The initial line-up for the
Reading & Leeds 2026 has been revealed, featuring six major headliners set to perform over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
The bill toppers include
Charli xcx, Dave, RAYE, Fontaines D.C., Florence + The Machine and
Chase & Status. This marks the first time in 25 years that the festival will have an exclusively British and Irish line-up of headliners.
An additional announcement for Leeds Festival introduces a new Thursday Main Stage headliner, with
Kasabian taking the inaugural slot. Joining the line-up across the weekend are
Skepta, Sombr, Role Model, Jade, Josh Baker, Kneecap, Kettama, Chris Stussy (only at Reading), Geese, Skye Newman, Adéla, and
Keo.General ticket sales commence at 12PM on Wednesday 3rd December through the official festival websites.