Leeds Festival has announced stage times for this year's festival, along with several other major updates.
Rockstar Energy Presents Reading & Leeds will be back on the August bank holiday weekend, with a massive line-up that includes Chappell Roan, Hozier, Bring Me The Horizon and Travis Scott.
Thousands of music-lovers will pile into Bramham Park for one of the biggest music events of the entire year.
Leeds Festival already announced a historic overhaul of its campsites, with five distinct campsites.
This includes vacuum toilets, more showers, 'Get Ready With Me' stations, enhanced decor and new non-music activities.
More than 50% of Leeds Festival ticket-holders have already reserved their spot in the new campsites.
There are also two brand new stages which celebrate the underground electronic music scene, with the Reload Stage in Leeds bringing DJ Semtex, Disrupta and Tommy Villiers and many more across the weekend.
And today, Reading & Leeds has dropped its stage times, so it's finally time to start planning your festival weekend.
There are more than 150 acts set to perform across both sites, from major global headliners to rising stars.
On the official Reading & Leeds app on both iOS and Android devices, you can create personalised schedules, design your own festival poster, check maps and keep up to date with the latest across the weekend.
Late-night entertainment will include Silent Discos, clubnight favourites like Swiftogeddeon, and even a Silent Karaoke.
Reading and Leeds Festival takes place Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 August 2025 at Bramham Park in Leeds, with tickets still on sale HERE.
Leeds Festival 2025 stage times
Stage times for Reading & Leeds Main Stage and Chevron Stage are listed below.
Main Stage
Friday
Travis Scott: 9:50PM - 11:20PM
D-Block Europe: 8:05PM - 9:05PM
Trippie Redd: 6:45PM - 7:30PM
Amyl and The Sniffers: 5:30PM - 6:15PM
Suki Waterhouse: 4:20PM - 5:05PM
Sea Girls: 3:25PM - 3:55PM
Waterparks: 2:30PM - 3:00PM
Songer: 1:40PM - 2:10PM
Demae: 12:50PM - 1:20PM
Saturday
Hozier: 9:40PM - 11:20PM
Chappell Roan: 7:10PM - 8:40PM
The Kooks: 5:20PM - 6:10PM
Wallows: 4:10PM - 4:50PM
Bloc Party: 2:45PM - 3:45PM
The Royston Club: 1:45PM - 2:20PM
Alessi Rose: 12:50PM - 1:23PM
Red Rum Club: 12:00PM - 12:30PM
Sunday
Bring Me The Horizon: 9:50PM - 11:20PM
Limp Bizkit: 7:55PM - 8:55PM
Enter Shikari: 6:30PM - 7:20PM
Conan Gray: 5:10PM - 6:00PM
Royel Otis: 3:55PM - 4:40PM
Good Neighbours: 2:45PM - 3:30PM
Alessi Rose: 1:45PM - 2:20PM
Lambrini Girls: 12:50PM - 1:20PM
Viola: 12:00PM - 12:30PM
Chevron Stage
Friday
Sammy Virji: 8:40PM - 9:40PM
DJ EZ: 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Lancey Foux: 5:45PM - 6:30PM
Girls Don’t Sync: 4:30PM - 5:15PM
Leigh-Anne: 3:20PM - 4:05PM
Del Water Gap: 2:25PM - 2:55PM
Late Night Drive Home: 1:35PM - 2:05PM
Lyvia: 12:00PM - 12:30PM
Saturday
AJ Tracey: 8:40PM - 9:40PM
Rudim3ntal: 6:10PM - 7:10PM
Soft Play: 4:55PM - 5:40PM
Still Woozy: 3:50PM - 4:35PM
Nemzzz: 2:45PM - 3:25PM
Badger: 1:50PM - 2:25PM
Charlotte Plank: 1:00PM - 1:30PM
Good Health Good Wealth: 12:25PM - 12:55PM
Sunday
Becky Hill: 8:50PM - 9:50PM
Jazzy: 7:35PM - 8:15PM
Wunderhorse: 6:35PM - 19:20PM
Bakar: 5:30PM - 6:10PM
Pale Waves: 4:25PM - 5:05PM
Example: 3:05PM - 4:05PM
Pozer: 2:15PM - 2:45PM
Issey Cross: 1:30PM - 2:00PM
Blanco: 12:45PM - 1:15PM
James and The Cold Gun: 12:00PM - 12:30PM
For full stage times, download the official Reading & Leeds app on iOS HERE or Android HERE.
Stockport-originating band Blossoms have just announced their big return to Leeds Festival, as the four-day music event continues to impress with its stacked line-up.
They might have a 'Joke About Divorce' from time to time but when it comes to entertaining a Leeds Festival crowd, Blossoms take it very seriously, playing at Bramham Park three times in the past decade.
This band have captivated audiences since the rise of standout track 'Charlemagne' and more recently with the addition of their fifth album studio album, Gary, named after an eight-foot-tall gorilla.
Known for always putting on a stellar performance, Tom, Joe, Charlie, Myles and Josh are bringing a brand-new set to Leeds when they pay us a visit this August.
As well as releasing new music, Blossoms are making a big return to Leeds Festival 2026 / Credit: Publicity Picture (Supplied)
Currently, Leeds Festival 2026 has seven headline acts spanning all genres from Dance and EDM to Pop and Rap with the likes of Charli XCX, Raye, Dave and more topping the bill.
The Stockport five-piece are featured alongside three other insane artists as 'Special Guests', appearing next to Skepta, Sombr and Role Model.
Also listed on the line-up are rising stars like R&B vocal powerhouse Skye Newman, pop princess Jade, Merseyside indie rockers The K's and Wigan-formed The Lilacs with more to be announced.
Although nothing is confirmed yet, this upcoming Leeds Festival set from Blossoms will contain high energy and obviously all their biggest and best bangers from across their four chart topping albums as well as new music.
Leeds Festival 2026 is set to be a belter with the addition of Stockport band Blossoms returning for a fourth time / Credit: Publicity Video (Supplied)
Whether you're there for 'Your Girlfriend' or 'What Can I Say After I'm Sorry', one thing's for sure, you're guaranteed to have an absolutely spectacular night.
Blossoms are making their big return to Leeds Festival 2026 which is taking place from 27 to 30 August at Bramham Park with tickets live HERE.
Dermot Kennedy at First Direct Arena, Leeds – tickets, times, setlist and more for UK tour
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Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy is bringing The Weight Of The Woods tour to Leeds for a night of powerful ballads and bangers.
After busking for a considerable time, Kennedy took to streaming platforms to upload his music before dropping notable tracks like 'Power Over Me' and 'Giants'.
Since then, this Irish performer has amassed a total of 9 million monthly listeners and multiple songs with over 100 million streams across three chart-topping albums.
In 2023, Dermot Kennedy teamed up with electronic music group Meduza for a monster of a collaboration titled 'Paradise' which peaked at 5 on the UK Official Charts.
Gig guide | Dermot Kennedy at First Direct Arena, Leeds
Dermot Kennedy UK tour dates
Fri 29 May - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro
Sat 30 May - Manchester, UK - AO Arena
Mon 1 June - Cardiff, UK - Utilita Arena
Tue 2 June - Leeds, UK - First Direct Arena
Thu 4 June - Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena
Fri 5 June - London, UK - The O2
Are there any tickets left for Dermot Kennedy at First Direct Arena?
Hoping for some 'Better Days'? Well maybe that can happen by getting the chance to see Dermot Kennedy live on his latest The Weight Of The Woods tour.
Don't be 'Outnumbered' and grab a ticket or two for Dermot Kennedy on Saturday 30 May at First Direct Arena in Leeds HERE.
What are the stage times for Dermot Kennedy in Leeds?
First Direct Arena has a strict curfew of 11pm, meaning you'll be leaving the venue reminiscing 'An Evening I Will Not Forget' before the sun's up.
Supporting Dermot Kennedy on the night will be Irish three-piece band Amble who will be taking the Leeds crowd on a journey to 'Mary's Pub' and reflecting on 'Schoolyard Days'.
How to get to First Direct Arena
Bus Station
Located on Dyer Street next to Leeds City Bus Station and approx. 15min walk from first direct arena and is wheelchair friendly.
Support and help for any persons with a disability is available as the station is a registered ‘Safe place’ to come into and ask for assistance.
Nearest Bus Stops
Clay Pit Lane
Wade Lane/Lovell Park Road
Woodhouse Lane
Nearest Train Station
Leeds City Station on New Station Street is around a 15min walk from first direct arena and a major hub on the national, regional and local rail network providing connections to a wide variety of destinations.
Parking
There are over 7,500 car parking spaces within a 15-minute walk of the arena. The arena doesn’t have it’s own car park however there are lots of options nearby. To receive 5% off Q Park when attending a show at first direct arena click here
The nearest Car Park with EV charging is located on Albion Street click here.
None of the above car parks are operated by the arena so for questions, queries or comments we ask that you contact the companies directly.
Hiring Bikes in Leeds
If you’re looking to hire a bike in Leeds, here are some of the best options you can try:
Beryl bikes – you’ll find the ‘Leeds City Bikes’ from Beryl stationed throughout the city. These are all e-bikes, and they’re available to hire on a pay-as-you-go basis. It costs £1 to unlock the bikes, and then 16p per minute to use them. We’d say these are great for zipping around the city and getting from A to B.
Talio – for a wider selection of electric bikes to choose from, Talio based at Buslinthorpe Green is a great option. From this company, you can hire cruiser bikes, mountain bikes, and cargo bikes. Prices start from £20 per day for rental, but if you’re hiring for a month or longer you’ll get a good discount.
Daisy Jackson -
25th July 2025 
