Reading Festival returns to Reading, England from August 27-30, 2026, featuring an impressive lineup of rock, hip hop, dance, pop, and punk artists. The four-day festival will be headlined by Fontaines D.C., Dave, Raye, Charli XCX, Florence & The Machine, and Chase & Status, showcasing both emerging and established acts from the UK, Ireland, United States, and Netherlands. With 18 total artists across multiple genres, Reading Festival 2026 offers music fans a diverse mix of contemporary sounds and established favorites. The festival's strong focus on British and Irish talent alongside international acts makes it a key destination for discovering both chart-topping hits and underground punk and rock sounds.

Reading Festival is a national four-day standalone music festival.