Reading and Leeds Festival gets 2026 rebrand with six major headliners and stage update

Six significant headliners and a stage change on the Leeds Festival site have been included in a brand-new update for 2026, according to Reading and Leeds Festival. Everything you need to know is provided here.

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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Reading and Leeds Festival

• The first six 2026 acts have been announced by The Reading and Leeds Festival. Charli XCX, Dave, Raye, Fontaines DC, Florence and the Machine, Chase and Status, and others have been confirmed as the major names.
• This first headliner announcement is historic because it marks the first time the entire headline lineup is made up entirely of Irish and British artists in 25 years. This focus highlights a significant change in the festival’s booking strategy.
• By opening its Main Stage on Thursday night, the Leeds Festival site introduces a new tradition. Kasabian has confirmed to be the show’s headliner for Bramham Park’s special opening night.
• Over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the annual dual-site event will once again take place. The dates for 2026 are scheduled for August 27 through August 30 at Little John’s Farm in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds, both well-established locations.
• Numerous other artists from a variety of genres were also included in the initial announcement, confirming the event’s diverse lineup. Skepta, Role Model, Kneecap, Chris Stussy (Reading only), and Sombr are other confirmed acts.
• Only the first line-up of acts for the 2026 festival lineup is included in the revealed list. In the upcoming weeks and months, organizers have confirmed that many more artists will be announced.