), U2 (1997) and Ed Sheeran (2019). With the first headliner for 2026 to be announced soon, Roundhay Festival will showcase unforgettable performances in Leeds next summer.
Tickets:
Amex presale begins – Monday 15 September, 10am
Artist presale begins – Thursday 18 September, 10am
General on sale – Friday 19 September, 9am
2026 OUTDOOR SUMMER DATES
June
Wed 24th Dublin, Marlay Park
Fri 26th Limerick, Thomond Park
Sun 28th Exeter, TK Maxx Presents Live at Powderham
Tue 30th Cardiff, Blackweir Fields
July
Sat 4th Leeds, American Express presents Roundhay Festival
Sat 11th London, American Express presents BST Hyde Park
August
Thu 20th Belfast, Belfast Vital
Sat 22nd Manchester, Wythenshawe Park
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