Roundhay Festival: What you need to know
Getty ImagesA brand new music festival will take place at Roundhay Park in Leeds at the weekend, with Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi topping the bill and set to entertain thousands of fans.
The park has previously played host to superstars such as Madonna, The Rolling Stones and Michael Jackson, but has not hosted a major concert since Ed Sheeran played there in 2019.
The 700-acre (280 hectares) site, believed to be one of the biggest city parks in Europe, will have a capacity of 69,999 for the shows on Friday and Saturday.
Who is on the festival line-up?
Getty ImagesJoining Pitbull on Friday will be Jason Derulo, Tinie Tempah, Lil Jon, Los Tucanes De Tijuana and Jazzie Martian.
The line-up supporting Lewis Capaldi on Saturday includes Conan Grey, Jessie Murph, Jacob Alon, Kerr Mercer, Nieve Ella, Ber and Maya Lane.
On Sunday, the Hallé Orchestra will perform what are described by organisers as "the greatest movie music and classic favourites", before an afterparty with DJ Yoda.
What road closures will be in place?
Many roads around the park will be closed from 11:00 BST on Friday 3 July until 01:00 BST on Monday 6 July.
They include:
- Princes Avenue
- Street Lane, from Park Lane to Princes Avenue
- Park Lane
- Park View Crescent
- Mansion Lane
- Lidgett Park Road, from North Park Avenue to Princes Avenue
- Old Park Road, from Street Lane to Gledhow Lane
- Park Avenue
- West Avenue
- Wetherby Road, from Oakwood Lane to Easterly Road (A58)
A Stop & Go system will also be in place on Park View Crescent at the junction with Park Lane.
Some access will be allowed for taxis and accessible vehicles, and drivers travelling on Old Park Road will also be able to access Roundhay School on Friday.
When do the gates open and what can I bring?
Getty ImagesGates open at 13:00 BST on Friday and Saturday, and at the slightly later time of 14:00 BST on Sunday.
Last entry will be 20:30 BST on Friday and Saturday and 19:30 BST on Sunday.
The headliners are expected to finish at about 22:30 BST.
Organisers have said there will be no re-admission after entry.
The event will be fully standing, with seats and chairs of any kind not permitted.
With the exception of water in containers of up to 500ml and baby food where not in glass containers, no food or drink will be allowed to be brought into the park.
Free drinking water will be available inside.
Bags larger than A4 (297mm x 210mm x 210mm) will not be permitted.
Banners are permitted up to A1 in size, but they must be constructed from bendable materials and cannot be hung on flag poles.
What travel options are there?
A city centre shuttle bus will be in operation every 20 minutes from 11:00 BST until 20:00 BST, with festival-goers able to board on Sovereign Street without the need to pre-book.
The bus will later drop off at Leeds Railway Station. The last bus will leave Roundhay Park at about 00:30 BST.
Car parking will also be available at Fearnville Park, with some parking also available on site at Connaught Fields.
Blue Badge parking is available on Mansion Lane.
There will also be pick up and drop-off points for taxis, as well as bike racks for cyclists.
What is the weather forecast?
Dry weather is forecast over the weekend in Leeds, with temperatures expected to peak peaking in the low 20s on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Sunny intervals are expected throughout, with a moderate breeze.