Craig Jones

A 53-photo gallery documents the first day of Leeds Festival 2026 at Bramham Park on 27 August. The coverage shows festivalgoers, performances by Arkayla and The Lathums, and Kasabian headlining the main stage. It also highlights changes to the festival layout and campsite arrangements, described by festival boss Melvin Benn as an evolution, while noting the wider 2026 lineup and practical festival information available through Leeds Live.

A photo gallery showcases 15 examples of festivalgoers' outfits at Leeds Festival 2026 on its rain-affected opening Thursday at Bramham Park. Thousands of attendees experienced the newly redesigned main arena, while the festival continued changes to its campsite setup. The event's lineup includes headliners such as Charli xcx, Chase and Status, Dave, Florence and the Machine, Fontaines D.C., Raye and Kasabian, with photographer Gerard Binks capturing the featured fan images.

Photos document the first day of Leeds Festival 2026 at Bramham Park, where thousands of fans saw the event’s redesigned main arena and revised campsite arrangements. The festival’s evolution was attributed to boss Melvin Benn, while the 2026 lineup includes Charli xcx, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence and the Machine, Fontaines D.C., Raye and Kasabian. Photographer Gerard Binks captured fans, Arkayla and The Lathums performing at the festival.

A photo-led feature showcases a visit to The Whitehall Restaurant & Bar in Leeds city centre. The venue serves modern British cuisine, daily specials, lunch and Sunday menus, vegan and children’s options, cocktails, and food on a heated terrace. The feature highlights dishes including buffalo cauliflower and drinks such as the Diablo margarita, while praising the restaurant’s welcoming team, stylish setting and hospitality.

Leeds Festival will run at Bramham Park from August 27 to 30, 2026, with headline performances from Charli xcx, Chase and Status, Dave, Florence and The Machine, Fontaines DC, Kasabian and Raye. Festival Republic managing director Melvin Benn describes the event as undergoing a “Leeds 2.0” evolution, featuring a younger visual identity, redesigned campsites, two or three new stages and a stronger dance offering. He says ticket sales are significantly ahead of last year as the festival adapts to changing audience expectations while preparing for its next phase.

Festival Republic managing director Melvin Benn says Leeds and Reading festivals must evolve to remain relevant because audience tastes and artists have changed since 1999. Leeds Festival 2026 will feature headline acts including Charli xcx, Chase and Status, Dave, Florence and The Machine, Fontaines DC, Kasabian and Raye, with the event scheduled for August 27–30 at Bramham Park.

K-beauty retailer Moida will open its first Trinity Leeds store on August 29. Opening-day promotions include £100 goodie bags for the first 100 walk-in customers who spend £20, a spin-to-win game for shoppers spending £5 and following Moida on social media, and free gifts with purchases over £30 throughout the opening weekend. The store will sell Korean cosmetics and skincare products from brands including Medicube, Anua, Cosrx and Heimish.