The first wave of artists for Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 has been announced, with a landmark all-British and Irish headliner line-up set to top the bill across the iconic twin-suite event next August.
Topping the bill are some prominent acts, each confirmed as exclusive UK festival acts for 2026, including:
- The visceral post-punk from Fontaine’s DC
- Florence’s powerhouse anthems
- The machine
- Dave’s sharp lyrics
- Charli XCX’s pop futurism
- RAYE’s record-breaking soul
- The drum & bass dominance of Chase & Status
This is the first time in 25 years that the festival has headlined entirely from the British Isles, marking a significant shift towards celebrating homegrown talent at the UK’s premier bank holiday weekend.
Key details and notable actions
- The festivals run from Thursday 27 August 2026 to Sunday 30 August 2026 at Little John’s Farm in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds.
- Kasabian have been confirmed as the first ever Thursday night headliner for the Leeds site.
- The lineup includes a strong mix of established and rising stars, including fiery Irish rap trio Kneecap, pop breakthrough JADE, grime icon Skepta and American artists Sombr and Role Model.
Further additions to the bill are promised.
Tickets are currently available via presale, with general sale beginning Thursday, December 5th.
