Reading and Leeds Festival Unveils Major Lineup Expansion with Celebrity Additions
Reading and Leeds Festival has dramatically expanded its 2026 lineup with the announcement of over 60 new artists, including high-profile names such as Cruz Beckham and Violet Grohl. The festival, which spares no expense in curating its roster, will take place from Thursday, August 27, to Sunday, August 30, across its dual sites at Bramham Park in Leeds and Little John's Farm in Reading.
Star-Studded Additions and Headliners
Cruz Beckham, performing with his band The Breakers, and Violet Grohl, daughter of Dave Grohl, are set to make their marks at the festival. Violet Grohl's appearance marks her UK festival debut, adding a fresh dynamic to the event. They join previously confirmed headliners Charli xcx, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Raye, Fontaines DC, and Chase & Status, ensuring a diverse and powerful musical experience.
The new lineup includes notable acts such as Gunna (exclusive to Reading), Loyle Carner (Reading only), Declan McKenna, Maisie Peters, James Marriott, Men I Trust (Reading only), Viagra Boys (Reading only), Arthur Hill, The Lathums (Leeds only), Duke Dumont, Kingfishr, Slayyyter, The K's (Leeds only), Julia Wolf, Holly Humberstone, Clara La San, and Paris Paloma. Additionally, Raye's sisters, Absolutely and Amma, are scheduled to perform, adding a familial touch to the festivities.
Innovative New Venue: The Warehouse
A highlight of the 2026 festival is the introduction of The Warehouse, a specially constructed arena dedicated to dance music. This innovative venue combines cutting-edge audio technology with spectacular lighting to create a fully immersive clubbing atmosphere. Headliners for The Warehouse include Max Dean b2b Luke Dean (Reading only), Hybrid Minds, Skepta b2b Prospa in Reading, and Skepta b2b East End Dubs in Leeds.
The dance lineup also features artists like Rossi., Mall Grab, Omar +, Bou (Reading only), Hedex, Silva Bumpa, Alisha (Leeds only), Sota, Luuk Van Dijk (Reading only), Locky (Leeds only), Riordan, IN PARALLEL, Notion, Julian Fijma, Joss Dean b2b Nafe Smallz (Reading only), Hamdi, Tommy Phillips (Reading only), Saint Ludo, [IVY] (Leeds only), Djammin, Meeshy, and Jack Marlow (Leeds only).
Additional Performers and Ticket Information
Further artists announced include YT, Niko B, Rose Gray (Leeds only), Bassvictim, Florence Road, Frost Children (Reading only), Whatmore, The Lilacs (Leeds only), Overpass, SPEED, bar italia, Chloe Qisha (Reading only), Clementine Douglas, and Jane Remover (Reading only). The list extends to dexter in the newsagent, Basht. (Leeds only), Cardinals, Radio Free Alice (Reading only), Westside Cowboy, The North, Say Now, DJ EJ, Bleech 9:3, Fliss (Reading only), Betty, Garage Flower (Leeds only), The Guest List, Lamb, Mulaa Joans, Day We Ran, People I've Met, Gurriers (Leeds only), Finessekid, Seb Lowe (Reading only), Kilu, Ruby Roberts, Raynor, Florentenes (Leeds only), Pozzy, she's green, Tooth, and Sade Olutola.
Previously announced acts like Jade, Role Model, Kneecap, Skye Newman, Keo, Josh Baker, Kettama, Geese, and Chris Stussy round out the lineup, with festival bosses teasing more announcements to come.
Tickets are currently on sale via the festival websites and Ticketmaster. Pricing includes weekend camping at £325 plus a £20 deposit, early entry weekend camping at £361 with an additional £20 deposit, and Saturday and Sunday non-camping tickets at £230 with a £20 deposit. For Leeds, Thursday tickets are £55 plus a £20 deposit, while day tickets for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday cost £125 with a £20 deposit. Boutique and premium camping options are available for those seeking a luxurious festival experience.
