READING AND LEEDS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 60+ NAMES FOR 2026 EDITION
Pepsi MAX presents Reading and Leeds Festival has officially expanded its 2026 lineup by unveiling more than 60 fresh names today. These latest additions join an already powerhouse roster of headliners that includes Charli xcx, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C., and RAYE. Among the high-profile artists included in this massive announcement are Gunna and Loyle Carner, both of whom will perform exclusively at the Reading site.
Other notable acts joining the bill are Declan McKenna, Maisie Peters, James Marriott, and Men I Trust, with the latter also being a Reading exclusive. The lineup continues to grow with the inclusion of Viagra Boys for Reading only, Arthur Hill, and The Lathums as a Leeds exclusive. Electronic and indie fans can also look forward to Duke Dumont, Kingfishr, Slayyyter, and The K’s, who are performing only in Leeds. Further highlights include Julia Wolf, Holly Humberstone, Clara La San, and Paris Paloma, alongside an extensive list of additional talent.
“London is like a second home, I’m excited to be coming back to play in the UK again this year for Reading” - Gunna
For those looking to attend, tickets are currently available for purchase through the general sale at the official websites, www.readingfestival.com and www.leedsfestival.com.
In a major development for the 2026 edition, organizers have also introduced a brand-new stage called The Warehouse. This custom-built venue is designed specifically for dance music enthusiasts, combining high-fidelity sound systems with sophisticated lighting technology to provide a completely immersive club environment. The inaugural summer lineup for this stage features a Reading-exclusive performance from Max Dean b2b Luke Dean, as well as sets from Hybrid Minds. Skepta will also take to the decks for two unique collaborations, performing b2b with Prospa in Reading and b2b with East End Dubs in Leeds.
The electronic offerings extend throughout the weekend with appearances by Rossi., Mall Grab, Omar +, and Bou at Reading, while Hedex, Silva Bumpa, and Alisha will perform in Leeds. Fans can also catch Sota, Luuk Van Dijk at Reading, Locky at Leeds, Riordan, IN PARALLEL, Notion, and Julian Fijma. The Warehouse schedule is rounded out by Joss Dean b2b Nafe Smallz at Reading, Hamdi, Tommy Phillips at Reading, Saint Ludo, [IVY] at Leeds, Djammin, Meeshy, and Jack Marlow in Leeds.
The diverse musical landscape of the August Bank Holiday weekend continues with even more artists scheduled to perform across the festival grounds. Attendees will have the chance to see YT, Niko B, and Rose Gray at Leeds, along with Bassvictim, Absolutely, Florence Road, and Frost Children in Reading. The bill further includes Whatmore, The Lilacs for Leeds, Overpass, SPEED, bar italia, and Chloe Qisha for Reading. Joining them are Clementine Douglas, Jane Remover in Reading, dexter in the newsagent, and Basht. in Leeds.
The lineup is bolstered by Cardinals, Radio Free Alice at Reading, Westside Cowboy, The North, Say Now, DJ EJ, Bleech 9:3, and Fliss in Reading. Rounding out the extensive roster are Betty, Garage Flower at Leeds, Cruz Beckham and The Breakers, The Guest List, Violet Grohl, Lamb, Mulaa Joans, Amma, Day We Ran, People I’ve Met, Gurriers at Leeds, Finessekid, Seb Lowe in Reading, Kilu, Ruby Roberts, Raynor, Florentenes at Leeds, Pozzy, she’s green, Tooth, and Sade Olutola.
General sale tickets for the full festival experience remain available at www.readingfestival.com and www.leedsfestival.com.
