Reading & Leeds
Reading and Leeds Festival is the UK's premier twin festival experience, taking place simultaneously across two iconic locations. Known for launching careers and delivering unforgettable performances from the biggest names in rock, alternative and contemporary music.
Headliners for Reading & Leeds 2026 — more acts on the official line-up, subject to change.
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Reading & Leeds returns in 2026, running 27-30 Aug at England. With a capacity of around 90,000, it sits at the larger end of the UK festival calendar.
Expect a major, camping, youth feel. Rock / pop / alt, The UK’s biggest dual-site youth festival featuring huge headliners across rock, pop fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Charli XCX, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Chase & Status, Fontaines D.C., RAYE.
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Weather odds
Based on 30 years of historical weather (1995-2024) for this festival's own site and dates — odds, not a forecast. Weather data by Open-Meteo.
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Photos from Reading & Leeds’s own website (readingandleedsfestival.com) · tap any to visit
Word on the field
“Torrential downpours weren't enough to dampen the mood of Reading Festival. Thousands faithfully gathered at the iconic festival site.”
“I think there was too many people (oversold) for the size of venue.”
Short excerpts from independent reviews and attendee posts, each linked to its source — not Fezzy’s opinions.
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