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A Letter from Leeds City Council and American Express presents Roundhay Festival

Community Engagement Sessions Registration Letter - January 2026

Dear Roundhay Park Residents,

AMERICAN EXPRESS PRESENTS ROUNDHAY FESTIVAL IS COMING TO ROUNDHAY PARK THIS SUMMER!

Leeds City Council is delighted to announce the arrival of a brand new series of world-class ticketed music events.

American Express presents Roundhay Festival 2026 will be held in the iconic Roundhay Park to bring a fresh, live music experience to Leeds that continues the rich tradition of music within this beautiful location. The event is promoted by global entertainment specialists, AEG Presents. AEG’s portfolio includes the award winning festivals American Express presents BST Hyde Park and All Points East in London’s Victoria Park.

Roundhay Festival will take place over the first weekend of July 2026 and feature multiple stages hosting world-class headliners and breakthrough acts, offering an electrifying programme for music fans of all genres. Whether you’re discovering new artists or seeing your favourite acts live for the first time, the park will come alive in a truly unforgettable atmosphere.

For the latest line-up, programme details, and general event news and information, please visit the event’s website at roundhayfestival.com. Current headliners include:

• Friday 3 July 2026 - headlined by Pitbull with special guest Kesha

• Saturday 4 July 2026 - headlined by Lewis Capaldi

• More dates and artists to be announced

Roundhay Festival is committed to operating responsibly and event organisers are working to maximise the ways in which the event makes a positive impact, whilst reducing its negative impacts on the environment and community. Their work will be externally assessed to ensure they remain true to this mission and continually strive for improvements.

As the event’s plans develop, updates on any road closures, transport plans, and event-specific details can be found on the Community Hub. Please visit roundhayfestival.com/community for more information.

Your Opportunity to Meet the Event Organisers

If you would also like to learn more about the American Express presents Roundhay Festival, we welcome you to attend one of the upcoming meetings taking place later this month.

Residents Engagement Meetings

Thursday 22 January 2026

Session 1: 3.30pm to 5pm

Session 2: 6.30pm to 8pm

Location: Education Rooms, Mansion House, Roundhay Park, Mansion Lane LS8 2HH

Please note, spaces are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so booking in advance is essential.

If you would like to attend, please complete the registration form at roundhayfestival.com/community. If you have any accessibility questions for attending this meeting, please email eventsinparks@leeds.gov.uk.

We are very excited about bringing these new concerts to Leeds and we hope you are, too – but we are also committed to listening to your thoughts and taking every action within our power to make these events as enjoyable as possible for everyone!

Yours sincerely,

Leeds City Council and AEG Presents for the American Express presents Roundhay Festival