Rock icons Muse have been announced as the first global headliners for Roundhay Festival 2027, bringing their stadium spectacle to Leeds’ Roundhay Park next summer for their first gig in the city in a decade

Rock giants Muse are set to play a massive outdoor show in Leeds next summer after being unveiled as the first headliner for the second edition of Roundhay Festival.

The GRAMMY Award-winning British trio will top the bill at Roundhay Park on June 27, joined by special guests Nothing But Thieves, with more support acts to be announced - alongside further details of additional headliners next year.

The huge outdoor date marks the band’s first performance in Leeds in 10 years.

Muse make their return to Leeds for the first time in a decade as they are announced as your first headline act for Roundhay Festival 2027 | Provided (AEG Presents)

placeholder image — Muse make their return to Leeds for the first time in a decade as they are announced as your first headline act for Roundhay Festival 2027 | Provided (AEG Presents)

The announcement comes off the back of the band’s tenth studio album The Wow! Signal, which landed straight at Number 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart in June 2026 to become their eighth consecutive chart-topping record.

Famous for monumental hits including ‘Plug In Baby,’ ‘Time Is Running Out,’ ‘Supermassive Black Hole’, and ‘Uprising,’ Muse have built a reputation over three decades as one of the world's most formidable live rock acts.

The Teignmouth-formed band holds a deep history with Leeds spanning back to their early career, having played legendary grassroots spots including the Duchess of York in 2000, the Town & Country Club in 1999, and the Leeds University Union Refectory in 2001, alongside multiple high-profile headline sets at Leeds Festival.

Joining them on the bill are Southend alt-rockers Nothing But Thieves, who achieved major outdoor guest status following four UK Top 10 albums - including their 2023 UK Number One Dead Club City - and the September release of their latest album Stray Dogs.

Roundhay Festival made its debut in July 2026, bringing global artists including Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi to the iconic green space and reviving a rich legacy of historic outdoor concerts at the park, which has previously hosted icons such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, and The Rolling Stones.

Jim King, CEO of AEG Presents UK & European Festivals, said: "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."

How to get tickets for Roundhay Festival 2027

Tickets for the show will go on general sale on November 13 at 10am GMT through the official Roundhay Festival website.

A series of pre-sales will take place in the lead-up to the general release:

American Express Pre-sale: November 9 at 10am

Artist Pre-sale: November 11 at 10am

AEG Pre-sale: November 12 at 10am