Reading Festival is one of Britain's oldest and most beloved music events — three days every August on the banks of the Thames that has been a rite of passage for British music fans since 1971, launching the careers of legends and delivering iconic headline sets across generations. Running simultaneously with Leeds Festival, it is the heartbeat of British rock and alternative culture.
Runs simultaneously with Leeds Festival — same lineup. Reading is 40 minutes from London Paddington by train. Camping on site.