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Sheffield indie royalty deliver showstopping headline set
Oli Sykes and band bring fury, fireworks and unfiltered energy
The post-punk all female foursome deliver a whirl of noise and fuzz.
Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro take to the Main Stage to headline the festival
LA rock funk legends Red Hot Chili Peppers headline the festival for the fourth time.
Chicago's indie pop-rock duo deliver an electrifying live performance.
Huw Stephens introduces Oxford quintet Foals as they take to the Main Stage
Art-pop meets punk with this Manchester four-piece, discovered through BBC Introducing.
A perfect blend of post-hardcore and anthemic pop-punk
The Sydney five-piece combine pop and rock into a sound you can't argue with.
Indie rock goodness from the Canadian multi-instrumentalists.
Lyrical storytelling at its best from the Blur-influences Sound of 2016 nominee
The Kentucky based five-piece bring indie sounds with a funk twist.
Electro pop post-punk from the Liverpudlian trio.
The 1975 get the crowd moving with their blend of ethereal 80s alt-pop rock.
Try to find a band like them and you fail. The U.S. band wow the Reading faithful
The American rock band, formed back in 2009, deliver melodic post-hardcore tunes.
All the way from Las Vegas, the heavy metal five-piece live up to their hype.
British guitar band favourties bring the fun with some surf-rock inspired rock n roll.
Emo-pop anthems from the Sunday night co-headliners.
The Scottish rock trio return to Reading as co-headliners.
The American rock trio deliver an energetic blue-rock infused set.
Psychedelic-pop and indie-rock from the Stockport five-piece tipped for a bright future.
The Belgian drum and bass producer brings a certain kind of spirit that you can't match.
Bringing drum and bass to the masses, the multi-platinum selling duo get the party going.
With chart success and numerous awards, the Croydon hip-hop duo show how it's done.
Taking the stage by storm with a blend of music styles from electronica to R&B.
With over 10 albums to his name, the East Coast rapper delivers a real and raw set.
The Irish indie-rock band return to Reading with a triumphant headline set.
The Welsh rock band return with their blend of heavy metal, alternative rock and reggae.
The Australian five-piece add a touch of metalcore to this year's line-up.
The English punk duo storm Reading with a typically energetic fun set.
Huw Stephens introduces the headline performance by crowd-pleasers and festival favourites, Leicester's own rock 'n' roll kings, Kasabian. Formed twenty years ago, the band have released six albums including their most recent LP For Crying Out Loud, which like the previous four long-players, went to number one in the album charts upon its release. They will be taking to the main stage with their usual swagger, charm and big rousing anthems, five years since they last headlined the Berkshire event, led by their two inimitable frontmen, vocalist Tom Meighan and guitarist and vocalist Sergio Pizzorno.
Pounding drums, massive solos and a whole lot of bassface - it's Haim time at Reading.
The rock 'n roll star makes Reading his own. As you were.
Surprise! QOTSA showcase seventh album Villians with a last-minute Reading + Leeds set.
Watch an unforgettable set from the London grime don.
It's anthems and singalongs galore for Dan Smith and co.'s massive main stage set.
A massive moment, it's the biggest show of the Stockport indie group's career so far.
Mercury Prize nominee draws a huge crowd, showcasing his raw, emotive hip-hop.
Nu metal legends play Reading for the first time ever, and it's been worth the wait.
Returning in 2017 with their first album in 17 years, the post-hardcore force are back.
Huw Stephens introduces the headline set from a band hailed as one of the best live acts in the world, masters of stadium rock, Muse. It has been 18 years since the Devon trio first graced one of the tiniest stages at the legendary Reading festival and now they are back taking their supermassive show to top spot for the third time. Old school friends Matt Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme and Dom Howard dig into their seven-album back catalogue, including hits from 2015's number one album Drones and latest single Dig Down, to undoubtedly deliver a spectacular rollercoaster of a show.
Moshpits at the ready - the fast-rising rock pack take on the world.
Northern Irish trio bring their slick, funk-packed pop to Reading's opening day.
Arizona emo band cement their legendary status with an epic main stage set.
A secret set on the BBC Music Introducing stage from The Hunna, as first championed by Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks.
Highlights of the 2017 Reading Festival, with performances from artists including Liam Gallagher, Loyle Carner, Vant, Queens of the Stone Age, Ray BLK, KoЯn, Glass Animals, Lethal Bizzle, Muse, Kasabian and more.
Huw Stephens introduces highlights from some of the many artists performing on the Main and Radio 1 stages at this year's Reading Festival.
Manchester indie dons bring the anthems with their Main Stage set.
Raw, high-energy rock from a Kent duo on the rise.
Guitars, shades and tropical shirts - The Vaccines pack style with storming guitar hits.
Pharrell and co get the Main Stage jumping.
The Followill brothers bring Reading to a close with another epic set
Iconic drum-and-bass group receive a hero’s welcome at Reading.
Drum and bass whizz Netsky goes back-to-back with Jauz and Slushii.
From Texas to Reading, U.S. sensations Brockhampton rock the Radio 1 Stage
Get ready to dance with a hit-filled set from pop favourite Dua Lipa.
The Grammy-nominated Vegas stars play a gigantic Main Stage set.
The world’s most acclaimed rapper, King Kenny headlines Reading’s Main Stage.
The Kings of Indie-pop deliver a set packed with the melodic guitar sounds we all need.
Southend’s finest take on Reading’s Radio 1 Stage.
Indie anthems in spades, the Mercury Prize-nominated stars headline the Radio One Stage.
One of the hottest rappers in the world introduces Reading to Astroworld.
The Illinois emo heroes headline Reading’s Main Stage.
U.S rapper cements his rockstar status with show stopping co-headline set
Positive pop bops from the effortlessly endearing pop star
Yungblud at Reading Festival 2021: Gen-Z's rock'n'roll star makes his bid for the top
Manchester's rising rapper works the crowd.
The Kid Laroi sports a ripped sweatshirt as he dances across the stage during energetic Reading Festival performance in England.
The Scottish festival favourites return to rock the Main Stage West
The legendary festival returns with a sell-out crowd of 90,000, following an enforced break in 2020. The first major headliner of the weekend is Stormzy, one of the UK’s most inspiring and influential cultural figures. As well as being a hugely successful and award winning artist, he also recently unveiled his own figure at the famous London waxwork museum. Since his game-changing Glastonbury 2019 performance, where he became the first British rapper to headline the festival, he has released a platinum-selling album Heavy is the Head and cemented his status as a once-in-a-generation artist. This is his long-awaited live return in front of a massive crowd, so expect many of his biggest songs and the biggest of productions.
The Electronic duo return to Reading to headline the Main Stage West
Programme image Liam Gallagher headlines the final night of the Reading Festival, which returns with a capacity crowd of 90,000 after an enforced break in 2020. Liam is a fan of giving the audience what they want at his live shows, so expect a rousing show packed with songs from across his career, including Oasis classics and solo tracks, delivered with his usual between-song banter.
Arctic Monkeys return to headline the legendary festival for the first time since 2014.
Sarah Faith Griffiths (born 21 January 2001), known professionally as Griff, is an English singer and songwriter. In 2019, she released her debut single, "Mirror Talk", through Warner Records. This was followed by her debut extended play of the same name, released later that year. Griff was named the Rising Star at the 2021 Brit Awards, becoming one of the youngest winners in the category at 20. Later that year, she released her debut mixtape, One Foot in Front of the Other, to commercial success and critical acclaim.
Wolf Alice are an English rock band from London, England. Formed in 2010 as an acoustic duo comprising singer Ellie Rowsell and guitarist Joff Oddie, Wolf Alice have also featured bassist Theo Ellis and drummer Joel Amey since 2012.
London rapper Dave headlines the first night of the 2022 Reading & Leeds Festivals.
Blissful, eclectic indie-pop from the Oxfordshire four-piece.
Unmissable moments from Reading 2022.
Chart-topping drill from a North London rapper
Expect immaculate pop and infectious hits from this Kent sensation
Trailblazing indie rock from the acclaimed Isle Of Wight band
The acclaimed rapper brings heartfelt lyrics and catchy hits
Emotive and electric indie tunes from North Shields' finest
A smashing opening set from folk punk troubadour Frank Turner
High energy, catchy tunes from an indie-rock four-piece
Nostalgic pop-punk from the Surrey five-piece
A spectacular set from one of the biggest names in UK dance
Non-stop indie bangers from the Oxfordshire four-piece
Heartfelt honest bops from an emerging pop star
The Irish rockers deliver a rousing set
Nothing but great tunes ahead in this dynamic set
A high energy set from a young rapper from Shepherds Bush
Las Vegas's finest rock ‘n’ roll band, The Killers, return to the legendary Reading Festival to headline for the second time, having first graced the top spot back in 2008. Nearly 20 years on from the release of their iconic debut album Hot Fuss, expect a set list full of huge sing-a-long anthems and indie disco classics from a band, who with frontman Brandon Flowers at the helm, and a back catalogue of seven albums, never fail to put on an energetic, hit-packed show
Chilled-out anthems from the Mercury Prize-winning wordsmith
Genre-defying, infectious indie bops from the Leicester five-piece
R&B goodness from an Australian production trio
Unreal bars and melodic, intricate beats from a trailblazing London rapper
The 1975 celebrate 10 years of their debut album by performing it in full
Dancefloor fillers and spectacular vocals from Worcestershire's finest singer.
Global superstar Billie Eilish returns to Reading Festival, this time to headline the Main Stage East, where on a sunny afternoon in 2019, she drew arguably the biggest crowd of the weekend. At just 21, she is the youngest solo artist to date to headline the event. The LA alt-pop sensation has built a hugely dedicated fanbase, has two UK number one albums under her belt, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and Happier Than Ever, and recently joined a stellar cast on the Barbie movie soundtrack with the hit What Was I Made For?
Performances from Billie Eilish, Sam Fender, The 1975, The Killers and more
Musician, producer and DJ Fred again.. takes to the Reading Festival stage for his first ever UK headline performance.
Rock ‘n’ roll legend Liam Gallagher returns to Reading Festival for a very special headline performance marking the 30th anniversary of Oasis’s seminal debut album Definitely Maybe.
Lana Del Rey performs Summertime Sadness at Reading & Leeds 2024.
The pop-punk legends return to Reading & Leeds.
Pure fire from iconic electropunk pioneers.
Artful indie rock from Radio 1's Sound of 2024 winners.
Energetic indie goodness from a beloved Northern Irish three-piece.
Catchy pop punk from a Welsh five-piece.
Northern indie rockers bring their hits to Reading & Leeds.
Rousing, energetic rock from the Boston band.
Soulful, powerful vocals from the BRIT-Awarded singer-songwriter.
Pure energy and talent from the renowned Florida rapper.
An exciting set from an emerging Belfast hip hop trio.
West London multi-instrumentalist fuses UK Garage, rap, dance and soul.
Fast-rising Edinburgh producer fuses genres from deep house to jazzy afrobeats.
Dynamic drum and bass from a Manchester DJ and producer.
The chart-topping DnB producer delivers an amazing set.
State of the art DnB in a fiery set from a rising producer.
Transcendent house music from a Scottish DJ and model.
London production duo making waves with their nostalgic UK jungle vibe.
A magnetic set from a rising Drum & Bass vocalist and TikToker.
House and Garage from a northern DJ - clad in his trademark pink balaclava.
The Australian DJ and producer brings major energy to the Chevron Stage.
Indie pop from New Jersey fronted by prolific producer Jack Antonoff.
Passionate post-punk and visceral lyrics from the Dublin rock band.
Melodic electronic rock from the esteemed Perth band.
Emerging female-fronted indie rock from Merseyside.
Blistering hip hop from a London-born, Atlanta-raised rapper.
No Excuses for missing this set from dynamic Nottingham rapper Bru-C.
Leeds producer, songwriter and filmmaker fuses jungle rhythms and neo soul vocals.
An electrifying performance from the multi-talented dancer, actress and singer.
Kettering DJ and producer known for on the pulse collaborations and remixes.
Turn up the volume for this set from a genre-blending American DJ and producer.
The Radio 1 Dance legend delivers a high-energy DJ set.
Radio 1's new dance music champion performs an electric DJ set.
Highlights of Grammy and BRIT award-winning superstar Chappell Roan, who steps out onto the Reading Festival stage as one of 2025's Friday night headliners, her biggest UK show yet.
Highlights of BRIT award winners and Grammy-nominated Bring Me the Horizon, who return to Reading Festival as Saturday night headliners.
Watch highlights from some of the biggest and best performances from Reading Festival 2025.
Fast-rising Wrexham band The Royston Club play the Main Stage.
Feel-good noughties classics from the enduring Brighton band.
East London collective return as core DJ trio, spinning drum-and-bass anthems.
The Drake and Central Cee-approved Mancunian rapper takes to the Chevron Stage.
The indie-rock icons play the Main Stage, marking 20 years of their debut LP Silent Alarm.
Restless fusions of UK Garage, House and more from the viral dance music producer.
Bright, melodic indie-rock from a Los Angeles band led by actor Dylan Minnette.
Californian psych-pop artist Still Woozy brings gems like ‘Goodie Bag’ to Reading.
The chart-topping West London rapper headlines the Chevron Stage.
Yearning, wistful ballads from the Texan singer-songwriter.
Chart-topping, arena-filling hitmaker Example delivers sharp rhymes and singalong choruses
Fast-rising indie-rock duo and ‘Home’ singers play the Main Stage.
Dublin’s hottest new dance-pop artist comes to Reading.
Feel-good bangers from the Australian indie-pop duo.
One of UK rap’s hottest new talents, the 22-year-old makes his Reading debut.
The Manchester group bring their bubbly, dreamy indie pop to Reading.
Bright, breezy alt-pop from the hotly-tipped North London singer.
The queen of UK dance-pop, Becky Hill headlines the Chevron Stage.
The New York artist brings his indie-pop gems to Reading.
Last year's BBC Introducing Stage headliners, the Oxford rockers take to the Main Stage.
Fast-rising rock band Wunderhorse bring their acclaimed album Midas to the Chevron Stage.
Vibrant, eccentric pop-punk from the Houston trio.
Sweeping, yearning Americana from the singer of hits like ‘Good Looking’.
A homecoming set from a rising rapper from Reading.
Indie rock band Sea Girls bring feel-good bangers to the Main Stage.
Pop bangers from the former Little Mix member.
Infectious, lo-fi fusions of garage-rock and electronica from the fast-rising Texans.
Thrilling trap-punk fusions from the East London rapper.
The all-female DJ collective deliver an electrifying set to the Chevron Stage.
The festival favourites return, with their thrilling fusion of heavy rock and electronica.
Chart-topping UK rap stars D-Block Europe return to Reading.
The acclaimed Australian group deliver a set of rowdy, riotous 'pub rock'.
