🎶 Live at Leeds and Leeds Fest reveal 2024 names

As we have one eye on Christmas, some of Leeds’ great music festivals have revealed their first details. 2023 took the year by storm as the major events all confirmed sellouts across the board, so what can we expect next year? 

2024 looks set to be even stronger with announcements coming in thick and fast. From the Ultimate Indie All-Dayer, Live at Leeds at Temple Newsam to the ever-present Leeds Festival at Bramham Park, and a few outdoor surprises at Millenium Square and Kirkstall Abbey. Here’s our full rundown of everything you need to know right now. 

Live at Leeds 2024 

Are you a  fan of Indie/Alternative music? Then Live at Leeds is perfect for you. The Ultimate Indie All-Dayer is heading back to Temple Newsam after last year’s amazing event. On show this year are indie trailblazers The Kooks, Declan McKenna who broke through in 2015 with his track “Brazil” has been continuing to make waves throughout the UK and more recently North America. Yorkshire born band The Cribs, once described as “the biggest cult band in the UK”  will be gracing the stage with their post-punk revival sound and their explosive performances. 

Alongside these acts are also, Future Islands, the American synth-pop bands new album releases in the New Year, perfect timing for Live at Leeds! White Lies (formerly known as Fear of Flying) join the line-up with their dark lyricism and are sure to add some variation to the day. Indie music veterans Mystery Jets are due to play and Melanie C will be gracing the stage! 

You can see the full list of acts and get your tickets HERE

Leeds Fest 2024

Leeds Fest is back and bigger than ever for 2024! We had such an amazing time there in 2023, look back at our full coverage starting with day 1 HERE.

2024 looks to be an amazing event with the recent headliners announcement, Fred Again has risen through the ranks to become one of the UK’s most beloved electronic musicians and this will be his first ever UK festival headline spot. Joining Fred is the world-renowned Lana Del Rey, winner of two Brit awards will be gracing the stage with her melancholy sound and style.  Some are calling this a bit of a coup for the festival. Returning to Leeds Fest is Liam Gallahger who last played here in 2021, in a set in which he’ll be playing the all time classic “Definitely Maybe” which has been confirmed by the Official Reading and Leeds socials. 

Another act making their return not just to Leeds Fest but returning as a band is Catfish and the Bottlemen. After splitting up in 2021/22 we did not expect to see the band perform together again but the dynamic indie rock band smashed all expectations when they posted the announcement on their Instagram. Pop-Punk legends Blink-182 will be headlining as well with their reformed original line-up with Tom DeLonge, Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus, performing the classic and sprinkling in some tracks from their new album, One More Time.

Also announced is Multi-Platinum selling artist, Gerry Cinnamon. One of the first acts to win a Brits Billion Award, Raye. After releasing two quick fire albums back to back in February 2023 Electronic music legend Skrillex will be performing. Young metal band Spiritbox who recently had a collaboration with Megan the Stallion and returning to Leeds Fest is Digga D.

That’s all the announcements so far, tickets go on sale 8:30am on the 30th of November HERE

Elsewhere 

Millenium Square has been providing the city with amazing acts over the last few years and 2024 will be no exception. There have already been some incredible acts announced recently, such as pop-RnB singer and Brit Award nominated Anne-Marie who will be playing on the 4th of July. Tickets HERE.

Also playing at Millenium Square will be Tom Grennan on the 6th of July, following his successful chart topping album “What Ifs & Maybes”. Support acts are TBC but you can get tickets HERE. Brit Award winner Paloma Faith will be performing the evening after on the 7th of July, alongside award-winning singer/songwriter Gabrielle, it’s the perfect open air summer show! If that’s not enough for you, Iconic British band Busted are due to perform on the 11th of July, bringing all of their classic hits and Scouting for Girls in tow. Tickets HERE. 

Kirkstall Abbey 

Is the Abbey about to reveal more outdoor gigs? If the already-announced show is anything to go by, we wouldn’t be surprised. 

Local heroes Embrace will be headlining a special night at the iconic venue, with Ocean Colour Scene, Ash, Sleeper and Cud joining them on stage on 27th July 2024. Tickets HERE.