Reading Festival
When27–30 August 2026
WhereRichfield Avenue, Little John's Farm, RG1 8EQ Reading
TypeMusic festival
Reading Festival is an annual rock and pop music festival held at Richfield Avenue in Reading over the August bank holiday weekend. It shares its bill with the simultaneous Leeds Festival and stages live music across several stages. Confirmed headliners for 2026 include Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence and the Machine, Fontaines D.C. and Raye.
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