Roundhay Festival announces first headliner for 2027 edition – MUSE – 27 June 2027

American Express presents Roundhay Festival announces first headliner for 2027:

MUSE

Plus Special Guests:

NOTHING BUT THIEVES

Sunday 27 June 2027

Roundhay Park, Leeds

Festival announces first global headliner after its triumphant debut

Full line-up to be announced

Tickets on general sale Friday 13 November 10am

www.roundhayfestival.com

American Express presents Roundhay Festival is delighted to announce the first headliner for 2027, welcoming rock icons MUSE to Leeds’ Roundhay Park on Sunday 27 June 2027, joined by a special line-up including guests Nothing But Thieves. The full line-up is to be announced. The GRAMMY Award®-winning British group, one of the most iconic live acts of all time, will close Roundhay Festival’s second edition in style. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 13 November at 10am GMT. Visit www.roundhayfestival.com.

Since forming in Teignmouth, Devon in 1994, MUSE have built a reputation as one of the most ambitious live bands in the world, known for vast, boundary-pushing productions and a catalogue of huge rock anthems. Next summer they bring that spectacle to the beautiful Roundhay Park, joining a rich music legacy that was revived this year by the inaugural Roundhay Festival.

Epic tracks from “Plug In Baby” and “Time Is Running Out” to “Supermassive Black Hole” and “Uprising” have made MUSE global superstars and one of the UK’s most recognisable international artists of the past two decades.

MUSE continues to push those boundaries. In June 2026 they released their tenth studio album, The Wow! Signal, which went straight to Number 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart, their eighth consecutive chart-topper. The NME called it the band’s “best album in 20 years”. Produced with Dan Lancaster and Aleks Von Korff and recorded in part at Abbey Road Studios, the record includes the singles “Unravelling”, “Be With You”, “Cryogen”, “Hexagons” and “Nightshift Superstar”, plus “Hush”, a duet with Ellie Goulding.

The band spent 2026 taking The Wow! Signal Tour around the world, from an intimate album launch show at London’s Brixton Academy in April to a North American run that closed at the Hollywood Bowl. The European arena leg arrives in the UK next month with two nights each at Manchester’s Co-op Live and London’s The O2.

The British group has a long history with the city of Leeds, spanning more than two decades. The band played notable early Leeds venues including the Town & Country Club in 1999, the iconic grassroots venue the Duchess of York in 2000, and Leeds University Union’s Refectory in 2001, before going on to make several significant appearances and headline performances at Leeds Festival. Now, for the first time in a decade, it’s time to welcome MUSE back to a city that holds them dearly for one of the North’s biggest summer gigs.

Since forming in 2012, Nothing But Thieves have grown from a local Southend band into a global headline act, amassing a fiercely dedicated international fanbase, billions of streams, 1.2 million album sales and multiple gold and platinum records around the world. With four UK Top 10 albums, including their first UK Number One with 2023’s Dead Club City, and thousands of shows worldwide, the band have cemented their arena status with landmark sold-out performances at Wembley Arena. Marking a decade since their self-titled debut in 2025, the band returned to Angelic Studios in Banbury, the same residential studio where their first album was recorded, to begin a new chapter. Their latest album Stray Dogs, released in September, takes a more raw, organic and chaotic approach, reflecting the live energy and experience they have developed over more than a decade while retaining the instinctive, adventurous spirit that has always been central to Nothing But Thieves.

Also announced today, MUSE will headline BST Hyde Park in London on Saturday 26 June 2027. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 13 November at 10am. Visit www.bst-hydepark.com.

Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK & European Festivals, says “Following the success of our first year at Roundhay Park, we’re delighted to be returning to Leeds with one of the most incredible live bands in the world. Muse’s legendary outdoor performances and unrivalled production values continue to set the benchmark for live music, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to Roundhay for what promises to be a truly spectacular event.”

American Express presents Roundhay Festival, Leeds’ newest summer cultural highlight, made its spectacular debut in July 2026 in the iconic surroundings of Roundhay Park, bringing some of the biggest names in music to the city, including Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi.

With a rich history of hosting legendary live performances, Roundhay Park has welcomed some of music’s biggest icons over the decades, including Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson and Genesis. Roundhay Festival builds on that legacy, bringing world-class live music to Leeds and establishing the park as a major destination for unforgettable summer shows.

Tickets:

Amex pre-sale begins   Monday 9 November, 10am

Artist pre-sale Wednesday 11 November, 10am

AEG pre-sale Thursday 12 November, 10am

General on sale Friday 13 November, 10am

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About MUSE:

MUSE are Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard and Chris Wolstenholme. Since forming in 1994, the band have released ten studio albums and sold more than 30 million units worldwide. Their latest, The Wow! Signal (2026), became their eighth consecutive album to debut at Number 1 in the UK, following 2022’s Will of the People, which topped the charts in multiple territories. 2015’s Drones won the GRAMMY Award for Best Rock Album, the band’s second. MUSE’s many accolades include two GRAMMY Awards, an American Music Award, five MTV Europe Music Awards, two BRIT Awards, eleven NME Awards and seven Q Awards.

About Roundhay Festival:

Roundhay Festival, Leeds’s newest summer cultural highlight, debuted in July 2026 in the iconic Roundhay Park, a venue with a legendary musical history, including Madonna and The Rolling Stones.

Organised by AEG Presents – the team behind BST Hyde Park, All Points East, Forwards Festival and LIDO, which collectively contribute over £45 million to local economies each year – the festival will deliver world-class performances, premium experiences, and next-level production.

Committed to sustainability, Roundhay Festival integrates responsible energy use, waste management, and local partnerships into the event. Spanning over 700 acres, Roundhay Park is one of Europe’s largest city parks, and once again Roundhay Festival will deliver world-class music in an iconic setting.

Praise for Roundhay Festival’s first edition in 2026:

“A feel-good party… ★ ★ ★ ★” – The Telegraph

“A slick new northern event… In its inaugural year, Roundhay brought some of the biggest names to Leeds in a seamless production worthy of a well established festival ★★★★★” Daily Mirror + Daily Express

“a triumphant, sun-soaked debut” Yorkshire Evening Post

“A masterclass in how to curate a weekend that felt less like a series of gigs and more like a collective, high-energy exhale.” Yorkshire Evening Post

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About AEG Presents:

Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside BST Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Electric Forest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as ATEEZ, Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, ENHYPEN, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as Auguri Productions, The Bowery Presents, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Concerts West, Creativeman Productions, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Greenhouse Talent, Marshall Arts, MCT Agentur, Messina Touring Group, Outback Presents, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.