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Reading Festival 2026

FestMate community guide. Checked against the official Reading Festival website on 29 July 2026. Set times, ticket availability, entrances and operating details can change; always follow the official app, signage and festival staff.

27–30 August 2026Early-entry camping begins Wednesday 26 August
Richfield AvenueReading, Berkshire
4 arena daysCamping closes midday Monday 31 August
All agesUnder-16s require an accompanying adult

Reading Festival 2026

Reading returns to Richfield Avenue over the August bank-holiday weekend. The official programme combines major pop, rap, rock, indie and electronic artists across multiple stages.

Opening times

Arena: Thursday 17:00–03:00; Friday–Sunday 11:00–03:00. Weekend campers may re-enter; day-ticket holders cannot re-enter after leaving.

Camping

Early Entry opens at 18:00 on Wednesday 26 August. Standard weekend camping opens at 08:00 Thursday. The campsite closes at midday on Monday 31 August.

Travel

Use official travel guidance and signed drop-off points. Do not arrange collection near Richfield Avenue or the White and Green car parks. Save tickets and travel details before arrival.

Accessibility

Accessible facilities require an application after purchasing a standard ticket. The organiser states that the detailed accessibility site plan will be released separately.

Published line-up highlights

Charli XCXChase & Status LiveDaveFlorence + The MachineFontaines D.C.RayesombrGunnaLoyle CarnerRole ModelSkeptaDeclan McKennaKneecapViagra BoysGeeseMen I TrustSkye NewmanJosh BakerKettamaChris Stussy

Maps

The organiser had not yet published its detailed 2026 accessibility/site plan when this guide was checked. Use the official Reading app for the latest map when released. The map below shows the venue area only and is not a substitute for the official campsite or arena map.

Official website ↗Official line-up ↗Official information ↗Official app and maps ↗
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📅27–30 August 2026Camping closes at midday on Monday 31 August.
📍Official route guidanceRichfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire
🚆Official Reading travel guidanceUse signed arrival routes and the official app; avoid arranging collection near restricted access roads.
🛡Official info firstOnsite staff, signage and official live updates take priority
Official event info ↗Tickets / resale ↗readingfestival.com ↗

Reading Festival 2026 line-up

Charli XCXChase & Status LiveDaveFlorence + The MachineFontaines D.C.RayesombrGunnaLoyle CarnerRole ModelSkeptaDeclan McKennaKneecapViagra BoysGeeseMen I TrustSkye NewmanJosh BakerKettamaChris Stussy
View all 20 published artists and entertainment acts

Charli XCX · Chase & Status Live · Dave · Florence + The Machine · Fontaines D.C. · Raye · sombr · Gunna · Loyle Carner · Role Model · Skepta · Declan McKenna · Kneecap · Viagra Boys · Geese · Men I Trust · Skye Newman · Josh Baker · Kettama · Chris Stussy

Check the official line-up and late changes ↗

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