Dua Lipa is reportedly in advanced talks to headline Reading and Leeds Festival in 2027, three years after her Glastonbury Pyramid Stage performance, with a Coachella slot also close.
Negotiations for Major Festival Slots
The 31-year-old pop star is said to be negotiating a headline slot at Reading and Leeds Festival in 2027, according to The Sun. She is also reportedly close to securing a headline appearance at California's Coachella festival, potentially setting up a busy year.
An insider told the publication: 'Next year is going to be huge for Dua.' The source claimed negotiations were progressing for both festivals, although neither booking has been officially announced.
Return to Reading and Leeds
Reading and Leeds will return from August 26 to 29 next year, with performances taking place at Richfield Avenue in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds. Should the deal go ahead, it would mark Dua's first appearance at the twin festivals since 2018, when she performed on the main stage.
A headline slot would represent a promotion for the Grammy-winning singer, whose career has reached extraordinary heights in the intervening eight years.
Glastonbury Triumph and Future Plans
In 2024, Dua headlined Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, delivering an elaborate, hit-packed performance featuring the likes of Levitating, Don't Start Now, New Rules and One Kiss. The star, who had previously spoken about manifesting the career-defining moment, told the crowd: 'I've dreamed about this my whole life.'
Her show included slick choreography, multiple costume changes and a surprise appearance from Tame Impala's Kevin Parker. The reported Reading and Leeds performances are expected to form part of a bigger comeback, with a new stadium tour also reportedly being discussed.
Dua performed two sold-out nights at Wembley Stadium in June 2025 as part of her Radical Optimism tour, and insiders believe another London stadium run could be on the cards. Wembley and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium have reportedly emerged as possible venues, although dates and locations have yet to be finalised.
The Brit Awards are also said to be interested in securing a performance from Dua, who could be preparing to launch a new musical era in early 2027. Her third studio album, Radical Optimism, arrived in May 2024 and spawned the hits Houdini, Training Season and Illusion.
The singer has yet to formally announce her next album, but reports suggest new music could arrive in time for her rumoured festival appearances. Reading and Leeds organisers have yet to confirm whether Dua will be joining the 2027 line-up.
