Charli xcx, Fontaines D.C., and Florence + The Machine lead headliners for Reading and Leeds 2026
Reading and Leeds have revealed Charli xcx, Dave, Raye, Fontaines D.C., Florence + The Machine and Chase & Status as headliners for the festival taking place from 27-30 August 2026.
The first wave of acts to appear across the weekend have also been announced, with the 2026 line-up including Skepta, Sombr, Role Model, Jade, Josh Baker, Kneecap, Kettama, Chris Stussy (Reading only), Geese, Skye Newman, Adéla and Keo.
This will be the first time that Reading and Leeds festival has platformed an exclusively British and Irish set of headliners in 25 years. For the first time, performances will also take place in Leeds on Thursday — with Kasabian to headline.
Tickets to go on general sale on Wednesday 3 December at 12PM via readingfestival.com and leedsfestival.com.
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