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• Leeds Festival is one of the UK’s most iconic music festivals, held annually in Leeds, England.
• Known for hosting both legendary acts and emerging artists, spanning genres like rock, punk, metal, and pop.
• Leeds Festival is famous for its energetic atmosphere, camping experience, and long-standing music culture.
• It has a twin festival in Reading, known as Reading Festival, sharing many headline acts.

Leeds Festival 2026 will take place on Thursday, 27th – Sunday 30th August 2026 at Bramham Park in Leeds

Campsite opening hours:
• Early Bird Ticket holders: 12:00 Noon on Wednesday 26th August 2026
• Weekend Ticket holders: 03:00 on Thursday 27th August 2026

After which the campsite is open 24 Hours, individuals can arrive at any time.
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Campsites close at 12:00 Noon on Monday 31st August 2026 for all ticket holders.

Arena opening hours:
• Thursday 27th August 2026: 17:00 – 02:00
• Friday 28th August 2026: 11:00 – 02:00
• Saturday 29th August 2026: 11:00 – 02:00
• Sunday 30th August 2026: 11:00 – 02:00

All times are subject to change.

With a day ticket, you cannot leave and re-enter the arena.

With a weekend ticket, you can leave and re-enter the arena and campsites.

We welcome all ages to the festival. However, there are entry restrictions for under 16s and we do advise not bringing young children. Anyone 15 and under must be accompanied by a ticket holder over 18 years old at all times. Children under 13 years are admitted free. ID may be required upon entry to the event.

For information purposes only, age checks will also be carried out on the entrance gates.

Please note our policy has changed from Challenge 21 > Challenge 25.

Please bring ID if you look under 25 years old and remember that legally there is no automatic right to be served alcohol. Service is always at the discretion of the licensee for whatever reason they decide, and the licensee is under no obligation to explain the reason.

The following forms of identification are accepted:

• A Passport (Not a photocopy)
• Full Driving Licence or Provisional Licence
• A Proof of Age Card bearing a PASS hologram
• A Ministry of Defence identity card
• A National identity card issued by an EU member state
• Please bring the original document as you won’t be able to use a photocopied version. If you don’t have any of these, or don’t want to lose valuable documents on site, we suggest that you apply for a PASS approved ID, some of which are free to get.

We do not accept any parental or supervisory duty of care or liability for any under 18’s on site.

Young Children
Whilst we do allow under 13s to attend for free, we do suggest that this event is not suitable for young children. If you do want to bring children along we advise camping in the White Campsite which is expected to be our quietest campsite.

On entering the event, children will be given Tyvek wristbands which have space for you to write your telephone number (as a parent or guardian). We can use this as a primary contact to reunite you. Replacements can be picked up at the Wellbeing Tent.

We operate a Challenge 21 policy

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The following forms of identification are accepted:

• A Passport (Not a photocopy)
• Full Driving Licence or Provisional Licence
• A Proof of Age Card bearing a PASS hologram
• A Ministry of Defence identity card
• A National identity card issued by an EU member state

Make sure you download the official festival app to keep up to date with set times, announcements, maps and special offers.

There will be no receipts issued for any confiscated/surrendered items and they will not be available to collect after the festival.

You may be subject to more enhanced searches of bags and personal belongings. We request that you cooperate with any security requests and searches. Please pack light!

Please note, campfires and disposable BBQs are banned from both the campsite and the arena. For detailed guidance on camping stoves and fuels please see here.

This list is subject to change:

Stove fuel limited to a maximum of 1L per stove and a maximum of x4 gas canisters of 250mls or less per stove.

Any liquid fuel such as Meth Stoves (with 1L methylated fuel/spirit max) and/or Trangia Stoves (1L Trangia fuel max) should be in an appropriate approved container to ensure that it can be used and stored safely.

Prohibited Items‍

• It is now illegal to be in possession of a firework, flare, or smoke bomb at a music festival. Do not bring these items to site.
• Professional cameras and video / audio equipment are strictly prohibited.

Accessibility Customers – Prohibited Item Policy

Food:
All customers are permitted to bring a small amount of food for personal consumption into the arena.
Accessibility customers are permitted to bring additional food in excess of the usual amount into the arena.
(This increased allowance applies to accessibility customers only and not to essential companions or friends and family).

Drink:
All customers are permitted to bring a sealed, unopened 500ml bottle of water or soft drink into the arena.
Accessibility customers are permitted to bring one sealed, unopened bottle up to 1.5l of water or soft drink into the arena.
(This increased allowance applies to accessibility customers only and not to essential companions or friends and family).

Bag Restrictions in the Arena:
For security reasons, we ordinarily only permit customers to bring a small bag (A4 size) into the arena.
Accessibility customers are entitled to bring a bigger bag into the arena.
(One bag only per accessibility customer).

Festival Republic do not condone any usage of drugs at Leeds Festival. Drug Detection Dogs will be operating throughout the event. Please don’t be alarmed; they are here for the safety of everyone.

Entry into Campsites
We do not have bag restrictions for first time entry, although we advise packing as light as possible. Please take note of our full list of prohibited items (in ‘What You Can and Can’t Bring’ category above).

Arena
We strongly advise you do not bring a bag into the Arena as there will be long queues while all bags are searched. If you do wish to bring a bag, please ensure that it is no bigger than A4 (sized 8.27”x11.69”). There is a limit of one A4 sized bag per person permitted into the Arena.

You and your bag maybe subject to a search upon entering the campsites and arena. CCTV is in operation throughout the festival site.
Please be patient if there are longer queues than normal. We request that you cooperate with any security requests and searches.

At Leeds Festival, we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels welcome, valued, and safe. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment, discrimination, or violence. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Harassment or abuse based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, age, body size, disability, appearance, religion, citizenship, or any other personal characteristic.
• Sexual harassment, unwanted physical contact, or threatening behaviour.
• Any act of violence, intimidation, or aggressive behaviour.
• Anyone failing to comply will be evicted from the festival.

We encourage everyone to look out for each other and speak up if something doesn’t feel right. If you see or experience inappropriate behaviour, report it to festival staff, security, or your nearest AIR Hub.

Let’s work together to ensure Leeds Festival is a space where everyone can enjoy themselves in an environment built on respect and inclusion.

To report lost property please visit Festival Angels Lost Property.

Please visit https://www.leedsfestivalangels.org.uk/lost-property.html for details.

All reasonable attempts will be made to reunite lost items with their owners where possible (i.e. numbers will be called on phones, wallets with addresses contacted). After a period of 6 weeks, any unclaimed items will be donated to charity or in the case of passports, bank cards and driving licences, these will be returned to the correct bank, passport and DVLA office.

The Event is produced for the enjoyment of all those persons who attend. Any person who disrupts the Event under any of the below sections will leave themselves liable for eviction from the Event. The decision as to the eviction will be at the discretion of the Eviction Team / Security Coordinator following advice from security personnel. Persons will be liable for eviction under the following circumstances:

Reasons for eviction:

• Entering or being inside the Event without a ticket or relevant pass/ wristband;
• Unacceptable, disruptive or anti-social behaviour; *
• Having been arrested or cautioned in connection with a criminal offence, pending or post-hand-over to the Police.

*Unacceptable behaviour that can lead to eviction includes but is not limited to:

• illegal activity;
• breaching the terms and conditions of entry;
• failing to submit to a search as a condition of entry:
• offensive behaviour;
• throwing hard objects in the direction of people;
• encouraging others to behave badly by incitement;
• preventing security or emergency responders reacting to a situation; committing a criminal offence but not arrested by the police; in possession of unlawful drugs;
• unofficially selling alcohol, tobacco, counterfeit goods or any other unauthorized goods;
• ticket scalping;
• any other behaviour that leaves the Event open to prosecution or is not conducive to maintaining a safe Event.
• All evictees will be processed via Eviction Team / Security Coordinator, and their wristbands / tickets will be removed to prevent them from re-entering the Event.
• All persons presented for eviction by security will be interviewed by the Eviction Team / Security Coordinator who are independent of security, and their details will be recorded in a database with their full personal details, a photograph, date and time and the reasons for eviction.
• All evictees will be able to make a free telephone call if they do not have a cell phone to contact members of their group and/or family.
• Evictees will need to phone a friend at the Event to collect their belongings before their eviction as they will not be permitted back into the Event to find them. We will not be responsible for ensuring that they leave the Event with their belongings.
• Evictees will receive a letter detailing the eviction process and details of onward transportation.

We welcome all ages to the festival. However, there are entry restrictions for under 16s and we do advise not bringing young children. Anyone 15 and under must be accompanied by a ticket holder over 18 years old at all times. Children under 13 years are admitted free. ID may be required upon entry to the event.

For information purposes only, age checks will also be carried out on the entrance gates.

Please note our policy has changed from Challenge 21 > Challenge 25.

Please bring ID if you look under 25 years old and remember that legally there is no automatic right to be served alcohol. Service is always at the discretion of the licensee for whatever reason they decide, and the licensee is under no obligation to explain the reason.

The following forms of identification are accepted:

• A Passport (Not a photocopy)
• Full Driving Licence or Provisional Licence
• A Proof of Age Card bearing a PASS hologram
• A Ministry of Defence identity card
• A National identity card issued by an EU member state
• Please bring the original document as you won’t be able to use a photocopied version. If you don’t have any of these, or don’t want to lose valuable documents on site, we suggest that you apply for a PASS approved ID, some of which are free to get.

We do not accept any parental or supervisory duty of care or liability for any under 18’s on site.

Young Children
Whilst we do allow under 13s to attend for free, we do suggest that this event is not suitable for young children. If you do want to bring children along we advise camping in the Brown Campsite which is expected to be our quietest campsite.

On entering the event, children will be given Tyvek wristbands which have space for you to write your telephone number (as a parent or guardian). We can use this as a primary contact to reunite you. Replacements can be picked up at the Wellbeing Tent.

For more information on our Ticket Terms and Conditions click here

Weekend tickets allow access to campsites from Thursday, 27th August 2026 until close of campsite on Monday, 31st August 2026 – and access to the Arena on all show days. Weekend Tickets will be swapped for a wristband that allows for unlimited re-entry to and from the site for the weekend wristband holder.

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Day Tickets allow access to the arena. Day tickets will be scanned at the Arena Entrance.

Please note: Day Tickets cannot access the campsites and there is no re-entry to the arena once left.

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Weekend Ticket Plus Early Entry Pass allows access to the campsites from 12:00PM on Wednesday, 26th August 2026 for people who want to set up camp early.

Want to upgrade your ticket from Day to Weekend? Fill out the form below.

‍https://forms.gle/sXQB5zz7ZjQELwcE8
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Please complete this form only if you have purchased tickets for Leeds Festival and wish to exchange or upgrade your ticket(s) to a different day or from single-day to weekend tickets
(https://forms.gle/sXQB5zz7ZjQELwcE8)

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All weekend tickets must be exchanged for a wristband on first entry. Wristbands are not transferable between people and are void if cut, removed or tampered with.

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TRUSTED TICKET PARTNERS

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The only authorised sellers for Leeds Festival are:

Ticketmaster (the primary agent) and Leeds, Arts,Events & Venues

No other agents are authorised to sell and any listing on unauthorised site cannot be guaranteed to gain entry to the events.

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Beware of unauthorised ticket agencies and listings (including Viagogo, TicketSwap, Tixel, Stubhub, eBay, Gumtree and Facebook). Action Fraud have some good advice on how to spot a fraudulent ticket and how to report it. If not sold out, tickets are available at the event on-site box offices. Do not buy from ticket touts as you are unlikely to get in to the event with whatever they sell you.

If you have been the victim of a ticket scam please report the website to Action Fraud.

We have compiled a guide to avoiding touts and unauthorised websites and agents. We recommend you DO NOT BUY from these sites. We the promoter (Festival Republic) have not supplied any of these sites with any festival tickets and cannot guarantee the authenticity of any tickets they may be offering for sale. For more information see our guide here.

If you would like confirmation that a website is authorised or not, you can call our information line on 020 7009 3333.

We monitor the internet and do what we can to prevent fraudulent activity but the best way to prevent fraud is to not risk buying from unauthorised sources.

For more information and advice on unauthorised ticket agents please click here.

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Service Charges per ticket and Handling Fees per order may vary depending on the delivery method. Delivery fees may apply and can vary depending on your address and delivery method.

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Parking is included within the price of all tickets at Leeds Festival.

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Buy a durable tent that you can use again each year, it will save you money in the long run – Check out our ultimate Tent Guide for more information.

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Only bring what you can take home with you. When packing ready for the festival weekend, remember to pack wisely and only bring essential items. Check out our essential packing guide.

Your weekend ticket includes camping in The Fields (Main Camp) – just turn up and pick your spot.

There is no requirement to camp if you would prefer to stay off site and travel in each day.

You cannot access the campsite with a day ticket. That includes any stages or activities which are located within the campsites.

At Leeds Festival, we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels welcome, valued, and safe. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment, discrimination, or violence. See our zero tolerance policy here

Go get your tent set up! Our campsite opening hours are as follows:

Campsite opening hours:
• Early Bird Ticket holders: 12:00 Noon on Wednesday 26th August 2026
• Weekend Ticket holders: 03:00 on Thursday 27th August 2026

After which the campsite is open 24 Hours, individuals can arrive at any time.
Campsites close at 12:00 Noon on Monday 31st August 2026 for all ticket holders.

Please note: Opening times and running orders are subject to change without warning, all changes will be shown at the Information Tents, published in locations onsite and posted online.

2026 Campsite booking’s will be available at a later date, check back here for latest information on how to secure your space!

Welcome THE GLITTERBALL GROVE (COMMUNITY CAMP)

A warm and welcoming space for festival-goers who want to camp with a supportive, like-minded community. The Glitterball Grove is all about inclusivity, respect, and creating a positive environment where everyone can relax and be themselves. In partnership with Safer Spaces Now CIC, this camp is supported by gender-inclusive teams who are dedicated to creating a safer environment for all.

You must book your free spot in advance alongside your Weekend or Weekend + Early Entry festival ticket.

This year, we’re bringing even more to your camping experience with activities tailored to each of our unique campsites. Whether you’re looking to unwind, connect, or explore something new, each campsite offers its own unique lineup:

At Leeds Festival, we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels welcome, valued, and safe. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment, discrimination, or violence. See our zero tolerance policy

2026 Campsite booking’s will be available at a later date, check back here for latest information on how to secure your space!

THE MEADOW (ECO CAMP), stay in a clean, green field for a festival you’ll remember.

The Meadow (Eco Campsite) is for like-minded people who want to make a difference: You live life with the planet in mind, and want to stay in a clean, green field for a festival you’ll remember.

To stay in The Meadow every guest has to sign up to the following principles:

• All guests agree to respect their fellow campers: Be inclusive and curious, talk about what is important to you, and enjoy the festival together.
• All guests agree to respect the environment by protecting biodiversity and avoiding littering: Separate your recyclable materials, use the toilets provided, and don’t cause excess waste.
• All guests agree to leave the campsite exactly as they found it: Everyone here has joined the call, take your tent home, and show the way forward.
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Create Your Future. Stay in the The Meadow in 2026

You must book your free spot in advance alongside your Weekend or Weekend + Early Entry festival ticket.

This year, we’re bringing even more to your camping experience with activities tailored to each of our unique campsites. Whether you’re looking to unwind, connect, or explore something new, each campsite offers its own unique lineup:

At Leeds Festival, we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels welcome, valued, and safe. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment, discrimination, or violence. See our zero tolerance policy

2026 Campsite booking’s will be available at a later date, check back here for latest information on how to secure your space!

Welcome THE GARDEN (Calm Camp)
For those of you who fancy a little extra shut-eye and a break from the party atmosphere of the standard campsites…

If you’re staying in this campsite we ask that you keep noise to a minimum after 1am, including turning off any portable speakers.

Please respect your campsite neighbour’s need for sleep by observing the quiet time – Remember tent walls aren’t as thick as your walls back home! If you fancy a late-night party we would ask you to head to arena.

Please note some noise caused by festival production / vehicles / the general buzz of an outdoor camping festival will be unavoidable.

You must book your free spot in advance alongside your Weekend or Weekend + Early Entry festival ticket.

This year, we’re bringing even more to your camping experience with activities tailored to each of our unique campsites. Whether you’re looking to unwind, connect, or explore something new, each campsite offers its own unique lineup:

At Leeds Festival, we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels welcome, valued, and safe. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment, discrimination, or violence. See our zero tolerance policy

2026 Campsite booking’s will be available at a later date, check back here for latest information on how to secure your space!

Camping solo or in a pair? Meet like-minded festival-goers and make new friends in this secure, social spot.

You must book your free spot in advance alongside your Weekend or Weekend + Early Entry festival ticket.

This year, we’re bringing even more to your camping experience with activities tailored to each of our unique campsites. Whether you’re looking to unwind, connect, or explore something new, each campsite offers its own unique lineup:

At Leeds Festival, we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels welcome, valued, and safe. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment, discrimination, or violence. See our zero tolerance policy

Campervan and Caravan passes for 2026 are available here.

Every occupant of the caravan must have a valid Weekend Ticket to the festival.

See Campervan & Caravan Terms & Conditions here.

In 2026 Pink Moon will be back with their unique camping packages to suit all budgets. With a Standard, Classic and Deluxe range, you can find a range of options from the standard tents to luxury bells with options for all price ranges. With access to clean toilets and hot showers, pamper stations, phone charging and much more, the Pink Moon Boutique Village has everything you need to enjoy your weekend at Leeds.

Check back here for more information on how  to book your spot for 2026!

Hotel rates are more expensive during festival time and get booked up very quickly. Please book in advance or consider camping (included within your weekend ticket) which we recommend for a full festival experience.

Looking for the easiest and most sustainable way to get to Leeds?

Our official travel partner Big Green Coach returns for 2026 to offer carbon-neutral services directly to the festival’s coach park.
Secure your weekend or day return travel from one of 52 UK pick-up locations in advance for just £1 and split the rest in bitesize monthly instalments.

WEEKEND RETURN COACH: Choose to arrive on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and return on Monday, hassle-free. You can view the timetable here.

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The nearest train station is Leeds Train Station. There are regular trains from major cities across England into Leeds including Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and London. Take the festival bus from Leeds train station direct to Bramham Park.

Leeds train station is about a 30-minute drive from the festival site.

A shuttle bus operates between Leeds Train Station, from Sovereign Square Park, to Leeds Festival from Wednesday 26th – Monday 31st August

To book shuttle buses please visit First Bus website or First Bus app

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The shuttle bus service from Leeds Train Station is back.

Get your tickets using the First Bus App now:

1. Download the First Bus App.
2. Select ‘Tickets’, then press ‘Buy’.
3. Choosing a region: Select Leeds.
4. Select Promotions
5. Then choose what ticket is required
6. Insert the number of passenger tickets required and go to checkout.
7. Follow the payment instructions.
8. The ticket then is transferred to your Wallet and is activated on the day of arrival to the festival.

Check back for updated information of how to get your 2026 shuttle bus tickets

If you plan on being dropped off at Leeds Festival, or picked up when you are ready to leave, you will need to use our dedicated Pick Up and Drop Off zone, located off York Road (A64). There is no pick up/drop off facility near to Yellow Gate.

This area will have dedicated signage with zones A-J along with better lighting to improve public safety. Please do not pre-arrange to meet at zones as some will open/close dependent on volumes of people and traffic.

A64 ONE WAY SYSTEM

The one-way system on the A64 will be in place for the duration of the festival.  From 04:00hrs on Wednesday 26th August to 15:00hrs on Monday 31st August, the A64 between the Fox and Grapes public house and the A1(M) / A64 roundabout will be closed to all traffic travelling Eastbound (i.e. from Leeds to York). Please note we will take the closures off as soon as possible.

NON-FESTIVAL DRIVER INFORMATION

Non-festival traffic is advised to consider alternative routes or allow more time for their journey. For details on alternative routes and other local residents information, please visit the local residents website.

THORNER VILLAGE CLOSURE

As in previous years Thorner Village will be closed at the below locations and will operate a vehicle pass system for the duration of the festival during the below timings.

1.           Northern part of Mangrill Lane

2.           Carr Lane (very close to the A58)

3.           Thorner / Skeltons Lane

4.           Skeltons Lane / ELOR

5.           Thorner / Milner Lane (next to the green triangle)

6.           Wothersome corner (west of junction of Thorner Lane / Thorner Road)

7.           Thorner / Holme Farm Lane and Bramham Lane

ABERFORD VILLAGE CLOSURE

Aberford Village will not be accessible to festival goers and there will be no through access throughout the duration of Leeds Festival. As per 2021, the junction of Main Street with the A64 just to the West of the Jct 44 roundabout will be closed from 04:00hrs on Wednesday 26th August to 15:00hrs on Monday 31st August.

Please do not arrange to be dropped off or picked up from the closure points, as there is strictly no pedestrian access to the festival.

For alternative routes for Aberford residents, please visit the local residents website.

TOWING NOTICE

Please note that towing will be in operation for the duration of the event and vehicles parked in restricted areas will be towed away in accordance with the Removal & Disposal of Vehicle Regulations 1986.

Festival Republic and associated partners are unable to accept liability for personal damages, losses or injuries sustained as a result of towing vehicles – including damage and losses to property and motor vehicles.

NO STOPPING AT ANY TIME

Please be advised that there is strictly no parking, stopping or waiting on the A64 or along the White & Brown vehicle routes. The access roads have temporary ‘no stopping’ traffic orders on them and the Police will be enforcing this. Parking is included in the price of tickets at Leeds Festival. Staff at the festival will direct you to the right place to park

RED GATE 1
The designated Taxis Rank is based at Red Gate 1 this year where you will find Leeds Hackney Carriages and Private Hires waiting to pick up festival-goers.

The fare from Leeds City Centre will be in the region of £25 – £40 in a hackney carriage car depending on the route taken and traffic levels

‍https://www.leedshackneytaxis.com/

Parking is included within the price of all tickets at Leeds Festival.

This area will have dedicated signage with zones A-J along with better lighting to improve public safety. Please do not pre-arrange to meet at zones as some will open/close dependent on volumes of people and traffic.

Please travel to the A1, M1 or the A1(M) whether you are coming from the North, South, East or West and then follow the signs from the motorway. All routes to Leeds Festival start from the A1(M). Please note that the junction numbers on the A1(M) that we are using changed a few years ago and out of date printed maps, and old sat nav systems may not reflect the correct junction numbering on the ground so follow the signage on the routes rather than checking against a map.

A64 ONEWAY SYSTEM

The one-way system on the A64 will be in place for the duration of the festival.  From 04:00hrs on Wednesday 26th August to 15:00hrs on Monday 31st August, the A64 between the Fox and Grapes public house and the A1(M) / A64 roundabout will be closed to all traffic travelling Eastbound (i.e. from Leeds to York). Please note we will take the closures off as soon as possible.

FROM A1(M) COMING FROM THE SOUTH

The route to the festival will be signposted from Junction 41 Northbound

For traffic coming from the South, continue along the A1(M) Northbound to follow the Brown Route to site. Continue along the A1(M), exiting at Jct 45 onto the Grange Moor / Wattle Syke roundabouts. Follow signage onto West Woods Road, turning left onto Thorner Road and right onto Paradise Way where you’ll take a left to enter the site via Brown Gate.

FROM M1 COMING FROM THE SOUTH

The route to the festival will be signposted from Junction 42 Northbound

For traffic coming from the South along the M1, continue Northbound joining with the A1(M) at Jct 47. Follow the A1(M) Northbound on the Brown Route to site. Follow signage along the A1(M), exiting at Jct 45 onto the Grange Moor / Wattle Syke roundabouts. Follow signage onto West Woods Road, turning left onto Thorner Road and right onto Paradise Way where you’ll take a left to enter the site via Brown Gate.

FROM M62 COMING FROM THE EAST

The route to the festival will be signed from Junction 33 Westbound

For traffic coming from the East, follow the M62 Westbound joining the A1(M) Northbound at Jct 32a. Following the Brown Route, continue along the A1(M) and exit at Jct 45 onto the Grange Moor / Wattle Syke roundabouts. Follow signage onto West Woods Road, turning left onto Thorner Road and right onto Paradise Way where you’ll take a left to enter the site via Brown Gate.

FROM M62 COMING FROM THE WEST

The route to the festival will be signed from Junction 29 Eastbound.

For traffic coming from the West, follow the M62 Eastbound joining the A1(M) Northbound at Jct 32a. Following the Brown Route, continue along the A1(M) and exit at Jct 45 onto the Grange Moor / Wattle Syke roundabouts. Follow signage onto West Woods Road, turning left onto Thorner Road and right onto Paradise Way where you’ll take a left to enter the site via Brown Gate.

FROM A1/ A1(M) COMING FROM THE NORTH

The route to the festival will be signed from Junction 46 Southbound

For traffic coming from the North or from the direction of York along the A64, the White Route must be followed. The White Route starts on the A1(M), exiting via Jct 44 and turning left to join Paradise Way. Traffic will then enter the site, on a left turn, via White Gate

The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport which is a half hour drive from the festival site.

Metroconnect 757 provides a direct bus service to/from Leeds. The route also stops off at Rawdon, which is a 13 minute drive to/from the festival site.

Alternatively a taxi from Leeds Bradford Airport to Leeds Railway Station should cost around £24. You could then catch the shuttle bus to the festival site.

If you plan to book a coach for you and your friends from a private operator to drop you off / pick you up at Leeds Festival please email coaches@leedsfestival.com to book your time slots. The bus pick up and drop off is very busy so it’s important you let us know when you are coming.

Please note: This is NOT a service to book a private coach. Only email us if you have booked your own coach. We will then try our best to schedule your drop off at your preferred time.

Minibuses (up to 16 seater) don’t need to register, just turn up as you would with a car and follow signage for the pick up and drop off area.

For public safety, speed enforcement will be taking place around the festival site from Wednesday – Sunday.

We look forward to welcoming you to Leeds Festival 2026. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our customers.

Here you will find details of the accessible facilities available at the festival, as well as information about attending as an accessibility customer. A site plan, showing the location of all our facilities, will be made available at a later date.

Applications are not open yet for 2026. Please contact the team if you wish to go on the mailing list to be notified when they open

An essential companion ticket is provided to those customers who would be unable to attend without the help and support of another person. If your Nimbus Access Card or Leeds Digital Access Pass indicates the essential companion requirement, we will automatically provide you with an essential companion ticket free of charge.

Please do not purchase a ticket for your essential companion. Essential companion tickets will be dealt with as part of your application.

Your essential companion must be aged 18 or over.

They must be willing and able to perform all your requirements and must provide assistance to you during the unlikely event of an evacuation or other emergency.

If your essential companion wishes to bring a child into the festival, then the child must be accompanied by another adult who has purchased a ticket.

If the customer approved for an essential companion on their Nimbus Card is a child of 12 years or under, they must also be accompanied by an adult that has purchased a ticket. The child cannot attend the festival with the essential companion alone.

If you need different people to assume the role of your essential companion throughout the festival, please indicate this on the Leeds Accessible Facilities Application form in the Additional Information section.

ACCESSIBLE VIEWING AREAS

There are various accessible viewing areas available within the arena.

Raised Viewing Platform

• The raised viewing platforms are available for wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility. Access to the platforms will be approved in accordance with the requirements indicated on your Nimbus Access Card or Reading Digital Access Pass.
• Only the approved customer and their essential companion will have access to the raised viewing platform. This allows us to accommodate as many customers, who require use of this facility, as possible.
• All raised viewing platforms have ramped access, wheelchair-accessible toilets, charging points and drinking water.
• Limited seating is also available at each platform.
• Raised viewing platforms may get busy. Please note that these are operated on a first come first served basis.
• The raised viewing platforms are not covered so please dress appropriately for all weather conditions.
• Our Raised Viewing Platforms are now at capacity on Friday and Saturday. If you are a Friday Day Ticket or Saturday Day Ticket holder and would usually be approved for this facility, you will be added to the waiting list.

Ground Viewing Area

• A dedicated ground viewing area is available to those who need a less crowded area and the option of sitting for short periods of time.
• Access to the ground viewing area will be approved in accordance with the requirements indicated on your Nimbus Access Card or Reading Digital Access Pass.
• The ground viewing areas are situated in front of the raised viewing platforms and are separated from the main crowds by a barrier. These are primarily standing areas, although limited seating is available and is operated on a first come first served basis.
• Customers may be accompanied in the ground level viewing area by a companion.
• Our Ground Level Viewing Platforms are now at capacity on Friday. If you are a Friday Day Ticket holder and would usually be approved for this facility, you will be added to the waiting list.

ACCESSIBLE TOILETS

Wheelchair accessible and standard toilets for accessibility customers are located within the accessible viewing areas. They are available to all accessibility customers.

CHANGING PLACES

In the arena, there is a changing places unit featuring an adult changing bed, toilet, sink, and hoist. (Please note that hoist slings will not be available. Please remember to bring your own.)

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE LANES

There are dedicated entrance lanes for accessibility customers to access the arena.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION HUBS

There is an information hub in the arena and for accessibility customers, staffed by our dedicated team.

SENSORY CALM SPACES

There is a Sensory Calm Tent located onsite. The aim of these spaces is to provide a safe, low-level stimulation and recalibration zone for any customers who need to use them.

BARS

Dedicated accessible lanes are available at each main bar. This section of the bar has a lowered counter and bypasses the main queuing system.

You can bring prescription medication to the festival but please ensure it is in the original packaging with the dispensary sticker intact.

If you need to bring in loose medication or medication that’s not in its original packaging, please also bring the prescription(s) with you.

Refrigerated medication storage is available in the accessible campsite and arena.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA‍

• Medical marijuana prescribed for daily use may be brought into the event.
• Please bring the medication in its prescribed form together with the original prescription supporting its use for the entire duration of your time at the event. You may be asked to present this, along with identification matching the name on the prescription, upon entry.

FOOD

All Leeds customers are permitted to bring a small amount of food for personal consumption into the arena.

DRINK

All Leeds customers are permitted to bring a sealed, unopened 500ml bottle of water or soft drink into the arena.

For security reasons, we ordinarily only permit customers to bring a small bag (A4 size) into the arena.

FACILITIES

If you require accessible camping you will need to select this option when completing your Leeds Accessible Facilities Application form.

Our accessible campsite is located next to the arena and has its own dedicated entrance. It is a secure, safe space where the accessibility team and stewards will be based throughout the festival to assist you. The following facilities are available within this campsite:

• A dedicated accessibility information hub
• Wheelchair accessible and standard unisex toilets
• Wheelchair accessible and standard unisex showers.
• Accessible routes
• Changing places unit featuring an adult changing bed, toilet, sink and hoist. (Please note that hoist slings will not be available. Please remember to bring your own.)
• Charging facilities for wheelchairs and medical equipment.
• Accessible sink and drinking water points.
• Secure cold fridge to store medication.
• Essential electric power supply (if requested and approved)
• A Get Ready with Me (GRWM) station
• Food trader

ARRIVAL

• We provide an internal transport service to the accessible campsite.
• The accessibility team will also be available to help you transport your luggage from the car park to the campsite.

PITCH SIZE, GROUP SIZE AND GAZEBOS

We aim to accommodate as many customers as possible in the accessible campsite. To assist us with this, please be aware of the following:

• You will be allocated a pitch based on the information provided in your Reading Accessible Facilities Application form. Please be respectful of your neighbours and only bring tents appropriate for the size of your party.
• You will be permitted to camp with a maximum of three other people (this includes your essential companion).
• You may be asked to move or remove your gazebo if it is taking up too much space. We ask that you consider fellow campers when pitching your gazebo.

ACCESSIBLE CAMPERVANS

If you want to bring a campervan, please select this option in your Leeds Accessible Facilities Application form. Once your application has been approved, the accessibility team will send you a link to purchase an accessible campervan ticket (subject to availability).

• Campervan spaces are limited and sold on a first come first serve basis.
• Campervan tickets are supplementary to your festival ticket.
• You will be given a pitch measuring approximately 6m x 7m.
• Only one campervan ticket is required per pitch.

The general campsites are located further from the arena than the accessible campsite. More information about other campsites at Leeds Festival is available on the ‘Accommodations’ webpage.

We do not handle the hire of mobility scooters directly. Please make your own arrangements with your chosen provider.

BSL INTERPRETING SERVICES

A British Sign Language performance interpreting service will be provided on request and at no extra charge, providing reasonable notice is given in advance of the festival.

Please make sure you request this service on the Reading Accessible Facilities Application form.

Customers who have requested this service will be contacted by the interpreting team for an understanding of which performances they would like covered; this is not guaranteed and subject to change.

HEARING LOOPS

Hearing loops will be installed at all box offices and information hubs.

Assistance dogs will be approved on a case by case basis by the accessibility team. If you want to bring an assistance dog, please request this in the “Additional Information” section of your application. Your request will be reviewed by the accessibility team and we will let you know if it is approved. Please note, we may ask for supporting documentation.

A spending area will be available for assistance dogs

CAR PARKS

The accessible car parks are located in close proximity to the accessible campsite and the arena:

Accessible parking is free but must be requested on your Leeds Accessible Facilities Application form, as parking is limited at Leeds Festival
The carpark is located on grass. In the event of wet weather, this may make the ground difficult to navigate.
Blue badge holders do not automatically qualify for accessible parking. This must be requested on your Leeds Accessible Facilities Application form.
Accessible parking is limited to 1 parking pass per accessible customer.
By way of clarification, friends and family arriving in separate vehicles will not be able to park in the accessible car park and will need to park in the general carparks.

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DROP OFF PASSES

If you are being dropped off and picked up from Leeds Festival, please let us know in your Leeds Accessible Facilities Application form. We will then send you a pass so you can be dropped off and picked up in the accessible car park. This will be sent closer to the festival date and will need to be clearly displayed on your dashboard when arriving to the accessible car park.

ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE

Customers who have applied and been processed for accessible facilities will be sent an Accessibility Guide prior to the event.

GROUND CONDITIONS / WEATHER

The site has the benefit of existing hard standing and temporary trackway routes, in certain areas.

However, please be aware that the festival primarily takes place on grass fields with some sloping areas that are steep in sections.

It is also important to be aware that, during wet weather, the site is likely to become muddy and become more difficult to navigate.

EFFECT LIGHTING

Smoke machines, strobe lights, lasers, fireworks, and other effects may be in use at this event. Anyone affected by these should bear this in mind.

MEDICAL AND WELFARE

Medical and welfare facilities are available throughout the festival.

Doctors, paramedics, first aiders, and fully equipped ambulances are based at the medical centre.

SECURITY AND STEWARDS

In the unlikely event of an emergency or site evacuation, Security and Stewards are deployed throughout the festival. They will assist in moving everybody to a place of safety.

They are also briefed to offer information, help and support.

If you are unwell or require assistance, please approach a member of the Security and Stewarding Team who are clearly identifiable by their numbered tabards/shirts.

If you have any queries that aren’t answered here, we have a dedicated Accessibility Team working all year round to assist customers. Please don’t hesitate to contact them using the Leeds Accessibility Contact Form.

Campsite opening hours:
• Early Bird Ticket holders: 12:00 Noon on Wednesday 26th August 2026
• Weekend Ticket holders: 03:00 on Thursday 27th August 2026

After which the campsite is open 24 Hours, individuals can arrive at any time.
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Campsites close at 12:00 Noon on Monday 31st August 2026 for all ticket holders.

Arena opening hours:
• Thursday 27th August 2026: 17:00 – 02:00
• Friday 28th August 2026: 11:00 – 02:00
• Saturday 29th August 2026: 11:00 – 02:00
• Sunday 30th August 2026: 11:00 – 02:00

All times are subject to change.

With a day ticket, you cannot leave and re-enter the arena.

With a weekend ticket, you can leave and re-enter the arena and campsites.

There are several bars in the Arena.

Only food for personal consumption may be brought into the Arena.

We only allow sealed soft drinks under 500ml, as well as empty reusable water bottles of any size into the Arena.

Please refill your empty bottles at the water points inside the Arena for free.

Interested in becoming a food and drink trader at the festival? Contact Central Catering via email to concessions@centralfusion.co.uk for more information.

There are tested drinking water points throughout the Arena which are free to use. If you notice any issue with our water points, let a member of staff know so that they can get it fixed.

We don’t have any official meeting points onsite, so when you do arrive arrange some key meeting points for if you happen to get lost. Try to choose locations that will not get too crowded and are easily located – day or night.

There is an Information Tent located in The Arena which can act as an excellent location and provide help locating any other areas.

Entry into Campsites
We do not have bag restrictions for first time entry although, we advise packing as light as possible. Please take note of our full list of prohibited items (in ‘What You Can and Can’t Bring’ category above).

Arena
We strongly advise you do not bring a bag into the Arena as there will be long queues while all bags are searched. If you do wish to bring a bag, please ensure that it is no bigger than A4 sized 8.27”x11.69”. There is a limit of one A4 sized bag per person permitted into the Arena.

You and your bag maybe subject to a search upon entering the campsites and arena. CCTV is in operation throughout the festival site. Please be patient if there are longer queues than normal. We request that you cooperate with any security requests and searches.

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Leeds Festival is a cashless festival. All food, drinks/beverages and merchandise will be cashless. Cash machines will NOT be available at this year’s festival.

HOTBOX CAMPSITE AND ARENA VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer with Hotbox Events at Leeds Festival and, not only will you be helping other festival-goers get the most out of their weekend, but you’ll also get to go behind the scenes, meet other volunteers from around the world and make new friends, gain valuable experience for your CV and have a whole lot of fun while helping us continue to make Leeds one of the best festivals in the world!

When joining us as a volunteer at Leeds, you’ll be provided with entry to the festival (including lots of free time to enjoy it), as well as free staff parking and camping, free wi-fi and phone charging close to your tent, free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, toilets, showers, and access to staff catering!

Hotbox Events volunteers work 3x 8-hour shifts, spread across the festival from the Wednesday to Monday, which means you’ll still get loads of time off to enjoy yourself! All volunteers are guaranteed at least two of the main festival evenings off to watch the bands and at least a 16-hour break (usually much longer!) between shifts. You’ll also get to select your shift preferences in advance, meaning you can make sure you’re not working when your favourite artists are playing!

As Hotbox Event volunteers assist in a wide variety of areas, it’s tricky to list everything they get up to, but some of the most common roles include…

• Helping festival-goers in the campsites and arena.
• Answering questions about festival performances and line-ups.
• Helping festival-goers carry their belongings and pitch their tents.
• Reporting any problems, such as a build-up of litter or faulty facilities.
• Working alongside Leeds Festival Fire Safety, Medical and Security teams.
• Keeping an eye on the festival campsites from the fire towers.
• Helping out with various roles across the festival site, including at pedestrian and vehicle gates, wristband exchanges, facilities sites, walkways and even stages!
     
If you want to find out more, head to the Leeds Volunteer page on the Hotbox Events website.
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Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end poverty.

By joining our team of volunteer stewards this summer, you’ll be helping to raise around £1 million towards our life-saving work, while also having an amazing time at Leeds.

At Leeds our stewards cover the arena and gates over 3 x 8 hour shifts, so you’ll never be far from the action, and when you’re not on shift the festival is your oyster.

You’ll also get access to our secure campsite, with perks like free hot drinks, hot showers, and device charging, and we’ll give you a meal ticket for every shift too.

You can use your volunteering deposit (which is refunded to you after the festival once you have completed your shifts) to sign up to as many festivals as you like with us this year at no additional cost. Plus, if you volunteer with us at two or more festivals this year, you’ll get ‘Priority’ for next year. This means you can grab a place at any of our 2025 festivals before we open applications to the public!

Stay tuned for 2026 details. Register your interest to find out when applications open or join our Facebook group to meet fellow volunteers and stay in the loop.

Volunteering is a great way to see a whole new side to the festival. You’ll have a great time, meet new people and help some awesome causes. What do you get when you volunteer?

• Gaining entry to the best festival on earth
• Time to see some amazing acts
• Oodles of memories
• For all volunteering, you’ll need to be 18 or over by the time you arrive at the festival site, have proof to volunteer in the UK (contact the respective volunteer organisation or visit their website for more information) and be available to work the shifts allocated to you throughout the weekend.

Each volunteer opportunity comes with different roles, so pick whatever takes your fancy and get in touch with them now!

Our Look Out for Our Planet campaign invites everyone who attends Leeds Festival to take the Planet Pledge. This is a call to action, encouraging every festivalgoer to step up and make sustainability a shared priority alongside the festival organisers.

By attending the festival, you pledge to;

• Consider green travel options
• Thrift your outfit - buy your festival outfit second hand or reuse something you already own.
• Eat a plant-based meal.
• Use the bins provided, separate your waste, and don't drop litter.
• Visit Climate Live or the No Music on a Dead Planet stand.

If you are camping, you pledge to;

• Take your tent and camping gear home.
• Bag up your camping waste and take it to the recycling points.
• Drop any leftover non-perishable food to the air hubs for redistribution.

Remember your Planet Pledge and Look Out for Our Planet!

What WE are doing to Look Out for Our Planet

Energy

• Leeds Festival is powered with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel which is 100% fossil-fuel free. ‍

Travel

• We encourage everyone travelling to Leeds Festival to consider low-carbon travel options such as public transport.

Plastic

• We are reducing single use plastic. Water and soft drinks are served in cans, our cups are paper, and no virgin single use plastic is used (any plastic we have is made from recycled content).
• All food packaging and cutlery is 100% compostable.
• Bulk condiment bottles must be used by our food vendors instead of single-use sachets.

Recycling

• We provide bins across the festival to separate waste and encourage recycling. In 2024, 78% of festival waste was recycled or composted.
• A 10p deposit is included on cups, cans, and bottle sales to encourage their return for recycling.
• We provide free recycling bags to all campers, and run our Recycle to Win Initiative, entering customers who recycle and keep clean camps into an amazing prize draw.
• We redistribute leftover food to food banks.

2026 Campsite booking’s will be available at a later date, check back here for latest information on how to secure your space!

THE MEADOW (ECO CAMP), stay in a clean, green field for a festival you’ll remember.

The Meadow (Eco Campsite) is for like-minded people who want to make a difference: You live life with the planet in mind, and want to stay in a clean, green field for a festival you’ll remember.

To stay in The Meadow, every guest has to sign up to the following principles:

All guests agree to respect their fellow campers: Be inclusive and curious, talk about what is important to you, and enjoy the festival together.
All guests agree to respect the environment by protecting biodiversity and avoiding littering: Separate your recyclable materials, use the toilets provided, and don’t cause excess waste.
All guests agree to leave the campsite exactly as they found it and to take everything home with you: Everyone in the Meadow has joined the call, so take your tent home, and show the way forward.

Create Your Future. Stay in the The Meadow in 2026

You must book your free spot in advance alongside your Weekend or Weekend + Early Entry festival ticket.

At Leeds Festival, we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels welcome, valued, and safe. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment, discrimination, or violence. See our zero tolerance policy here

Festival Republic is part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company. As set out in our Green Nation Sustainability Charter,  Festival Republic recognises our responsibility to preserve the live music experience for generations to come, and our opportunity to inspire climate action at our events.

Music Festivals have an impact on the environment because of the transport taken, energy used, waste generated, water used, as well as the food and drink consumed. The Show Must Go On Report 2020 shows that the biggest impacts are travel, energy and waste.

Our Sustainability Charter sets out how we deliver against our Green Nation charter commitments, and how we use our platform to inspire global environmental action.

We are proud to be one of the Vision for Sustainable Events festivals, collaborating with the wider live events industry, and have committed to reducing our carbon emissions.

In 2019, we worked very closely with Julie’s Bicycle while they ran the Creative Green assessment. We were very pleased to have been awarded 5 out of 5 stars.

LOOK OUT FOR OUR PLANET AND TAKE YOUR TENT HOME!

Buy a durable tent that you can use again each year, it will save you money in the long run – Check out our ultimate Tent Guide for more information.

Only bring what you can take home with you. When packing ready for the festival weekend, remember to pack wisely and only bring essential items. Check out our essential packing guide.

The reality is that abandoned tents are sent to energy from waste because it is impossible to recycle or reuse them. If you have any broken tents chairs, gazebos, batteries, unopened tins of food after the festival, please take them to the Recycling Points.

Our message is Look Out for Our Planet and take your tents home.

Salvage applications will open in the spring, please check back then for how to apply to salvage in 2026.