Is this your first time at Leeds Festival or have you been before?

The August bank holiday weekend is set to see the likes of Liam Gallagher, Blink 182 and Fred Again.. take to the Main Stage.

But in case you’re wondering where you can get dropped off, if you can charge your phone on-site and what items you can bring to the campsite, this is everything you need to know before you head to the festival over the next few days.

When does Leeds Festival start and where is it located?

This year, the music festival is open to the public from Wednesday, August 21 until Monday, August 26.

For the campsite, Early Bird ticket holders can enter from 12 noon on Wednesday, while weekend ticket holders will have access from 3am on Thursday, August 22.

The main entertainment is taking place on Friday (23), Saturday (24) and Sunday (25).

The hours of entertainment are:

  • Thursday, August 22 – 7pm to 3am
  • Friday, August 23 – 12pm to 6am
  • Saturday, August 24– 12pm to 6am
  • Sunday, August 25 – 12pm to 6am

As usual, the bank holiday weekend event will be taking place at Bramham Park between Leeds and Wetherby.

Leeds Festival parking

Festivalgoers should note parking is included in the price of all tickets at the event. Once you have arrived, you will be directed where to park.

Leeds Festival website states: “Please travel to the A1, M1 or the A1(M) whether you are coming from the North, South, East or West and then follow the signs from the motorway.

“All routes to Rockstar Energy presents Leeds Festival start from the A1(M).

“Please note that the junction numbers on the A1(M) that we are using changed a few years ago and out-of-date printed maps, and old sat nav systems may not reflect the correct junction numbering on the ground so follow the signage on the routes rather than checking against a map.”

Leeds Festival drop-off

If you want to be dropped off or picked up at Leeds Festival, the website shares you will need to use the dedicated Pick-Up and Drop-Off zone, located off York Road (A64).

It adds: “There is no pick up/drop off facility near to Yellow Gate this year.

“This area will have dedicated signage with zones A-J along with better lighting to improve public safety.

“Please do not pre-arrange to meet at zones as some will open/close dependent on volumes of people and traffic.”

Can you take alcohol to Leeds Festival?

Alcohol for personal consumption for those aged 18 and over is allowed in the campsite before 6pm on Sunday evening.

However, alcohol is not allowed to be taken into the arena at Leeds Festival.

What can’t you take to Leeds Festival? Banned items

Visitors should note campfires and disposable BBQs are banned from both the campsite and the arena in 2024.

Other items banned from the campsite:

  • Aerosols over 250ml
  • Air Horns / Megaphones
  • Animals (other than registered hearing dogs or guide dogs)
  • Any goods for unauthorised trading with unauthorised Reading/Leeds Festival logos
  • Anything that could reasonably be considered for use as a weapon including oversized lighters or any item which may cause danger, offence or disruption to any other person
  • Balloons
  • Blow torches
  • Catapults
  • Chinese/Sky lanterns/Paper Lanterns
  • Clothing/Garments/Items which promote Cultural Appropriation
  • Disposable BBQs
  • Non-Disposable BBQs
  • Dogs (other than registered hearing dogs or guide dogs)
  • Disposable vapes (note, refillable vapes are permitted)
  • Drones and other flying devices
  • Excessive amounts of food (i.e. more than for personal consumption)
  • Fireworks/Pyrotechnics, Flares/Distress Flares
  • Generators (unless in campervan)
  • Glass bottles, jars, containers over 100ml. Items under this measurement, such as small perfume bottles, nail varnish, and small mirrors will be permitted
  • Illegal Substances (drugs) and legal highs, herbal highs, new psychoactive substances and unidentifiable substances - including Nitrous Oxide
  • Nitrous Oxide and any items associated with the taking of NPS and NOS (including but not limited to balloons, whipped cream dispensers, water crackers / CO2 dispensers)
  • Penknife
  • Perfume and make up (over 100ml)
  • Petrol Burner
  • Portable laser equipment and pens
  • Skateboards and rollerblades, hover-boards, scooters, bicycles, and other personal motorized and non-motorized vehicles
  • Sound systems (Small Portable speakers are permitted in Campsites)
  • Spray Cans
  • Unauthorised professional film or video equipment, radios or walkie talkies
  • Unauthorised solicitation or marketing materials (e.g., handbills, flyers, stickers)
  • Unofficial tabards and reflective jackets

See what items are banned in the arena and what you can bring (both in the campsite and arena) here.

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Leeds Festival map

You can download a map of Leeds Festival as a PDF here.

Can you charge your phone at Leeds Festival?

You will be able to charge your phone, as Charge Candy will be providing the phone power at Leeds Festival.

You can hire one of the portable chargers in advance here.

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How old do you have to be to go to Leeds Festival?

Leeds Festival explains: “We 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.

“Children under 13 years are admitted free. ID may be required upon entry to the event.”