Pepsi MAX presents Reading & Leeds Festival has announced six blockbuster headliners for 2026, marking the first time in 25 years the event will showcase an exclusively British and Irish top bill.
Charli xcx, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C. and RAYE will lead the August Bank Holiday weekend, while Leeds Festival makes history by adding Main Stage performances on Thursday for the first time, headlined by Kasabian.
Also joining the stacked weekend line-up are Skepta, Sombr, Role Model, Jade, Josh Baker, Kneecap, Kettama, Chris Stussy (Reading only), Geese, Skye Newman, Adéla and Keo. The headliners reflect a defining moment for homegrown talent, from Charli xcx’s culture-shaping pop and Chase & Status’ pioneering electronic energy to Dave’s chart-topping acclaim, Florence + The Machine’s long-awaited return, Fontaines D.C.’s generational impact, and RAYE’s record-breaking achievements.
The 48-hour PayPal presale begins at 9AM on Monday 1 December, followed by a 24-hour festival presale at 9AM on Tuesday 2 December via https://www.readingfestival.com and https://www.leedsfestival.com.
Tickets go on general sale at 12PM on Wednesday 3 December at https://www.readingfestival.com and https://www.leedsfestival.com.
