Thousands enjoyed U2 take to the stage in Roundhay Park in August 1997 as part of the European leg of the group's PopMart tour. Heavy fain failed to dampen the spirits of fans as the band put on a show to remember. Enjoy these photos plucked from the YEP archive which aim to capture the spirit and excitement of the occasion. READ MORE: When Madonna mania swept over Roundhay Park LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
![Workmen construct the stage ahead of the concert.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxODE1NTA2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. U2 at Roundhay Park
Workmen construct the stage ahead of the concert. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
![Work starts on constructing the stage.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxODE1NTA3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
![The concert staging featured a giant video wall, arches and a 40-foot lemon.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxODE1NTA4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. U2 at Roundhay Park
The concert staging featured a giant video wall, arches and a 40-foot lemon. Photo: James Hardisty
![Your YEP featured U2 fanatics Martin Shanahan and Rosemary Parker from Pudsey. Thee are pictured showing off their huge collection of PopMart tour tickets.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxODE1NTA5.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. U2 at Roundhay Park
Your YEP featured U2 fanatics Martin Shanahan and Rosemary Parker from Pudsey. Thee are pictured showing off their huge collection of PopMart tour tickets. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
![U2 fans show off their tickets at the concert campsite. Pictured, from left, are Jane Johnson, Julie Makin, Rosie Hatfield and Donna Pidd.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxODE1NTEy.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. U2 at Roundhay Park
U2 fans show off their tickets at the concert campsite. Pictured, from left, are Jane Johnson, Julie Makin, Rosie Hatfield and Donna Pidd. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
![The set list included Even Better Than The Real Thing, Discothèque, Bullet The Blue Sky, Mysterious Ways and New Year's Day.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxODE1NTEz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. U2 at Roundhay Park
The set list included Even Better Than The Real Thing, Discothèque, Bullet The Blue Sky, Mysterious Ways and New Year's Day. Photo: James Hardisty