But it didn’t stop thousands of festivalgoers descending on Hillsborough Park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to see a top line-up.
Headliners Richard Ashcroft, Courteeners and Paul Heaton rocked the Sarah Nulty Main Stage. Other acts included Bloc Party, Blossoms,Kaiser Chiefs and the Sugababes and a surprise performance from McFly.
If you missed out on the event, don’t worry. Here is a collection of photos of all the live stage action over the weekend.
17. Creeping Jean
Creeping Jean joined The Leadmill stage on Sunday. Photo: Carolina Faruolo | Carolina Faruolo
18. Sola
Singer Sola took to The Open Arms stage on Sunday. Photo: Carolina Faruolo | Carolina Faruolo
19. Daniel Wakeford
Daniel Wakeford, who rose to fame on The Undateables, performs on The Open Arms stage on Sunday. Photo: Carolina Faruolo | Carolina Faruolo
20. Kaiser Chiefs
'I Predict A Riot' singers, the Kaiser Chiefs, got the crowd moving. Photo: Carolina Faruolo | Carolina Faruolo