Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 to Feature a Star-Studded Lineup of Headliners
The highly anticipated Reading & Leeds Festival is just around the corner, with six incredible headlining acts set to take to the stage across the Bank Holiday weekend in August. This year's event promises to be one for the books, boasting an impressive lineup that includes the likes of Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., RAYE, and Florence and the Machine.
The festival will be held at two iconic sites - Richfield Avenue in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds - with both venues set to host a range of talented acts. In addition to the already-announced headliners, fans can expect to see performances from up-and-coming artists like SOMBR, Skepta, and Geese.
A highlight of the festival is expected to be Kasabian's first-ever Thursday headliner slot on the main stage in Leeds, marking a new chapter for one of the UK's most beloved bands. The event will also feature two headline acts per day across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, promising an unforgettable experience for attendees.
Other notable artists set to appear include Role Model, JADE, Josh Baker, Kneecap, Kettama, Chris Stussy (Reading only), Geese, Skye Newman, Adéla, and Keo. A PayPal presale is now live, with a second presale taking place on December 2 before the general sale on December 3.
For fans of established acts, this year's festival promises to be just as exciting. Florence and the Machine, who last headlined in 2012, will return to the stage, while Dave - a previous headline act in 2022 - is set to bring his unique energy to the event. It's also worth noting that Fontaines D.C. are making their only UK festival appearance in 2026, following the conclusion of their 'Romance' tour in August.
Festival boss Melvin Benn has expressed his commitment to giving emerging talent a platform, stating that "it's a pointer to all festivals not to be afraid and to be bold with their bookings." With this year's lineup boasting an incredible mix of established acts and up-and-coming artists, it seems like the Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event.
The highly anticipated Reading & Leeds Festival is just around the corner, with six incredible headlining acts set to take to the stage across the Bank Holiday weekend in August. This year's event promises to be one for the books, boasting an impressive lineup that includes the likes of Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., RAYE, and Florence and the Machine.
The festival will be held at two iconic sites - Richfield Avenue in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds - with both venues set to host a range of talented acts. In addition to the already-announced headliners, fans can expect to see performances from up-and-coming artists like SOMBR, Skepta, and Geese.
A highlight of the festival is expected to be Kasabian's first-ever Thursday headliner slot on the main stage in Leeds, marking a new chapter for one of the UK's most beloved bands. The event will also feature two headline acts per day across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, promising an unforgettable experience for attendees.
Other notable artists set to appear include Role Model, JADE, Josh Baker, Kneecap, Kettama, Chris Stussy (Reading only), Geese, Skye Newman, Adéla, and Keo. A PayPal presale is now live, with a second presale taking place on December 2 before the general sale on December 3.
For fans of established acts, this year's festival promises to be just as exciting. Florence and the Machine, who last headlined in 2012, will return to the stage, while Dave - a previous headline act in 2022 - is set to bring his unique energy to the event. It's also worth noting that Fontaines D.C. are making their only UK festival appearance in 2026, following the conclusion of their 'Romance' tour in August.
Festival boss Melvin Benn has expressed his commitment to giving emerging talent a platform, stating that "it's a pointer to all festivals not to be afraid and to be bold with their bookings." With this year's lineup boasting an incredible mix of established acts and up-and-coming artists, it seems like the Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event.
I've been waiting years for this lineup and it's actually pretty lit. Kasabian's Thursday slot is gonna be epic, and Florence & Machine coming back is like, a dream come true. but what's really got me hyped is all the new talent they're bringing in - SOMBR and Geese are my jam 
gotta get tickets ASAP!
. Now, with all these big-name headliners, it's like they're just playing by numbers 
. Don't get me wrong, I love Charli XCX and Florence and the Machine, but it feels like the festival is more about the 'name' than the actual music 
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. Anyway, I'm sure it'll be a great festival, but I do hope they don't forget about the emerging talent 
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Oh man, I'm so stoked for this festival! Like, who doesn't love a good excuse to hit the fields with thousands of other people and dance the day away? 
It's gonna be lit with all these amazing acts - Charli XCX is gonna bring her A-game and Florence and the Machine is always a treat. But I gotta ask, what's up with Kasabian doing their first Thursday headliner slot? Like, are we trying to confuse people or something? 
Either way, it's gonna be a wild ride! And omg, have you seen the lineup for Geese and SOMBR? Those newbies better bring their A-game or they'll get destroyed by the pros 
. Anyway, can't wait to see who else is coming out to slay it on stage this year! 
, but kasabian's thursday headliner slot is going to be insane 
can't wait to see some amazing up-and-coming artists like sombr and skepta too 
gotta pre-buy those tickets ASAP! 
what do u think about the lineup so far?
. All these headliners and supporting acts are gonna make it super crowded and expensive to get into. And what's with all the PayPal presales? Can't we just have a general sale like normal? I swear, every year it feels like they're trying to nickel-and-dime us to death 
. Give me some chill music festivals with a decent sound system and a reasonable price tag, you know? 
and kasabian making their thursday debut 
my kids are literally going to lose it when they see florence and the machine on stage again 
. I'm also super stoked about Dave bringing his energy to the festival. It's gonna be, like, the ultimate festival experience! 
. Can't wait to see how the whole weekend comes together...
also gotta say that the festival boss is all about giving emerging talent a chance which i love 
... just kidding, I LOVE festival season!!! But for real though, can we talk about how crowded it's gonna get at Bramham Park? Like, isn't that just one big mess waiting to happen?! 
On the other hand, I'm super hyped to see Charli XCX and Florence and the Machine live... but what if it rains?! 
That would totally ruin my vibe... or would it be a fun excuse to splash around in puddles?! 
. Like, who needs to pay £200+ for a day of screaming and overcrowding? And don't even get me started on the headliners - it's just more of the same old pop and indie rock rubbish 
. And Kasabian's Thursday headliner slot? Please, they're just doing it because they feel old and want to cling to their 'cool' status 
. It's all just another money-grab fest in my book...
, but like what's with the PayPal presales? isn't that just a way to make more money off us 
btw, have you guys seen any good concerts or festivals this year?
and I'm so hyped about the PayPal presale - I prepped my wallet ASAP 
. It's like they're trying to nickel and dime people before the general sale even happens. Can't we just have one fair chance at getting tickets without all the extra stress? 
Festivals are just gonna keep getting more popular and crowded, I mean who needs personal space when you're trying to enjoy some music right? 
. Not to mention the environmental impact of all those festival-goers flocking to one place at once... like, what's next? 