Lewis Capaldi highlights Leeds ticket sales gap amid UK tour

Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi humorously addressed the city of Leeds during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, after noticing his 2026 UK summer tour has not sold out tickets there, unlike other venues. He directed a cheeky message to Leeds residents, jokingly questioning their lack of ticket purchases and urging them to buy tickets even for someone they dislike. This remark sparked laughter on the show, including from Taylor Swift, and was widely shared on social media. Leeds locals responded with mixed views, clarifying that they do not dislike Capaldi, with some explaining ticket sales may be affected by factors like public transport and the festival lineup. The Roundhay Festival, where Capaldi is headlining in July 2026, will feature other artists like Pitbull and Kesha, and aims to re-establish Roundhay Park as a live music venue. Capaldi's comments highlighted the strong sales elsewhere contrasted with the gap in Leeds, making the city a notable outlier on his tour.