Reading & Leeds 2026: New Stages & Stars

0:00It's March 27. You're listening to music news today, AI-powered coverage of the music industry. Reading and leads festivals just dropped a bunch of exciting new acts for their 2026 edition. The big headliners already locked in our Charlie XCX, Chase and Status, Dave, Florence plus the machine, Fontaine's DC and Ray. This massive summer party hits both sites over the August bank holiday weekend from the 27th to the 30th. Dave added festival regular, Declan McKenna, pop star Maisie Peters and rising talent Holly Humberstone to the mix. You'll also catch loyal carner and biagra boys at both spots, with men I trust hitting reading only. Fans are buzzing over some fresh faces making day views, like Viola Grohl in her very first festival sets alongside Cruise Beckham and The Breakers. Both festivals get raised talented sisters, absolutely enama, bringing that family by to the stages. On top of the music announcements, organizers unveiled a brand new stage called The Warehouse.

1:01It's built just for dance music, packing top-tier sound systems and immersive lights for a real club feel. Expect sets from hybrid minds, skeptic back-to-back with Prospa at reading or East End Doves at leads, plus Rossi, Mallgrab, Headex and more. Tickets are available now, so grab yours early and keep an eye on the growing lineups for what's shaping up to be an epic weekend.