The heavens may have opened but it still proved to be a beautiful day for those lucky enough to get a ticket. 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 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. 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
9. U2 at Roundhay Park
Heavy rain before U2 appeared on stage failed to dampen the spirts of concert-goers. Photo: James Hardisty
10. U2 at Roundhay Park
u2 guitarist Adam Clayton performs on stage. Photo: James Hardisty
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