Unfortunately, this year's festival was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year's line up at Bramham Park would have seen megastars like Stormzy, Billie Eilish, A$AP Rocky, Green Day, Haim, and Wolf Alice headlining. To mark the weekend, we took a look back at some of the best performances throughout the Leeds Festival history - is your favourite on the list?
7. Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish on the main stage in August 2019. Mark Bickerdike Photography
8. Morrissey
Morrissey, who came to fame as frontman of The Smiths, played Leeds Festival back on 29 August 2004. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Karen O, the lead singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, pictured on the Main Stage in August 2009. Picture By Simon Hulme.
10. Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop, from Iggy and the Stooges, on stage at the festival in August 2005. Photo: Simon Hulme
11. Florence and the Machine
Florence and the Machine on the NME Stage in August 2009. Picture By Simon Hulme.
12. Metallica
Metallica played Leeds Festival back in August 2008. Pictured is front man James Hetfield.