27 brand new acts have been confirmed for Leeds Festival 2023.
The festival is taking place on August Bank Holiday weekend - August 25 to August 27 - and will return to Leeds' legendary Bramham Park. Headliners include Billie Eilish, Sam Fender, Imagine Dragons, Foals, and The Killers.
Joining the headliners are some of the hottest new names in music, who will be performing on the BBC Introducing Stage. In addition to this, the line-up for Leeds’ late night party stage Anachronica has also been revealed.
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There is a wide variety of artists across different genres for everyone to enjoy at the 2023 instalment of the festival, and with 15 of the already announced artists having come through the BBC Introducing portal, including Arlo Parks, Declan McKenna, Mimi Webb and Wet Leg , a chance for festival goers to catch future stars.
BBC Introducing Stage
Over half of the 2023 lineup have risen from the Introducing stage with monumental slots and support from the platform on their journeys. The stage has also previously witnessed jaw-dropping surprise sets from superstars like Ed Sheeran, The 1975, Loyle Carner and many more. It's a must-stop for fans embarking on a musical exploration, where they might discover the next big star or experience a once-in-a-lifetime surprise from a huge artist.
Line up:
- HotWax
- ALT BLK ERA
- Matilda Mann
- Only The Poets
- Antony Szmierek
- L'Objectif
- Frozemode
- Lucia & The Best Boys
- TS Lagga
- CharlottePlank
- VIDDY
- Grandmas House
- Lexie Carroll
- Native James
- Pritt
- Blazer Boccle
- Pixey
- Chalk
- The Goa Express
- TWST
- Hannah Grae
- Beaux
- Bella Mae
- Haunt The Woods
- Cole Bleu
- Frankie Beetlestone
- ADMT
- Anchor Lane
The Anachronica Stage
Part of the late-night events at Leeds Festival, the stage highlights DJs pioneering in jungle, garage and dubstep, with each stepping up bravely into Anachronica’s world.
Line-up:
- DJ Bakey
- BP
- DJ Flight
- Dr Dubplate
- FELIXCW
- Reo
- SILVA BUMPA
- Tañ
- Y U QT
With hundreds of thrilling acts set to play, Leeds is set to return as the ultimate festival weekend of the summer - defining and celebrating the sounds of modern ground-breaking music, as well as boasting a world-class comedy line-up. It is just two and a half months away.
Fans can be the first to hear further line-up announcements, artist news and much more here.
