Over 60 new acts announced for Reading and Leeds Festival 2026

The additions to the lineup include Gunna, Loyle Carner, Declan McKenna, and Maisie Peters.

They join previously announced headliners Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C., and RAYE.

Other notable inclusions are Gunna, Loyle Carner, and Men I Trust for Reading only, and The Lathums, Duke Dumont, Kingfishr, and Slayyyter for Leeds only.

A raft of other artists, such as Mall Grab, and Omar +, are part of a bumper bill set to woo festival-goers at the summer event.

Gunna, who will be performing exclusively at Reading, revealed his excitement about returning to the UK.

He said: “London is like a second home, I’m excited to be coming back to play in the UK again this year for Reading."

Declan McKenna and Maisie Peters will be performing at both venues, while Holly Humberstone, Paris Paloma, and Clara La San bring additional talent to both festival sites.

Another major highlight for this year is the introduction of 'The Warehouse', an entirely new stage dedicated to dance music.

The purpose-built structure offers festival-goers an immersive club experience with cutting-edge sound and state-of-the-art lighting.

Among the artists navigating 'The Warehouse' in Reading are Max Dean b2b Luke Dean and Hybrid Minds.

Skepta will perform at both Reading and Leeds, partnering with Prospa at Reading and East End Dubs at Leeds.

The new stage promises an electrifying dance music environment throughout the festival weekend.

Other artists gracing the festival over the August bank holiday will be The K's, Arthur Hill, and the ever-popular The Lathums in Leeds only, while Men I Trust and Viagra Boys are set to light up Reading.

Specific mention must be made of the rich lineup of promising talent playing across the weekend.

In Leeds, festival-goers can look forward to witnessing acts like YT, Niko B, and Rose Gray.

Reading's lineup is equally stellar with performers such as Absolutely, Florence Road, and Frost Children.

As well as an impressive blend of music across various genres, the festival also promises a feel of exclusivity, with certain acts only performing at one venue.

For Leeds-only festival-goers, there is the delight of seeing acts such as Arthur Hill and Garage Flower, while Reading-only attendees better look forward to a set from artists such as Finessekid.

The multitude of acts announced promises an exciting musical diversity, catering to various tastes.

As the list continues to grow, Reading and Leeds Festival 2026 is setting itself up to be one of the most exciting dates on the UK music calendar.

The general sale for the festival tickets is already underway, allowing fans the chance to secure a spot at either Reading or Leeds festivals this August.

Festival fans will want to secure their tickets for what promises to be a memorable summer event.

For more information on tickets and further festival updates, visit www.readingfestival.com for Reading and www.leedsfestival.com for Leeds.