Is it muddy at the Leeds Festival?
Yes, it's a festival outside. Yes, it gets muddy! But still, other festivals I have been to make some attempt to make it safe to get around.Do I need wellies at the Leeds Festival?
Footwear You Can Dance (and Walk) InWorn-in boots or wellies are non-negotiable. Trainers are fine for dry days, but never bring new shoes. Comfy, breathable socks are gold dust — pack a few extra.
What was the bad weather at the Leeds Festival?
Leeds Festival ticket-holders have described Friday as the "worst day ever" after 60mph winds blew tents away and demolished urinals. Many campers left the site at Bramham Park when Storm Lilian led to stage closures, cancelled acts and damage.What happened to the missing girl at the Leeds Festival?
A teenager who had just been accepted onto an apprenticeship died the next day after taking the drug MDMA at Leeds Festival 2019. Anya Buckley, 17, from Oldham, died at the festival site of Bramham Park in the early hours of 24 August 2019 after taking a number of illicit drugs.How to survive the Leeds Festival?
Best advice would be to relax, take things as they come and be confident in yourself to be sensible enough to avoid anything you don't want to be involved in. Not to say that there won't be anything crazy going down, it is a festival after all, but you can easily avoid getting wrapped up in it.James O'Brien returns from holiday to find England covered with flags
Should I let my 16 year old go to the Leeds Festival?
Age RestrictionsWe welcome all ages to the festival. However, there are entry restrictions for under 16s and we do advise not bringing young children. Anyone 15 and under must be accompanied by a ticket holder over 18 years old at all times.
What time do people leave the Leeds Festival?
From past experience, the vast majority of festival goers will have left site and left the area by 3pm on Monday 25th August 2025.How safe is the Leeds Festival?
There are security measures you will see and of course ones that you can't. The whole site is monitored throughout by staff on the ground along with an extensive CCTV system watched round the clock by a team of monitors in a fully staffed Event Control.Do they have sniffer dogs at the Leeds Festival?
We work very closely with West Yorkshire Police and members of the security services to ensure our security procedures are up to date and we are following best practice. We put a lot of time and effort on briefing and training and run emergency exercises. We also have a team of sniffer dogs working around the clock.Can you charge your phone at the Leeds Festival?
Three are bringing the ultimate festival experience to Rockstar Energy presents Leeds with Charge & Vibe. The perfect place to relax and unwind, you'll also get to enjoy: free ice cream, free phone charging, free Wi-Fi and more! Charge & Vibe, with Three is open to all festival goers.Am I too old for the Leeds Festival?
Age RestrictionsWe welcome all ages to the festival. However, there are entry restrictions for under 16s and we do advise not bringing young children. Anyone 15 and under must be accompanied by a ticket holder over 18 years old at all times.
What stage blew away at Leeds?
Organisers were forced to close the BBC Radio 1 stage, the Aux stage and the venue's second largest stage, the Chevron, after the site was hit by gusts of about 60mph. The arena at Bramham Park was eventually opened at 14:00 BST, with rap artist Bru-C the first artist to appear.Is there hot water at the Leeds Festival?
What about food? The food at the festival is expensive so we would recommend that you bring your own. We have cooking facilities in the Cloud Hub for making toasties and there is also hot water, a fridge and a microwave.Can you take a rucksack to the Leeds Festival?
There are no restrictions on bag size on your first entry to the festival, though all bags are subject to search. In the arena, your bag must be smaller than A4 size.Is the Leeds Festival cashless?
Leeds Festival is a fully cashless event.Can you take a water bottle into the Leeds Festival?
All Leeds customers are permitted to bring a small amount of food for personal consumption into the arena. All Leeds customers are permitted to bring a sealed, unopened 500ml bottle of water or soft drink into the arena.Do they strip search at UK festivals?
You will never be asked to remove ALL your clothing. All searches are undertaken with consent and can be stopped at any time, however this may forfeit your entry into the Festival.Can sniffer dogs at festivals smell alcohol?
Can drug dogs smell alcohol? With focused efforts and training, dogs can learn to identify and alert their handler to alcohol or individuals who have consumed alcohol. However, it isn't a common practice and may not prove as useful as narcotic and explosive detection.Are there police at the Leeds Festival?
West Yorkshire Police and Festival organisers, Festival Republic, work closely together to ensure the safety of attendees and in 2024, made 30 arrests for offences relating to drugs.Is it safe to walk at night in Leeds?
🚫 Try not to walk alone at night. 💡 Stick to busy, well-lit streets. 🍷 On nights out: – Don't accept drinks from strangers.How to survive Leeds fest?
1. Pack Smart, Party Hard
- Tent and Sleeping Bag: You need a home base.
- Waterproofs: Leeds weather is unpredictable!
- Portable Charger: Keep the selfies and snapchats coming.
- Earplugs: For when you need to catch some z's.
- Reusable Water Bottle: Stay hydrated and eco-friendly.
- Snacks: Trust us, you'll need them.