Reading and Leeds Festival’s first 2026 names

Check out the first Reading and Leeds festival announcement for 2026!

Reading and Leeds Festival has announced its first 2026 acts!

There’s also something special about the festival as the main stage in Leeds will be used on the Thursday, with Kasabian headlining!

The weekend headliners for both locations will be all British/Irish for the first time in 25 years, with Charli xcx, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence & The Machine, Fontaines D.C. and Raye taking to the stage.

Also announced to perform are Skepta, Sombr, Role Model, Jade, Josh Baker, Kneecap, Kettama, Geese, Skye Newman, Adéla, and KEO.

Chris Stussy has also been announced for Reading only.

Reading and Leeds Festival takes place between August 27-30.

Reading & Leeds festival poster

Elizabeth Birt

January 14, 2026

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