Reading, Berkshire · August 26 to 29, 2027
Reading Festival
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Reading Festival
When is Reading Festival 2027?
Reading Festival 2027 runs August 26 to 29, 2027.
2027August 26 to 29, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: The festival takes place over the August bank holiday weekend.
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Reading Festival schedule
- Wednesday, August 25, 2027: Early entry tickets open the campsites.
- Thursday, August 26, 2027: Weekend camping tickets give campsite access from 08:00.
- Monday, August 30, 2027: The campsites close.
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Getting to Reading Festival
- The festival is held at Little John's Farm on Richfield Avenue in central Reading, near Caversham Bridge. The address is Richfield Avenue, Reading RG1 8EQ.
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Where to stay in Reading
- Campsites are general admission, and the White Campsite is recommended for families.
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Tickets and cost
Official sellers are Ticketmaster and See Tickets. Tickets from resale sites such as Viagogo, StubHub, eBay or social media may be refused. Under 13s go free with a paying adult aged 18 or over.
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History of Reading Festival
The festival began as the National Jazz Festival in 1961 and reached its permanent home in Reading in 1971. In 1992 Nirvana played what became their last UK concert there, released as Live at Reading.
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Reading Festival: questions people ask
When is Reading Festival 2027?
Reading Festival takes place Thursday August 26 to Sunday August 29, 2027.
Where is Reading Festival held?
It is held at Richfield Avenue in central Reading, near Caversham Bridge, postcode RG1 8EQ.
Can children go to Reading Festival?
Under 13s go free with a paying adult aged 18 or over, and they need proof of age. Children get a wristband to write a guardian's phone number on.
Can I bring a barbecue to Reading Festival?
No. Campfires and barbecues of all types are banned anywhere on site, and only flat based stoves may be used in the campsites.
Is Reading Festival the same as Leeds Festival?
No, but they run at the same time and share most acts. Reading's Friday line-up plays Leeds on Saturday.
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About Reading Festival
England's August bank holiday rock and pop festival on Richfield Avenue in central Reading, with camping on site.
Reading Festival is held each year on the August bank holiday weekend at Richfield Avenue, near Caversham Bridge. Headliners usually play Leeds the next day, since the two festivals share line-ups. Weekend camping tickets open the campsites on Thursday, with early entry on Wednesday.
Know before you go
- Tickets must be exchanged for a wristband on first entry, and day and non-camping holders cannot leave and re-enter.
- Campfires and barbecues are banned on site.
- Heathrow (LHR) is the nearest major airport to Reading.
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