Reading & Leeds unveil 60+ new names for 2026 lineup

Summer’s biggest party Reading & Leeds has announced a whole host of new additions to its 2026 lineup, including R&L mainstay Declan McKenna, pop favourite Maisie Peters, and breakout sensation (and current DIY digital cover star) Holly Humberstone.

Among the other recent confirmations are Loyle Carner, Viagra Boys, and Men I Trust (Reading only), and Leeds will be treated to performances from The Lathums and The K’s; both sites, meanwhile, will play host to some familiar names in Violet Grohl - for what will be her first ever festival shows - Cruz Beckham and The Breakers, and RAYE’s stellar sisters Absolutely and Amma.

What’s more, R&L have also today unveiled plans for a brand new stage - dubbed The Warehouse - that’ll act as a purpose-built home for dance music, combining state of the art sound-systems with immersive lighting for the full clubbing experience. And who’s going to be behind the decks? The likes of Hybrid Minds, Skepta b2b Prospa (Reading) / Skepta b2b East End Dubs (Leeds), Rossi., Mall Grab, Hedex and many more.

Set to take place - as ever - across August bank holiday weekend (27th-30th), R&L 2026 will see six huge previously announced acts top the bill: Charli xcx, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines DC, and RAYE. 

Tickets are on sale now; check out the full lineups - so far! - for both locations below.