Reading & Leeds Festival

Reading & Leeds Festival is a major recurring UK music festival held over the bank holiday weekend. The long-running live music event features main stage performances and showcases across multiple venues, bringing together established global hitmakers and rising international acts.

Coverage of the 2026 edition highlighted major crowd turnouts and exclusive song debuts. American pop star Sombr drew one of the largest crowds of the weekend during his set before announcing a major 2027 European tour. Meanwhile, Slovakian pop singer ADÉLA used her festival showcase to premier her unreleased track "Boys" for attendees.

The event also serves as a stage for secret appearances and career headline milestones. South London musician Jamie T delivered an unannounced 33-minute main stage performance at the Reading site to launch his live comeback. Additionally, pop artist Charli XCX prepared for her festival headline debut by reviewing video footage of her earlier appearances from 2017 and 2019.