Live At Leeds: In The City is now just a few weeks away.
And it's certainly one to get in your calendar (if you haven't already).
Celebrating the best in indie music, the intimate day festival has a habit of predicting huge global stars in the making.
In previous years, Stormzy, The 1975, George Ezra, Ed Sheeran and Yungblud have all played on the stage here in early parts of their careers - and if you want to a chance of being able to say 'I saw them in a tiny 500 person venue a few years ago' - then now's your chance to get down into Leeds and spot some new musical talent.
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The full line-up has now been revealed with a whopping 35 new names added in the past week alone.
Joe Hubbard, Promoter, Live at Leeds: “We’re so proud to be bringing the best new music from around the country to Live at Leeds: In the City! I can’t wait to see what wonderful weirdness Jessica Winter has in store for us or have my face melted by the mighty Pigsx7 who I’m delighted to say are finally making their LAL debut. It’s also a privilege to be working with all of our stage partners this year, the lineups they’ve put together are just fantastic; having drawn from so many exciting new scenes you’re guaranteed to discover something amazing.”
The following names have now been added to the massive bill ahead of the day festival:
Arthur Hill
Artio
Ashley Singh
Bay Bryan
Brodie Milner
callinsick
Chalk
Cole LC
Cooper T
Cucamaras
Dee Rae
Delights
Ellie Bleach
Ellur
Ernie
Eyes of Others
Hohnen Ford
Home Counties
Honeymoan
Human Interest
Jessica Winter
Kid Kapichi
M4X
Mid City
Oscar Blue
Pixey
Prima Star Power
Somoh
Sfven
Tapir!
The Covasettes
The Kairos
The New Eves
Tiberius B
Unflirt
Us
Venus Grrrls
Ziyad Al-Samman
These new names will join the likes of post-punk band Shame and Newcastle favourites Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, and plenty of homegrown bands from Yorkshire.
Leeds’ own Tinyumbrellas, Rosie Miles, Oliver Asadi and Fig By Four have all been announced as performers for this year’s festival, as well as Bradford’s Drell and Hull’s Chiedu Oraka, will reaffirm the city why God’s Own County has some of the best musical talent around.
The day festival is set to take place across the city, with beloved indie venues and classic gig spots coming together to house music-lovers for 12+ hours.
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Live At Leeds: In The City, starting form £46.20 for standard tickets and £61.60 for VIP tickets. All tickets are available to purchase from See Tickets here.
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Leeds Festival have announced further names set to join the festival's lineup this summer.
Yep that's right, Bramham Park is set to welcome even more fabulous artists to Leeds Festival over August Bank Holiday weekend.
If we weren't already excited enough, now we really can't wait. Is it too early to start packing?
Just announced to be joining the lineup are the likes of Villanelle, December 10, Beth McCarthy, After, JD Cliffe, Untitled, Alex Spencer, unpeople, SINN6R, 54 Ultra, unpeople, Kibo and Camille Blackman.
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Following the announcement of indie legends Blossoms’ special guest appearance, newly announced Leeds exclusive performances will come from Dylan John Thomas, The Clause, M60 and 4AM Kru.
Also announced is the return of Leeds Festival’s famed late-night home LS23 - which has become a fixture of the festival over the years.
Soundtracking late into the night and only found at Leeds Festival, this year’s lineup includes the likes of Lens, Soul Mass Transit System, ZERO, CROSSY, Osmosis Jones and more.
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, Fontaines D.C. and more topping the bill.
For the first time ever, Kasabian will be performing a headline slot on the Thursday night amongst many more.
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.
Leeds Festival 2026 is taking place from 27 to 30 August at Bramham Park with tickets live HERE.
80s icons Duran Duran announce huge Leeds gig as part of UK tour
Clementine Hall
British pop-rock legends Duran Duran are heading out on tour and coming to Leeds.
The ‘Rio’ and ‘Girls on Film’ singers are still going strong nearly five decades on, after releasing their 16th studio album, Danse Macabre, back in October 2023.
Later this year, Duran Duran will be heading to first direct bank arena for a spectacular live show, bringing decades of chart-topping hits, legendary performances and unmistakable style to our city.
It's set to be a very special evening, as their night in Leeds will act as the closing night of the UK Tour.
Formed in Birmingham in 1978, Duran Duran became one of the defining bands of the 1980s and helped shape the global New Romantic movement.
Across a career spanning more than four decades, the band has sold over 100 million records worldwide and earned multiple BRIT Awards, Grammy Awards and an enduring reputation as one of Britain’s most influential pop-rock acts.
Known for their truly groundbreaking music videos, electrifying live shows and timeless catalogue, it's safe to say that Duran Duran continue to captivate audiences across generations.
Fans can expect an unforgettable night featuring some of the band’s biggest hits including Hungry Like the Wolf, Rio, Girls on Film, Ordinary World, The Reflex and Save A Prayer.
Duran Duran will perform at Leeds' first direct bank arena on Saturday 24 October and they will be joined by special guests Pigeon.
Duran Duran tickets at Leeds' first direct bank arena go on general sale this Friday 5 June 2026, and you can get yours here.
Sophie Smith -
19th September 2023 
