Pitbull headlined the inaugural Roundhay Festival in Leeds on July 3, 2026, drawing a crowd of 69,999 fans to Roundhay Park. The event, described as a near copy of the BST Hyde Park lineup, featured Los Tucanes De Tijuana, Lil Jon, Tinie Tempah, and Jason Derulo before Pitbull's closing set.
Efficient Operations and Scenic Venue
Attendees praised the festival's smooth operations on its first day. Queues moved quickly, security was swift, and the park's natural amphitheater layout provided excellent views from all angles. The stage was set in a bowl-shaped area surrounded by hills, creating an ideal concert space.
Lil Jon energized the crowd with hits like Get Low, Yeah, and Turn Down For What, leading a chorus of Sweet Caroline. Backstage, he told the reporter, 'They know how to party,' referring to UK audiences.
Tinie Tempah and Jason Derulo Deliver High-Energy Sets
Tinie Tempah arrived in a dark green Rolls Royce and overcame early technical difficulties to perform hits like Pass Out and Earthquake. He was joined by DJ Charlsey. Backstage, Tinie called being behind club bangers 'an honour and a privilege.'
Jason Derulo followed with a high-octane set spanning his career, including Riding Solo, Wiggle, In My Head, and Want To Want Me. His performance featured dancers in revealing attire, which the reporter noted was 'part concert, part soft porn,' but the crowd enjoyed it.
Pitbull's Headline Performance and Festival Atmosphere
Pitbull's set was described as 'bonkers,' featuring a medley of his hits: Fireball, On The Floor, Hotel Room Service, and Timber. He ended with Give Me Everything and a speech about unity. The reporter noted that Pitbull 'solved world peace and raised the collective global dopamine levels by a third.'
Fans dressed as Pitbull in bald caps were widespread, with a world record attempt for most bald caps in one place planned for the following weekend. The festival's VIP area lacked rosé, and the bill featured no female performers aside from dancers, which the reporter critiqued as not being 'a bastion of light for feminism.'
Overall Impression and Future Prospects
The festival was praised for its slick operations, reminiscent of BST Hyde Park. The reporter concluded that the location in Leeds opens up the experience to northern audiences and hoped for more editions. Pitbull is scheduled to perform at BST Hyde Park on July 10, 2026.
