Music
Reading & Leeds Festival
리딩 & 리즈
The Reading and Leeds Festivals are simultaneous annual rock and alternative music festivals held in Reading and Leeds, England, over the August bank holiday weekend. As one of the UK's prominent music events, it features the same lineup performing alternately across both locations. Visitors can expect a youthful and energetic atmosphere, predominantly attracting audiences in their late teens and twenties. Weekend tickets typically include camping at both sites, though day tickets are also available.
- Date
- 2026-08-27 ~ 2026-08-30
- City
- Reading
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Audience
- Young (teens–20s)
- Hotels (per night)
- $130–320
- Venue
- Richfield Avenue (Reading) · Bramham Park (Leeds)
Typical 12–21°C · ~30% chance of rain on a given day (2016-2025 avg)
✈️ Getting There
- Airport Heathrow (LHR) — ~30 min by rail to Reading
- Local access 20-min walk or shuttle from Reading station
- Where to base Camping is standard; Reading hotels sell out early
⭐ Community & Reviews
- “Reading and Leeds have dropped BBC Introducing for a new "nepo baby stage". Where does it leave DIY artists? r/indieheads.”
- “Reading And Leeds Festival. Conversations. I've seen Charli's lolla setlist, and it was amazing, but she doesn't have I Love It on there? Wondering if there”
- “So today the Reading and Leeds 2026 Festival Line Up got announced and in my opinion it is absolutely rubbish. What's your thoughts and views on the 2026 line”
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FAQ
When is Reading & Leeds Festival 2026?
It runs 2026-08-27 ~ 2026-08-30.
Where is Reading & Leeds Festival held?
In Reading, United Kingdom, at Richfield Avenue (Reading) · Bramham Park (Leeds).
How do I get tickets?
Check the official site for on-sale dates. Popular festivals sell out early.
Where should I stay?
Camping is standard; Reading hotels sell out early
What's the weather like?
Based on the last 10 years, expect 12–21°C with roughly a 30% chance of rain on any given day.