15-16 AUG
2026
A Celebration of
Community, Culture, food & FASHION
What’s Happening at the Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Leeds Road Festival returns on 15–16 August 2026. From live entertainment and mouth-watering food to cultural showcases, shopping, and family activities, there’s something exciting around every corner.
Watch spectacular performances, discover amazing local businesses, enjoy flavours from around the world, and celebrate the diversity that makes our community so special.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and be part of one of the biggest community celebrations of the year. We look forward to seeing you there!
Festival Highlights
Food Stalls
Treat your taste buds to a fantastic selection of local favourites and international cuisine, featuring authentic Pakistani and South Asian flavours, street food, desserts, and much more.
Fun Fairs
Enjoy thrilling rides, exciting games, family attractions, and non-stop entertainment for visitors of all ages. There’s plenty of fun waiting for everyone.
Live mUSIC
Feel the energy with live music, cultural performances, traditional dance, and exciting stage acts that bring the Leeds Road Festival to life throughout the weekend.
Free Parking
Access
Food Trucks
Family Friendly
Paying Tribute TO
PIONEERS OF LEEDS ROAD
The Leeds Road Festival is more than a celebration—it’s a tribute to the pioneers whose vision, dedication, and community spirit helped shape Leeds Road into what it is today. Their legacy continues to inspire this annual gathering and the generations that follow.
As we celebrate in 2026, we proudly honour their contribution while bringing people together through culture, heritage, and a shared sense of community.
what's happening
At Leeds Road Festival
Leeds Road Festival week lands with a bang
Bradford-based housing provider Incommunities will once again support the initiative, as well as encouraging residents of its properties to visit the event over the festival
Leeds Road Festival launches with reception at Bradford Live
The Leeds Road Festival, highlighting the heart of Bradford’s Leeds Road corridor, launched in style on Sunday evening at Bradford Live with a special reception
The Legacy of the Curry King: How Shabir Hussain Put Leeds Road on the Culinary Map
It all began with just 28 seats. Back in 1995, a young, wildly ambitious entrepreneur named Shabir Hussain took a chance on himself and opened
Leeds Road Festival week lands with a bang
Bradford-based housing provider Incommunities will once again support the initiative, as well as encouraging residents of its properties to visit the event over the festival weekend. Saleem Ahktar, co-founder of
Leeds Road Festival launches with reception at Bradford Live
The Leeds Road Festival, highlighting the heart of Bradford’s Leeds Road corridor, launched in style on Sunday evening at Bradford Live with a special reception attended by 250 guests. The
The Legacy of the Curry King: How Shabir Hussain Put Leeds Road on the Culinary Map
It all began with just 28 seats. Back in 1995, a young, wildly ambitious entrepreneur named Shabir Hussain took a chance on himself and opened the very first Akbar’s on
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