BY STUART GLOSSOP
Leeds, the festival where history is written, embarks on shaping global pop culture for 2025. With this incredible first line up announcement, Leeds Festival proudly welcome the world’s most dynamic and essential names across multiple genres to the UK’s definitive festival weekend, between 21st-24th August 2025.

Travis Scott, Chappell Roan, Bring Me The Horizon and Hozier have been revealed as the headliners for 2025. Alongside the likes of AJ Tracey, Becky Hill, Sammy Viriji, Trippie Redd, Amyl and The Sniffers, Conan Gray, The Kooks, The Dare, Bloc Party, Enter Shikari, Wallows, Sea Girls, Mannequin Pussy, SOFT PLAY, Lambrini Girls, DJ EZ and many more will play the festival
Synonymous with modern culture, Leeds Festival never stands still. A pivotal platform for shaping the careers of countless artists and delivering some of the most iconic moments in global music history. With the first look at this summer’s line up, 2025 is set to move things forward again, shaping the cultural landscape of the here and now.

When you think of defining figures in modern culture right now, you think of Chappell Roan. Taking the planet by storm with one of the most stratospheric breakthroughs of the decade so far, the release of Chappell’s debut album ‘The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess’ ushered in a generation-defining talent that has seen mammoth crowds gather to witness an artist like no other. A global must-see artist, her headline performance debut at Reading & Leeds is set to be a true moment of celebration, showcasing her bold vision for the future of pop music with 2025’s must-see headline show ready to etch another chapter in Leeds history.
One of the most influential and dynamic artists of this generation, Travis Scott will head to Leeds with a European Exclusive performance. From his breakout album ‘Rodeo’ to his latest masterpiece ‘Utopia’, this rapper-turned-visionary has one of the most astronomical back catalogues of the last decade. Culturally relevant in every continent, audiences across the world have been swept up in the hypnotic energy of his live sets and larger-than-life production. His debut headline turn at Leeds promises to be an epic celebration that can only be found over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Bring Me The Horizon’s explosive return is a moment fans have been eagerly awaiting. Fresh from the release of their monumental seventh studio album ‘Post Human: Nex Gen’, Bring Me The Horizon are experts in reinvention and reimagination, taking each iteration of the band to a new level every time. With frontman Oli Sykes at the helm, Bring Me The Horizon have been responsible for opening up the worlds of metalcore, rock and electronic genres to so many. Their last appearance at Leeds saw a surprise appearance from Ed Sheeran and earned glowing-five-star reviews. This summer as a UK Festival Exclusive, Bring Me The Horizon put a marker in the sand for why they sit as one of the biggest and most influential bands of the 21st century. Bring Me The Horizon’s frontman Oli Sykes said: “We are beyond excited to be returning to Leeds for our first fully fledged headline slot. We are going to bring hands down the greatest show of our careers. It’s going to be our only UK performance this year”
Synonymous with the UK’s music culture, Leeds Festival is the stage for some of the most iconic moments in global music over the past decade. Stormzy’s electrifying 2018 set marked a defining moment for grime, Billie Eilish’s 2019 performance cemented her as a generational icon, and Arctic Monkeys’ triumphant 2022 return captivated fans old and new. Dave’s unforgettable 2019 crowd interaction during ‘Thiago Silva’ showcased the festival’s unique connection between artists and audiences, and when Liam Gallagher teased the Oasis reunion announcement at the end of his set at Reading last summer. This combination of supporting artistic evolution and creating moments of cultural significance has solidified Leeds as more than just a music festival, it’s a vital lifeblood that continues to define and celebrate the global music landscape.
Leeds Festival takes place Thursday 21st – Sunday 24th August 2025 at Bramham Park in Leeds. Weekend packages and day tickets are on sale now: Happy New Year!