The headliners for Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 have been announced, and for the first time in 25 years, they are exclusively UK and Irish acts!
The sister festivals will be headlined by six of the best local food talents. These include Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines DC and RAYE.
According to Reading and Leeds Festival, the twin events will be the only UK festival appearances for all six headliners next year.
Additional artists have also been confirmed, including Role Model, JADE, Josh Baker, Kneecap, Kettama, Geese, Skye Newman, Adéla, Keo, and special guests Skepta and Sombr. Kasabian will play a special set at Leeds on Thursday night, while DJ Chris Stussy will perform at Reading.
The line-up is far from complete, with many more artists to be announced including some who have been edited from the initial posters.
The events will take place at Reading’s Richfield Avenue and Bramham Park in Leeds on bank holidays Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 August 2026, with artists rotating which days they perform.
Tickets go on general sale at 12pm on Wednesday (December 3), with pre-sales already live. Click here for more information.
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