Reading & Leeds 2026 just leveled UP! 60 plus new names have been added and the lineup is looking seriously stacked.
Joining huge headliners like Charli xcx, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C. and RAYE, this new wave brings a mix of rap, indie, pop and alt vibes:
Gunna (Reading only), Loyle Carner, Declan McKenna, Maisie Peters, James Marriott, Men I Trust, Viagra Boys, The Lathums (Leeds only), Duke Dumont, Kingfishr, Slayyyter, Holly Humberstone, Clara La San, Paris Paloma and loads more, there’s something for literally every mood.
BIG news: there’s a brand new stage for 2026 The Warehouse
A purpose-built dance space with next-level sound + lighting, going full immersive club mode all weekend.
Taking over that stage is
Skepta b2b Prospa (Reading) / East End Dubs (Leeds), Hybrid Minds, Mall Grab, Hedex, Bou, Rossi., Max Dean b2b Luke Dean + more — expect pure chaos in the best way
Also some standout moments:
Violet Grohl hitting her first ever festival set, Cruz Beckham stepping up with The Breakers, and RAYE’s sisters Absolutely and Amma joining the bill.
Overall vibe?
Massive mix of big names, fresh faces, with a whole new rave arena, this year isn’t just a festival, it’s a full experience.
Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster
Reading Festival | 27-30 Aug 2026 | Richfield Avenue, Reading
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