Ten of the biggest crowds in history on Roundhay Park

By Daniel Sheridan

Published 9th Jun 2019, 12:20 GMT

As Ed Sheeran is due to hit the stage in Roundhay Park in August, we rounded up ten of the biggest crowds in history on the turf.

From U2 to Robbie Williams, a huge array of acts have graced the park.

The band took to the stage in July.

placeholder image — The band took to the stage in July.

The Rolling Stones in 1982.

placeholder image — The Rolling Stones in 1982.

Bruce Springsteen took to the stage in July.

placeholder image — Bruce Springsteen took to the stage in July.

Genesis took to the stage in June.

placeholder image — Genesis took to the stage in June.

Madonna took to the stage in August.

placeholder image — Madonna took to the stage in August.

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