Leeds Festival '26: Incredible energy as revellers build to third night and with some 417 items now in Lost Property

And this year's event is definitely 'take two' with a new look for stages and a refreshed arena, bringing glittering disco balls and chandeliers to clubbing classics.

Opening Thursday for the first time, with Kasabian taking the stage, and closing tomorrow night with headliners RAYE and Dave, tens of thousands are set to attend over four days.

And so far - despite early downpours - the grounds seem to be holding up ok, with chippings in some spots to keep back any mud from the rain.

Many revellers are happy in trainers or a uniform of short shorts with cowboy boots, faces painted with glitter and a dusting of sparkles.

And all the anticipation, the build up and planning, was to build to great swells of cheers for opening sets and with revellers dancing on shoulders to wave their hands in the air.

On Friday, as the sun set to a golden red glow framing her hair, Florence + The Machine swept the stage with a stunning set and powerhouse vocals.

Pausing midway, and looking out from the stage, she took a moment to take in the sheer scale of the venue and the energy building back at her.

"Thank you Leeds," she said with emotion. "I cannot think of a better way to spend my birthday."

Today's lineup sees major names take the main stage, known as The Grid, from Declan McKenna to Skepta and building to Charli XCX before Fontaines D.C. And tomorrow promises to build even bigger, closing with Sombr before RAYE and Dave.

This year also sees a revolution in the festival layout and main areas with a refresh dubbed 'Leeds Festival 2.0'. For dance music fans, The Warehouse has purpose built screens, while The Ballroom comes with its own glittering chandeliers.

Around 80,000 people are set to descend on the fields at Bramham Park over these four days, with the event having become a 'right of passage' for GCSE and A level students.

There are special measures in place to keep revellers safe, with festival 'angels' stepping in around the clock to keep an eye out.

Many young people, they said, were using safe spaces with charging pockets to straighten their hair and get ready for another night of dancing.

And there were some 417 items already handed in to Lost Property as of midday on Saturday, they added, from phones to power banks, pillows and camping chairs.

Leeds Festival, backed by Pepsi MAX presents, has brought in a sustainability charter this year with new measures to promote a greener experience.

One major change over recent years is going 'plastic-free' for food and drinks and cutlery, with local volunteers dotting the site as they help with litter picking.

And AIR Hubs - for assistance, information and response - are set up across the campsites and arena with 24 hour teams run by local volunteers for a hot drink or a listening ear.