It might be Christmas time, but we're already setting our sights on next summer's festivities as Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 have announced a stacked line-up of acts for 2026 — including Charli XCX, Florence and the Machine, Raye and more. Here's everything you need to know about the two festivals below:
When is Reading and Leeds 2026 Festival, and who are the headliners?
Set to kick off on the Bank Holiday weekend of Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 August 2026 at Little John’s Farm in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds, Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 has officially announced its headliners — and it's looking set to be one of the best line-ups ever (in our opinion, anyway).
Posting on Instagram, the official festival poster was revealed, featuring the six headliners: Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence & the Machine, Fontaines D.C. and Raye.
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As well as the stellar headline acts, there's a roster of exciting talent packing out the stages, too. JADE, Kneecap, Skye Newman, and Role Model are among the acts who've been officially announced.
You might notice a running theme with this year's acts — they're all British and Irish. It's the first time in 25 years that this has been the case, say organisers. It might also be your only chance to catch Charli XCX at a festival this year, as Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 are currently her only festival shows scheduled.
How to get tickets for Reading and Leeds Festival 2026
Music fans are currently able to register for pre-sale tickets on the festivals' official website, and there's also an option to secure tickets for only £20, meaning you don't need to try and beat the queues when tickets go live.
Full camping weekend tickets cost £325, while non-camping tickets cost £295. Not bad for a weekend packed with the UK's best artists, we reckon.
With so many exciting acts already lined up, we can't wait to see who else is added to the bill. Watch this space…
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