Charlie Pinhey
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Six headline acts have been announced for 2026 including Charli XCX, Dave, Fontaines D.C. and Florence + The Machine.
Reading & Leeds has announced its first wave of acts for 2026. The festivals have announced six headliners the play August 27th– 30th, including Charli xcx who scooped up three awards at this year’s Grammys. Dave will also headline both festivals, hot off the release of his latest album ‘The Boy Who Played Harp’, Fontaines D.C., Florence + The Machine, Chase & Status and Raye are also all set to headline.
Also announced for both weekends are Kneecap, who also recently announced their biggest headline show at Crystal Palace Park. Joining them are indie-rockers Geese, who have built up a loyal fanbase after the release of their latest album ‘Getting Killed’ and are currently on a global tour.
Performances shall also come from Skepta, sombr, Role Model, Jade, Josh Baker, Kettama and Chris Stussy (Reading only).
Pillars of noughties rock, Kasabian, are also set to play Leeds’ first Main Stage headliner slot on the Thursday who released their latest single ‘Hippie Sunshine’ earlier this year and have recently teased more new music.
Reading & Leeds festivals will take place from 27th-30th August 2026.
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