Reading & Leeds 2026: Full Stage Times Revealed for the Epic Festival Weekend

Get ready for Reading & Leeds 2026 with the official full stage times now out! Plan your festival groove around the biggest acts and fresh stages.

When it comes to summer music festivals that define the UK’s pop-culture calendar, Reading & Leeds hold a special place in our hearts. These twin celebrations of music, art, and good vibes are back for 2026, promising an electrifying Bank Holiday weekend from Thursday, August 27 to Sunday, August 30. And guess what? The full stage times have just dropped, giving fans the ultimate blueprint to navigate one of the biggest festivals of the year.

2026 Headliners & Highlights: A Star-Studded Line-Up

The headliners alone are enough to get anyone’s heart racing: Florence + The Machine, Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., Dave, RAYE, and Chase & Status will all grace the stages with their unforgettable performances. Each artist brings their own flair—from Florence’s ethereal anthems to Dave’s razor-sharp lyricism—it's a musical melting pot that caters to every taste.

The festival is also showcasing a diverse lineup beyond the main acts, featuring Skepta’s grime brilliance, the indie vibes of Sombr, Role Model’s catchy tunes, JADE’s fresh energy, and the dynamic sounds of Kneecap and Geese. Rising stars like Holly Humberstone, Skye Newman, Gurriers, Westside Cowboy, Declan McKenna, Maisie Peters, Paris Paloma, Overpass, and Duke Dumont round out the weekend, ensuring non-stop excitement.

Leeds Takes It Up a Notch with Thursday Night Music

For the first time, Leeds Festival will kick off its live music on Thursday evening. This fresh addition includes a headline slot for Kasabian, supported by The Lathums and Arkayla. It's a welcome expansion that gives early arrivals something special to look forward to and sets the tone for the weekend ahead.

Massive Stage Revamp: The Biggest Overhaul Ever

This year isn’t just about the artists. The festival itself is undergoing the biggest staging and arena overhaul in its history. The iconic Main Stage is getting a new identity as The Grid. Joining it are two exciting new stages: The Gallery and The Warehouse, each promising unique atmospheres and sonic explorations.

Festival organizer Melvin Benn shared his enthusiasm, saying these changes have made him “as excited about Reading & Leeds as I’ve ever been,” which, coming from someone so deeply embedded in the festival scene, says a lot.

“We’re buzzing with ideas for the future.” – Melvin Benn

Plan Your Reading Festival Experience: Friday to Sunday Line-Ups

The official Reading Festival website and app now host the detailed stage times. Here’s a taste of what’s on for each day, so you can start plotting your ideal festival schedule.

Friday, August 28 at Reading

The Grid
1pm – Beth McCarthy
1:55pm – Keo
3:05pm – James Marriott
4:15pm – Declan McKenna
5:45pm – Skepta
7:45pm – Charli XCX
9:55pm – Fontaines D.C.

The Gallery
12:10pm – JD Cliffe
12:50pm – DJ EJ
3:15pm – ADELA
4:35pm – Skye Newman
5:55pm – Geese
7:45pm – SINN6R
9:40pm – Josh Baker

The Warehouse
12pm – Meeshy
1pm – Djammin
2pm – Julian Fijma
3pm – Riordan
4:30pm – Luuk Van Dijk
5:45pm – Silva Bumpa
7:40pm – Omar+
9:40pm – Skepta B2B Prospa

The Ballroom
12:50pm – Bleech 9:3
2pm – Cardinals
3:10pm – Clementine Douglas
4:25pm – Overpass
5:55pm – Florence Road
7:30pm – Unpeople
9:50pm – YT

The Canopy
12pm – Tooth
12:40pm – Lamb
1:20pm – The North
2:10pm – The Guest List
3:10pm – People I’ve Met
4:15pm – Day We Ran
5:15pm – Villanelle
6:15pm – Camille Blackman

The Bus
1pm – Sam Seven
2:30pm – FAEDA
3:30pm – The Rolling People
4:30pm – Esmeralda Road
5:30pm – BRODIE
6pm – T-Lex

Saturday, August 29 at Reading

The Grid
12:35pm – Absolutely
2pm – Slayyyter
3:30pm – Maisie Peters
4:45pm – JADE
6:20pm – Sombr
8:05pm – Dave
10:05pm – RAYE

The Gallery
12:05pm – Ceebo
1:05pm – Say Now
2:15pm – Clara La San
3:35pm – Kingfishr
4:50pm – Duke Dumont
6:20pm – Nine Vicious
8:15pm – Viagra Boys
10:05pm – Gunna

The Warehouse
12pm – Mall Grab
1:30pm – KING BOOO!
3pm – Tommy Phillips
4:25pm – Joss Dean B2B Nafe Smallz
5:45pm – In Parallel
7:45pm – Rossi.
9:50pm – Max Dean B2B Luke Dean

The Ballroom
1pm – Fliss
2pm – Radio Free Alice
3:20pm – Jane Remover
4:40pm – Bar Italia
6:15pm – Frost Children
8pm – SPEED
10pm – Niko B

The Canopy
12pm – Fiona-Lee
12:35pm – Sade Olutola
1:10pm – Pozzy
1:50pm – Amma
2:30pm – Ruby Roberts
3:25pm – Cruz Beckham And The Breakers
4:20pm – Seb Lowe
5:15pm – Finessekid
6:15pm – Kibo

The Bus
1pm – Katie Jones
2:15pm – Miss Lilly
3pm – SUBBUTEO + FRIENDS
4pm – HULTON
5pm – I.5.2.Y W/ M:CASS
6pm – Jaz Imksy W/ Cola B

Sunday, August 30 at Reading

The Grid
12:35pm – 54 Ultra
1:55pm – Arthur Hill
3:15pm – Special Guest
4:30pm – Loyle Carner
6pm – Role Model
7:55pm – Florence + The Machine
10:05pm – Chase & Status Live

The Gallery
12pm – Mulaa Joans
12:50pm – After
1:40pm – Holly Humberstone
2:45pm – Julia Wolf
4:15pm – Men I Trust
5:50pm – Chris Stassy
7:50pm – Kettama
10:05pm – Kneecap

The Warehouse
1pm – Saint Ludo
2:30pm – Hamdi
3:30pm – Notion
5pm – Hedex
6pm – SOTA
7pm – Bou
8pm – Hybrid Minds

The Ballroom
12:50pm – Betty
1:45pm – Westside Cowboy
2:45pm – Dexter In The Newsagent
4:05pm – Chloe Qisha
5:50pm – WHATMORE
7:30pm – Bassvictim
9:50pm – Paris Paloma

The Canopy
12pm – Alex Spencer
12:40pm – She’s Green
1:20pm – Raynor
2pm – December 10
3pm – Untitled
4pm – Kilu
5pm – Violet Grohl
6:15pm – F3miii

The Bus
12pm – ANJELI
1pm – $ebbuku
2pm – Original Sin
3pm – EVA
3:30pm – Frey
4:30pm – Precious Pepala
5:30pm – Nori
6:15pm – Kwazi

Leeds Festival Lineup & Stage Times: Thursday to Sunday

Leeds Festival mirrors Reading’s excitement with its own robust schedule and stages, including the new Thursday night slot that’s breaking fresh ground.

Thursday, August 27 at Leeds

The Grid
7pm – Arkayla
7:55pm – The Lathums
9:20pm – Kasabian

LS23 (Late-night Stage)
10pm – CamUKG
11:15pm – Halfpint
12:30am – C100
2am – Lens

Friday, August 28 at Leeds

The Grid
12:15pm – 54 Ultra
1:30pm – Dylan John Thomas
2:45pm – Arthur Hill
3:55pm – Blossoms
5:25pm – Role Model
7:20pm – Florence + The Machine
9:30pm – Chase & Status Live

The Gallery
12pm – Mulaa Joans
12:50pm – After
1:40pm – Holly Humberstone
2:45pm – Julia Wolf
4pm – Duke Dumont
5:30pm – The K’s
7:15pm – Kettama
9:40pm – Kneecap

The Warehouse
12:25pm – [IVY]
1:25pm – Saint Ludo
2:55pm – Hamdi
3:55pm – Notion
5:25pm – SOTA
6:25pm – Hedex
7:25pm – Hybrid Minds

The Ballroom
12:40pm – Betty
1:45pm – Westside Cowboy
2:55pm – Dexter In The Newsagent
4:10pm – The Clause
5:45pm – WHATMORE
7:20pm – Bassvictim
9:30pm – Paris Paloma

The Canopy
12pm – Alex Spencer
12:40pm – She’s Green
1:20pm – Raynor
2pm – December 10
2:50pm – Untitled
3:40pm – Kilu
4:35pm – Violet Grohl
5:55pm – F3miii

LS23
11pm – ZERO
12:30am – 1991
1:45am – CROSSY

Saturday, August 29 at Leeds

The Grid
12:30pm – Beth McCarthy
1:25pm – Keo
2:35pm – James Marriott
3:45pm – Declan McKenna
5:15pm – Skepta
7:10pm – Charli XCX
9:20pm – Fontaines D.C.

The Gallery
12pm – JD Cliffe
12:30pm – DJ EJ
1:30pm – Rose Gray
2:45pm – ADELA
4pm – Skye Newman
5:20pm – Geese
7:20pm – SINN6R
9:05pm – 4AM Kru

The Warehouse
12pm – Meeshy
1:15pm – Djammin
2:30pm – Julian Fijma
3:30pm – Omar+
5pm – Locky
7pm – Alisha
9:05pm – Skepta B2B East End Dubs

The Ballroom
12:20pm – Bleech 9:3
1:30pm – Cardinals
2:40pm – Clementine Douglas
4pm – Overpass
5:30pm – Florence Road
7:15pm – Unpeople
9:15pm – YT

The Canopy
12pm – Tooth
12:40pm – Lamb
1:20pm – Florentenes
2pm – The Guest List
3pm – People I’ve Met
4:05pm – Day We Ran
5:05pm – Villanelle
6:05pm – Camille Blackman

LS23
11pm – Delilah
12:30am – Osmosis Jones
1:45am – Soul Mass Transit System

Sunday, August 30 at Leeds

The Grid
12:05pm – Absolutely
1:35pm – Slayyyter
3pm – Maisie Peters
4:15pm – JADE
5:50pm – Sombr
7:35pm – RAYE
9:35pm – Dave

The Gallery
12pm – M60
12:45pm – Say Now
1:50pm – Clara La San
3:05pm – Kingfishr
4:15pm – Niko B
5:50pm – Nine Vicious
7:20pm – Jamie Webster
9:25pm – Josh Baker

The Warehouse
12pm – Jack Marlow
1:30pm – Silva Bumpa
2:45pm – In Parallel
4pm – Riordan
5:30pm – Mall Grab
7:15pm – Rossi.

The Ballroom
12:30pm – Garage Flower
1:45pm – The North
3pm – Basht.
4:15pm – Bar Italia
5:45pm – The Lilacs
7:40pm – SPEED

The Canopy
12pm – Sade Olutola
12:40pm – Pozzy
1:25pm – Amma
2:05pm – Ruby Roberts
3pm – Cruz Beckham And The Breakers
4pm – Kibo
4:50pm – Finessekid
6pm – Gurriers

LS23
11pm – Megra
12:30am – Pretty Girl
1:45am – Riria

Get Set for an Unforgettable Festival Weekend

All set times are live and accessible via the official Reading and Leeds festival websites as well as the festival app. But remember, as with all live events, these times are subject to change, so keep an eye out for updates as the weekend approaches.

For those attending, an early weather forecast is also available to help with your packing and planning, because no one wants to be caught unprepared under the British summer skies!

The crowd getting ready for a legendary set at Reading 2024

Spotify Playlists to Personalize Your Experience

In a neat modern twist, the festival has teamed up with Spotify to create personalized discovery playlists. Based on your listening habits and the artists performing, these playlists are a great way to get familiar or rediscover acts ahead of the festival — perfect for those long car rides or pre-festival hype sessions!

Ready for the Ultimate 2026 Festival Journey?

The Reading & Leeds 2026 festivals offer more than just music; they're a celebration of culture, community, and the thrill of discovery. With fresh staging, exciting new slots, and a killer lineup, this year's event promises memories that will last a lifetime.

FAQ

• Are the stage times final?
  All stage times are currently confirmed but may be subject to change as the festival approaches. Always check official channels for the latest updates.
• Can I attend Thursday's music at Leeds?
  Yes! For the first time, Leeds Festival hosts Thursday night music, headlined by Kasabian, with support from The Lathums and Arkayla.
• Where can I find the full lineup and schedule?
  The complete schedules are available on the official Reading and Leeds websites and via their festival apps.
• Is there a way to discover new artists performing at the festivals?
  Absolutely! Spotify has teamed up with the festival to create personalized playlists tailored to your music taste and the event’s line-up.
• Are there any new stages this year?
  Yes, this year introduces two new stages, The Gallery and The Warehouse, alongside the revamped Main Stage, now called The Grid.

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