Reading Festival 2026
Sarah Pagel · 2 April 2026
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.
Where you'll be
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Richfield Avenue
Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8BJ, UK
Local Currency: GBP
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An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.
2 April 2026
