Dave and Skepta join the Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 line-up.
Get ready for some top-notch music. Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 has announced a star-studded line-up. Charli XCX, Dave and Raye will headline the festival, with Chase & Status, Florence + The Machine and Fontaines D.C. also joining the event. Running from 28 to 30 August, it takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
This marks the first time that the Reading and Leeds Festival’s headline acts come exclusively from the United Kingdom and Ireland. Expect new music and hot hits from the headliners.
For Charli XCX, the show follows the success of her album Brat. She is expected to share her recent single "House" from the forthcoming album Wuthering Heights. Dave recently released his album The Boy Who Played the Harp, which debuted at number one. His success makes him the first British rap artist to see his first three albums debut at the top of the charts.
Raye has released her new single "Where Is My Husband?" and is preparing to release a new album titled Reasons to Stay. Grime heavyweight Skepta will take to the stage. Expect to hear his hits "Shutdown" and "That’s Not Me."
The line-up also includes Irish rap trio Kneecap and British rockers Kasabian. Plus, you can catch Josh Baker, Kettama and Skye Newman. Dutch DJ Chris Stussy is confirmed for Reading only, with more artists still to be announced.
Tickets to Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 go on sale from 4 December. Check in with FACT for the best things to do.
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