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Reading Festival 2026

Sarah Pagel · 31 August 2026

Last edition: 27 Aug 2026 – 30 Aug 2026 · next TBA Reading, United Kingdom

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 Reading Festival offers

The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume – no ringing on the train home. We love recommending a product we've been using ourselves for years.

For fans

Where you'll be

Richfield Avenue

Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8BJ, UK

Local Currency: GBP

Consider paying in GBP locally. Bring cash or use a payment card that supports this currency to avoid extra fees.

Past Editions

An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.

31 August 2026