Charli XCX, Dave and Raye to headline Reading and Leeds Festival 2026
Reading and Leeds Festival has announced that Charli XCX, Dave and Raye will headline the 2026 edition, marking the first all-British and Irish headline line-up in 25 years.
Charli XCX, Dave and Raye have been confirmed as the headline acts for Reading and Leeds Festival 2026.
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It will be the first time in 25 years that the festivals feature an exclusively British and Irish group of headliners.
The two events, which run simultaneously across Reading and Leeds, are scheduled for 27–30 August 2026.
The wider line-up includes Florence + The Machine, Fontaines DC and Chase & Status, while Kasabian will open the programme with a Thursday headline slot - a first for the festivals.
Organisers have also confirmed that Charli XCX’s appearances at Reading and Leeds will be her only UK festival performances in 2026.
Dave continues to be a major figure in UK rap, having released several chart-topping albums.
Tickets for the 2026 edition go on general sale this Thursday.
The festivals, which take place annually over the August bank holiday weekend, traditionally attract large crowds and feature multiple stages showcasing a broad mix of genres.