Reading Festival 2026
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 2 April 2026
About this festival
Reading Festival is the UK's longest-running popular music festival, held annually in Reading over the August bank holiday weekend. It showcases a diverse lineup of rock, indie, and hip-hop artists, sharing its bill with the simultaneous Leeds Festival.
What this festival offers
Don't lose your ears at Reading Festival
The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.
Where you'll be
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Richfield Avenue
Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8BJ, UK
Local Currency: GBP
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Last verified 2 April 2026
