Summer festivals in Leeds 2024
2024-05-03
One thing Leeds is known for is its incredible summer festivals and events that bring the city to life. In this blog, we'll take a closer look at some of the top festivals happening this year in Leeds. So get ready for an electrifying line up of music and unforgettable experiences with your mates!
Leeds Pride
July 21st
Leeds city centre
Leeds Pride 2024 is gearing up to be Yorkshire's biggest LGBTQ+ celebration yet, marking its 19th year with a promise of unmissable joy and celebration. Headlining the event is renowned DJ and singer Sonique, alongside X-Factor winner Louisa Johnson and a lineup of Yorkshire's fiercest drag acts. The parade, set to be the largest to date, will wind its way through Leeds city centre, featuring vibrant floats from various organisations and companies. With exciting changes including expanded facilities and fringe events leading up to the main festivities, Leeds Pride 2024 is set to be an unforgettable celebration of diversity and inclusion.
Leeds Festival
August 22nd - August 25th
Bramham Park
Let's start with the big guns! Leeds Festival is an annual event that takes place in Bramham park and is one of the biggest festivals in the country, right in the heart of Leeds! It’s a family friendly event, but also perfect for students looking for a good time with their mates in the sun. To soak up the booze, Leeds fest offers a range of amazing food stalls, alongside merch stalls and even a fun fair! This year's lineup includes artists such as Lana Del Ray, Liam Gallagher, Digga D, Raye and many more!
Leeds West Indian Carnival
August 26th
Chapeltown
Leeds West Indian Carnival is a vibrant and exciting celebration of Caribbean culture and heritage where 800 performers take the streets of chapeltown in extravagant costumes. Get ready to experience authentic mouth watering food, tropical live rhymes, and inclusive events- perfect for a night off studying. We know once you get a taste for this event, you’ll be back year after year!
Millennium Square Summer Series
July 3rd - August 4th
Millennium Square
The Summer Series is a live music celebration in the heart of the city centre at Millennium Square, and this year the line up includes Anne Marie, Tom Grennan, Paloma Faith, James Arthur and many more. This multi-functional outdoor venue has a standing capacity of 8,000, so is the perfect summer venue to hear all of your favourite artists. And don't worry, there are some delicious food and drink stalls dotted around the square!
Have you got tickets to some of these amazing events this summer? Whether you're a music lover, a foodie or simply someone who enjoys making memories, Leeds has got you covered.
Summer festivals in Leeds 2024
2024-05-03 / Published by Maisie Smith
One thing Leeds is known for is its incredible summer festivals and events that bring the city to life. In this blog, we'll take a closer look at some of the top festivals happening this year in Leeds. So get ready for an electrifying line up of music and unforgettable experiences with your mates!
Leeds Pride
July 21st
Leeds city centre
Leeds Pride 2024 is gearing up to be Yorkshire's biggest LGBTQ+ celebration yet, marking its 19th year with a promise of unmissable joy and celebration. Headlining the event is renowned DJ and singer Sonique, alongside X-Factor winner Louisa Johnson and a lineup of Yorkshire's fiercest drag acts. The parade, set to be the largest to date, will wind its way through Leeds city centre, featuring vibrant floats from various organisations and companies. With exciting changes including expanded facilities and fringe events leading up to the main festivities, Leeds Pride 2024 is set to be an unforgettable celebration of diversity and inclusion.
Leeds Festival
August 22nd - August 25th
Bramham Park
Let's start with the big guns! Leeds Festival is an annual event that takes place in Bramham park and is one of the biggest festivals in the country, right in the heart of Leeds! It’s a family friendly event, but also perfect for students looking for a good time with their mates in the sun. To soak up the booze, Leeds fest offers a range of amazing food stalls, alongside merch stalls and even a fun fair! This year's lineup includes artists such as Lana Del Ray, Liam Gallagher, Digga D, Raye and many more!
Leeds West Indian Carnival
August 26th
Chapeltown
Leeds West Indian Carnival is a vibrant and exciting celebration of Caribbean culture and heritage where 800 performers take the streets of chapeltown in extravagant costumes. Get ready to experience authentic mouth watering food, tropical live rhymes, and inclusive events- perfect for a night off studying. We know once you get a taste for this event, you’ll be back year after year!
Millennium Square Summer Series
July 3rd - August 4th
Millennium Square
The Summer Series is a live music celebration in the heart of the city centre at Millennium Square, and this year the line up includes Anne Marie, Tom Grennan, Paloma Faith, James Arthur and many more. This multi-functional outdoor venue has a standing capacity of 8,000, so is the perfect summer venue to hear all of your favourite artists. And don't worry, there are some delicious food and drink stalls dotted around the square!
Have you got tickets to some of these amazing events this summer? Whether you're a music lover, a foodie or simply someone who enjoys making memories, Leeds has got you covered.
