This year's Leeds Festival 2026 line-up includes Kasabian, Chase & Status Live, Florence + The Machine, Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., Dave and RAYE, alongside dozens of artists performing across the festival site.

Kasabian take the headline slot on Thursday before the main Friday-to-Sunday programme gets into full swing.

Leeds Festival 2026 headliners

The major performances are spread across the weekend:

Thursday 27 August – Kasabian

Friday 28 August – Chase & Status Live and Florence + The Machine

Saturday 29 August – Charli XCX and Fontaines D.C.

Sunday 30 August – Dave and RAYE

Other artists appearing across the weekend include Skepta, Role Model, Blossoms, Kneecap, Declan McKenna, Maisie Peters, Holly Humberstone and many more.

The mix of pop, indie, rock, rap and electronic music continues the evolution of Leeds Festival into one of the most varied major music festivals in the UK.

What's the weather looking like at Leeds Festival?

Weather could still play an important part in the weekend.

Following showers and the risk of thunder on Thursday, conditions are expected to remain changeable across the weekend.

Friday is forecast to see some showers but also brighter periods, with temperatures reaching around 20°C.

Saturday is expected to be slightly cooler with cloud and some showers possible, while Sunday could see brighter spells before the chance of rain increases later in the day.

That means waterproofs and suitable footwear are still well worth carrying, even if conditions look relatively settled when leaving the campsite.

Festival weather can change quickly, so anyone attending should keep an eye on the latest forecast and official festival updates.

Leeds Festival looks different in 2026

There are also some major changes to explore around Bramham Park this year.

The official Leeds Festival site lists areas including:

The Grid

The Gallery presented by Budweiser

The Warehouse

The Ballroom

The Canopy

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Piccadilly Party

The Grid is home to many of the festival's biggest performances, while The Warehouse puts electronic and dance music firmly in the spotlight.

The Canopy offers another side to the festival, providing a place to discover emerging and alternative sounds.

Together, the different areas give festivalgoers plenty to explore beyond simply moving between headline performances.

What time does Leeds Festival open?

The arena is scheduled to operate:

Thursday: 5pm – 12:30am

Friday: 11am – 12:30am

Saturday: 11am – 12:30am

Sunday: 11am – 12:30am

Weekend campsites remain open until 12 noon on Monday 31 August.

Anyone heading into the arena should check the official Leeds Festival app before setting off, as schedules and information can change during the weekend.

A huge Bank Holiday weekend at Bramham Park

With one of the biggest line-ups of the summer, a revamped festival site and unpredictable Bank Holiday weather, Leeds Festival 2026 has plenty happening beyond the headline performances.

Whether you're there for Charli XCX, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C., RAYE, Chase & Status or simply the full festival experience, Bramham Park is once again at the centre of the UK's August Bank Holiday festival weekend.

Keep checking UK Festival Guides for the latest Leeds Festival news, weather updates and future Reading and Leeds announcements.