Reading Festival 2026
Aug 27–30, 2026 · United Kingdom · 226 acts · 11 stages · 4 days
Reading Festival 2026 in United Kingdom — runs Aug 27–30, 2026. The line-up has 226 acts across 4 days spread over 11 stages.
Plan your days
Set times & timetable
Every stage side by side, so clashes jump out before you commit. Star acts anywhere on this page and the plan follows you.
On the ground
Reading Festival 2026 map
Where Reading Festival 2026 happens: the festival grounds on the map below.
- The Grid
- The Gallery
- The Warehouse
- The Ballroom
- The Canopy
- The Yard
- The Bus
- Beatbox House Of Punch
- Smirnoff Boombox
- Captain Morgan x Pepsi: The Mixer
- BBC Radio 1 Photobooth
On site you'll want this in your pocket: the FestMates app has the full festival map with your live position, every stage and facility, and custom pins for your tent and meet-up spots. It works offline once you're there.
Who's playing
Reading Festival 2026 line-up
226 acts across 5 days, with set times and stages.
Tap the star next to an act to build your own plan. It stays in your browser, no account needed, and it spots set-time clashes for you.
Schedule status: full timetable published · last updated Aug 29, 2026.
Thu, Aug 27
The Gallery
- 20:00DJ Dan vs. Trevor Cook
- 21:30Overpass (DJ Set)
- 23:00Sigma
The Warehouse
- 20:00Jaguar
- 21:30OhkayBio
- 23:00Roscoe Brothers
The Ballroom
- 20:00Jay KnoxBio
- 22:00Abbie McCarthy 100% Bangers
Fri, Aug 28
The Gallery
- 00:00Propaganda’s Indie Anthems vs. Silent Disco King’s Singalong Showdown
- 01:30Reading Festival Throwbacks vs. Viral Rewind
- 12:10JD CliffeBio
- 12:50DJ EJBio
- 14:00Royal Blood
- 15:15ADÉLABio
- 16:35Skye Newman
- 17:55Geese
- 19:45Sinn6rBio
- 21:40Josh Baker
The Ballroom
- 00:00Gemma Edwars’ Alternative Anthems
- 01:30Propaganda’s Indie Afterparty
- 12:50Bleech 9:3
- 14:00Cardinals
- 15:10Clementine DouglasBio
- 16:25Overpass
- 17:55Florence Road
- 19:30unpeople
- 21:50YTBio
- 23:00DJ Dan’s Festival Mixtape
The Warehouse
- 00:30Ms Pink
- 12:00MeeshyBio
- 13:00DjamminBio
- 14:00Julian FijmaBio
- 15:00RiordanBio
- 16:30Dean TurnleyBio
- 17:45Silva Bumpa
- 19:40Omar+
- 21:40Skepta b2b ProspaBio
- 23:30Saint LudoBio
The Grid
- 12:00Jamie T
- 13:00Beth McCarthy
- 13:55Keo
- 15:05James Marriott
- 16:15Declan McKenna
- 17:45Skepta
- 19:45Charli xcx
- 21:55Fontaines D.C.
The Canopy
- 12:00Tooth
- 12:40Lamb
- 13:20The North
- 14:10The Guest List
- 15:10People I’ve MetBio
- 16:15Day We Ran
- 17:15Villanelle
- 18:15Camille BlackmanBio
Beatbox House Of Punch
- 12:00House Of Iksi & DJ Pretzel
- 15:00Phats & Small
- 16:00Todd Edwards
- 18:00Chris LunoBio
- 19:00N-Trance (DJ + MC Set)
- 19:30The Funkmoore Brothers
- 21:30Delights DJs
BBC Radio 1 Photobooth
- 12:00Open
The Bus
The Yard
- 14:00Megra
- 15:30Osmosis JonesBio
- 17:30BAKEY
- 18:30Gentlemens ClubBio
Smirnoff Boombox
- 14:00Lili
- 15:00Malix
- 16:00Arielle Free
- 17:00TS7
- 18:00Chris LunoBio
Sat, Aug 29
The Gallery
- 00:00Radio Free Alice (DJ Set)
- 01:00Rickie & Melvin
- 02:00Alternative Anthems vs. Pop Perfection
- 12:05CeeboBio
- 13:05Say NowBio
- 14:15Clara La SanBio
- 15:35Kingfishr
- 16:50Duke Dumont
- 18:20Nine Vicious
- 20:15Viagra Boys
- 22:05GunnaBio
The Ballroom
- 00:30Gemma Edwards’ BRAT Summer Forever
- 02:00Trevor Cook’s Y2K vs. Now
- 13:00Fliss
- 14:00Radio Free Alice
- 15:20Jane RemoverBio
- 16:40bar italia
- 18:15Frost Children
- 20:00SPEED
- 22:00Niko BBio
- 23:00Propaganda’s Indie Anthems
The Warehouse
- 01:00Ross WhisperBio
- 02:00Roscoe Brothers
- 12:00Mall Grab
- 13:30KING BOOO!Bio
- 15:00Tommy Phillips
- 16:25Joss Dean b2b Nafe SmallzBio
- 17:45IN PARALLEL
- 19:45Rossi.
- 21:50Max Dean b2b Luke DeanBio
- 23:30Douvelle19Bio
The Canopy
- 12:00Fiona-Lee
- 12:35Sade OlutolaBio
- 13:10PozzyBio
- 13:50AmmaBio
- 14:30Ruby RobertsBio
- 15:25Cruz Beckham and the BreakersBio
- 16:20Seb Lowe
- 17:15FinessekidBio
- 18:15KiboBio
The Bus
- 12:00Russ Festival Friend (DJ Set)
- 13:00Katie Jones
- 14:15Miss Lilly
- 15:00Subbuteo (w/ Friends)
- 16:00Hulton
- 17:00I.5.2.Y (w/ M:CASS)
Beatbox House Of Punch
- 12:00DJ BBQ
- 16:00The Wideboys
- 18:00Fat TonyBio
- 21:30Delights DJs
Captain Morgan x Pepsi: The Mixer
- 12:00Jay KnoxBio
- 15:00Hitty
- 16:00RBC (Extended Set)
BBC Radio 1 Photobooth
- 12:00Open
The Grid
- 12:35Absolutely
- 14:00SlayyyterBio
- 15:30Maisie Peters
- 16:45JADE
- 18:20sombr
- 20:05Dave
- 22:05RAYE
Smirnoff Boombox
- 15:00C100Bio
- 16:00Ice Hour
- 17:00Anaïs
- 18:00Dubtendo Allstars
Sun, Aug 30
The Gallery
- 00:00p-rallelBio
- 01:00Jay Knox vs. Ultimate Guilty Pleasures
- 02:00Ms Pink vs. 00’s Bangers
- 12:00Mulaa JoansBio
- 12:50After
- 13:40Holly Humberstone
- 14:45Julia Wolf
- 16:15Men I Trust
- 17:50CHRIS STASSYBio
- 19:50KETTAMA
- 22:05KNEECAP
The Ballroom
- 00:30Atari & Precious: Festival Faves
- 02:00Propaganda: Indie vs. Emo
- 12:50Betty
- 13:45Westside Cowboy
- 14:45dexter in the newsagent
- 16:05Chloe QishaBio
- 17:50WhatmoreBio
- 19:30Wisp
- 21:50Paris Paloma
- 23:00Propaganda’s Indie Sleaze
The Warehouse
- 01:00Hang The DJBio
- 02:000nef
- 13:00Saint LudoBio
- 14:30Hamdi
- 15:30NOTION
- 17:00Hedex
- 18:00SOTA
- 19:00Bou
- 20:00Hybrid Minds
- 23:30Harriet JaxxonBio
The Canopy
- 12:00Alex Spencer
- 12:40She’s GreenBio
- 13:20RaynorBio
- 14:00December 10Bio
- 15:00Untitled
- 16:00KiluBio
- 17:00Violet GrohlBio
- 18:15F3miiiBio
The Bus
Beatbox House Of Punch
- 12:00DJ BBQ
- 15:00Artful Dodger
- 16:00DJ Sammy
- 18:30The Funkmoore Brothers
- 20:00Delights DJs (Extended Set)
BBC Radio 1 Photobooth
- 12:00Open
The Grid
- 12:3554 Ultra
- 13:55Arthur Hill
- 16:30Loyle Carner
- 18:00ROLE MODEL
- 19:55Florence + The Machine
- 22:05Chase & Status (Live)Bio
The Yard
- 14:00Sophia Violet
- 15:30Delilah
- 17:00Soul Mass Transit SystemBio
- 18:30Faster HorsesBio
Smirnoff Boombox
- 15:00Tomike
- 16:00Ice Hour
- 17:00OS:MAN
- 18:00Harriet JaxxonBio
Mon, Aug 31
Good to know
Reading Festival 2026 FAQ
Quick answers about dates, set times, stages and planning your days, based on the published line-up.
When was Reading Festival 2026?
Reading Festival 2026 took place from Aug 27–30, 2026 in United Kingdom. The programme ran from Thu, Aug 27 to Mon, Aug 31, all times local (Europe/London).
Where did Reading Festival 2026 take place?
Reading Festival 2026 took place in United Kingdom. The festival hosted 11 stages: The Grid, The Gallery, The Warehouse, The Ballroom, The Canopy, The Yard, The Bus, Beatbox House Of Punch, Smirnoff Boombox, Captain Morgan x Pepsi: The Mixer, BBC Radio 1 Photobooth.
How many acts played Reading Festival 2026?
226 acts played across 11 stages and 5 days. The full line-up with set times is on this page.
How can I plan my next festival with FestMates?
FestMates lists upcoming festivals with full line-ups and set times. Star acts on any festival page to build a plan in your browser, and get set reminders, offline festival maps and plan sharing in the app.
Can I keep notes on acts I saw?
Yes. In the FestMates app every act has an Add note button: the setlist, songs you liked, people you met, anything you want to remember. Notes are saved on your device.
Do I need an account to use FestMates?
No. Plans, notes, pins and reminders live on your device, and sharing works through links rather than logins. The plan you build on this website also stays in your browser, no sign-up needed.
Tickets, travel and camping: official Reading Festival 2026 FAQ