American Express presents Roundhay Festival, the newest highlight of Leeds’s 2026 summer cultural calendar, welcomes Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi on Saturday 4 July. Five more exciting acts have been announced to join Lewis: Jessie Murph, Kerr Mercer, Nieve Ella, Ber and Amex Unsigned artist, Maya Lane, alongside previously announced special guests Conan Gray and Jacob Alon. More artists to be announced, for tickets visit www.roundhayfestival.com
Growing up in a small town in the American South, Jessie Murph has emerged as one of the most compelling new voices in modern music, turning early rejection into fuel for a rapidly rising career. Blending trap, r&b, pop and raw country influence, she’s built a sound that is emotionally unfiltered and unmistakably her own. Murph first broke through with a wave of viral momentum on social media before releasing her 2023 mixtape drowning, featuring standout tracks like Always Been You. The project quickly established her as a Gen Z artist unafraid to confront heartbreak, identity and personal struggle head-on.
Another Scottish rising star, Kerr Mercer is bringing his powerhouse soulful-pop to Sunday’s line-up with the full approval of Lewis Capaldi, who has helped support his nascent career and written a song with him. Mercer cites soul greats like Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and Etta James as influences and has also supported Myles Smith and Teddy Swims. His raw, emotive vocals and masterful piano work have quickly built him a fervent grassroots following and his singles Alcohol and 0:01 have been breaking through nationwide. Armed with a voice that demands to be heard, Mercer is poised to deliver a genuine, heart-on-his-sleeve set to grab Roundhay Park.
Nieve Ella continues her unstoppable ascent, evolving from bedroom-pop beginnings into a confident, guitar-led indie force. With her standout 2024 EP Watch It Ache And Bleed and a run of acclaimed singles, she has cemented herself as a fiercely relatable voice in modern indie music. Kicking off her new era with the single Drive, she explores a moodier, more nocturnal sound-expanding the sonic world first introduced on her 2024 EP. The track marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Shropshire-born songwriter, one defined by growing confidence, maturity and creative ambition.
Hailing from Minnesota, Ber (AKA Berit Dybing) celebrates finding true love and her “best life” on her debut alt-pop/country album, Good, Like It Should Be.The 12-track project, which came out earlier this year, was mostly written on a small Korg recorder in Wisconsin and Minnesota, as a ‘time capsule’, also focused on self-acceptance and inward reflection.
London singer Maya Lane’s pop country/folk style draws influences from the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Kacey Musgraves, HAIM and Joni Mitchell. In her short career, Maya has accumulated 3 million streams, picking up editorial playlists on Spotify and Apple Music.
Roundhay Park is steeped in music history, having hosted legendary performances from the likes of Madonna, The Rolling Stones and, more recently, Ed Sheeran. This year it will host live music from some of the world’s biggest stars. In addition to Lewis Capaldi’s show, ‘Mr. Worldwide’ himself, Pitbull brings his incredible show to Roundhay Festival on Friday 3 July.
Lewis Capaldi’s huge show in Leeds is a fitting centrepiece for one of Britain’s most popular artists. A joyous appearance at Noah Kahan’s BST Hyde Park set last year sparked a rapturous welcome from fans. In November, Capaldi released his new EP, Survive and the title track became the fastest-selling UK single of 2025, marking his sixth UK Number 1.The response was electric, with critics unanimous in their praise, delivering four and five-star reviews across the board.
Now, Capaldi is making his ultimate comeback performing at Roundhay Festival on Saturday 4 July and at BST Hyde Park on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July.
AEG Presents, the organisers of London’s flagship festival BST Hyde Park, is bringing premium festival experiences, next-level production and world-class performances to Leeds. Renowned for its high-quality fan experience, BST Hyde Park has offered once-in-a-lifetime concerts since 2013. The award-winning festival’s attention to detail in event production has built its reputation as a top-tier music event.
Roundhay Festival headliners, full line-ups and programmes are still to be announced. Follow Roundhay on Instagram and X, and join their newsletter here for updates.