Leeds Festival has announced major changes and improvements for the summer 2025 edition of the event.
Taking place over the August bank holiday weekend, Leeds Fest will welcome thousands of people to Bramham Park. Headline acts include Chappell Roan, Travis Scott, Bring Me The Horizon and Hozier.
Leeds Festival which is paired with sister event Reading Festival, will run between Thursday, August 21 and Sunday, August 24.
Rockstar Energy presents Reading and Leeds Festival have announced details of a historic overhaul to its camping offering – its biggest change to the set up in many years. For 2025, the festival will introduce a range of new camping improvements, programming, experiences and complimentary add-ons as part of a refreshed campsite layout.
With five new campsites on offer, attendees will have the choice – at no extra cost – to tailor their weekend experience to suit them best. With Reading & Leeds Festival investing substantially in these new elements, it marks a significant evolution to what camping can be at a major UK festival.
Speaking about this news Melvin Benn, Managing director of Festival Republic, who oversee the events, said: “It brings me great excitement and pride to unveil not just the biggest change in the Reading and Leeds festival sites since 1989 but the most comprehensive overhaul in the camping experience at a UK festival in festival history. That experience at Reading and Leeds is a formative part of the weekend and something that means a lot to not just festival-goers but us as organisers too. With the support of some incredible partners, we’re transforming everything to high new standards not seen at a major UK festival before – with everything from the facilities to adding exciting new entertainment, all the while catering to a variety of preferences across five distinct camping spaces.
“This will fundamentally change what the Reading and Leeds weekend experience means to so many, and serves as a positive marker for what festivals can and should be offering in 2025 and beyond.”
Changes announced to the campsites feature:
The Fields: open to anyone, this is the place for those looking for a lively atmosphere, great vibes and the ability to tailor the experience once arrived, between closer to the arenas or chilled further away.
- Daytime activities include a standout football pitch, pop-up performances and more.
- No booking is required, with weekend and weekend + early entry tickets automatically allowing access to The Fields.
The Garden: expanding what was quiet camp, this is the place for those looking for a more relaxed camping experience with limited noise after 1am.
- Daytime activities at The Garden include yoga, meditation and the first-ever Reading and Leeds Run Club to kickstart the festival day.
The Meadow: building on what was eco camp, this is the space for those looking for that festival camping experience whilst reducing their impact on the environment.
- To stay in this campsite, campers must sign up to the following principles: ‘Respect Your Fellow Campers’, ‘Respect The Environment’ (avoiding littering, separating recyclable materials and don’t cause excess waste) and ‘Leave The Campsite Exactly As You Found It’.
- Daytime activities at The Meadow include yoga, sustainability-focused talks, upcycling workshops, and clothes swaps.
The Grove: A warm and welcoming space for festival-goers who want to camp with a supportive, like-minded community. The Grove is all about inclusivity, respect, and creating a positive environment where everyone can relax and be themselves. In partnership with Safer Spaces Now CIC, this camp is supported by gender-inclusive teams who are dedicated to creating a safer environment for all.
- Daytime activities at The Grove include open mic sessions, film screenings, karaoke and more.
The Valley: a dedicated campsite for those coming to the festival on their own or as a pair. Suited for those looking for some ‘me time’ during the festival and for those knowing that everyone also in the campsite is in the same boat, it’s a great chance to meet like-minded festival goers and build new memories in the spirit of the festival.
- Daytime Activities at The Valley include ‘FYP (Find Your Pal)’, ‘Meet Me Here’ daily meetups and a ‘Link Up Lounge’.
Across these new campsites, a string of new initiatives are being implemented for 2025, with organisers making substantial investments that change what’s expected from a UK festival camping experience. This includes:
- Significantly Improved toilets in all campsites. Vacuum toilet cubicles will be introduced across the entire campsites in both Reading and Leeds – replacing the existing models that have been in place for a number of years. They’ll use 75 per cent less water than standard flushing toilets and lower our carbon footprint by 66 per cent by arriving in collapsible units with efficient transport design. Toilets will include fresh water hand wash basins with liquid soap and mirrors. The Meadow (eco camp) will still feature compost sawdust toilets – the ultimate gold standard for sustainability.
- More Showers introduced in all campsites. Adding more shower facilities across the entire campsites in both Reading and Leeds – it ensures shorter queues as well as more private facilities for campers.
- Get ready with me stations introduced in all campsites. Once a paid-for extra, GRWM areas will feature throughout the festival campsites for free, including mirrors, dressing tables and seating, plugs for straighteners/hair dryers and toiletries.
- Increased decor and production in all campsites. Each campsite will feature its own character and characteristics, introducing experiences not seen at Reading & Leeds before.
- New non-music activities/programming introduced in all campsites. Adding to the festival weekend ranging from run clubs and yoga to film screenings among others.
- A zero tolerance behaviour policy reinforced across the whole festival Site. Refreshed codes of conduct and 24/7 security building on previous safety measures, adding to a new level of security in 2025.
Originally Published by Leeds-Live.co.ukon 11th February 2025. SOURCE
Author: Adam Parry
Adam is the co-founder and editor of www.eventindustrynews.com Adam, a technology evangelist also organises Event Tech Live, Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology and the Event Technology Awards. Both events take place in November, London.
