Reading & Leeds Festival has announced a 'completely revamped' stage layout for its 2026 event, described as the biggest staging and arena overhaul in the festival's 37-year history. The improvements will focus on The Grid, the festival's main stage, and will be implemented simultaneously at both sites: Little John's Farm in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds.
Dates and Headliners
The festival is scheduled for the August bank holiday weekend, from Thursday, August 27 to Sunday, August 30, 2026. This year's lineup features six headliners: Fontaines D.C., Florence + The Machine, Dave, Charli XCX, Raye, and Kasabian. Kasabian will play an exclusive headline slot on Thursday night, making their festival debut, but only at the Leeds site.
Ticket Availability
Limited official tickets remain available via Ticketmaster, including both camping and regular weekend passes. For those who missed out, resale options are available on platforms such as viagogo and StubHub. However, festival organizers warn that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase, and resold tickets may not be valid for admission. Fans are advised to check terms and conditions with the original seller before purchasing from resale markets.
Other Acts
Additional performers include Skepta, Sombr, Role Model, JADE, Kneecap, and many more. The festival is sponsored by Pepsi MAX this year.
