Reading Festival has announced more than 60 new acts for its 2026 line-up, with organisers also confirming a brand-new dance stage for next year’s event.
The new additions join previously announced headliners Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C. and Raye, who will perform across the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Among the newly announced names for Reading are US rapper Gunna and Loyle Carner, both of whom will perform exclusively at the Berkshire festival. Other acts confirmed include Declan McKenna, Maisie Peters, James Marriott, Men I Trust, Viagra Boys, Arthur Hill, Duke Dumont, Kingfishr, Slayyyter, Julia Wolf, Holly Humberstone, Clara La San and Paris Paloma.
Gunna said he was looking forward to returning to the UK, adding: “London is like a second home, I’m excited to be coming back to play in the UK again this year for Reading.”
While the announcement focuses on Reading, several artists will instead appear at Leeds Festival, which takes place simultaneously at Bramham Park. These include The Lathums, The K’s, Rose Gray, The Lilacs and Gurriers.
Organisers also confirmed the launch of The Warehouse, a new purpose-built stage dedicated to dance music at Reading and Leeds in 2026. The space will feature a new sound system and lighting designed to create an immersive club-style experience.
Acts scheduled to perform on The Warehouse stage include Max Dean back-to-back with Luke Dean at Reading, Hybrid Minds, and Skepta, who will perform back-to-back sets with Prospa at Reading and East End Dubs at Leeds.
Other artists announced for the stage include Rossi., Mall Grab, Omar+, Bou, Hedex, Silva Bumpa, Sota, Luuk Van Dijk, Riordan, Notion, Hamdi and Saint Ludo.
Additional performers across the Reading line-up include YT, Niko B, Bassvictim, bar italia, SPEED, Overpass, Clementine Douglas, Cardinals, Westside Cowboy, Cruz Beckham and The Breakers, Violet Grohl and Seb Lowe.
Reading Festival takes place at Richfield Avenue in Reading, with Leeds Festival running concurrently at Bramham Park over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Tickets for both festivals are on general sale now.
