Reading Festival 2027 takes place from August 25 to 29 at Richfield Avenue in Reading, United Kingdom.
The lineup
The official lineup has been announced under the name Reading Festival. It brings together artists from several musical currents, providing a range of styles. The schedule includes rock groups, indie performers, electronic producers and well‑known headline acts from the British scene.
The festival is organized around several stages set up on the site. Each stage offers a distinct program, allowing festival‑goers to choose according to their preferences. Concerts run from morning to night, with breaks between sets to prepare stage changes.
The weekend also includes a dedicated area for emerging performances, where lesser‑known artists can play for an attentive audience. This approach encourages the discovery of new talent while maintaining the presence of established acts.
The program spans five days, with two early‑access days reserved for Early Entry campers, followed by the main weekend when the primary stages are active.
Reading, a festival town
Reading, a town in southeast England, welcomes a large number of visitors during the festival. The town centre hosts shops, cafés, restaurants and public spaces that stay active throughout the event.
The Richfield Avenue site provides the option of Early Entry Camping. This arrangement lets participants set up their tents before the official weekend opening, easing access to the stages from the first concerts. The camping area is organized into distinct zones, with basic services for festival‑goers.
The urban setting of Reading creates an atmosphere that is both lively and friendly, where music blends with everyday city life. Visitors can therefore enjoy the festival vibe while remaining close to urban amenities such as boutiques, public transport and green spaces.
Reading also features an industrial heritage visible in its buildings, adding a visual dimension to the festival spaces.
In summary, Reading Festival 2027 combines an eclectic lineup, Early Entry camping facilities and the welcoming charm of a British town.
What the festival says
Quoted verbatim from the official website — conditions can change, double-check before you go.
- Prices — “Payment plans will be available at the checkout. Secure a weekend ticket with a £10 deposit and pay the rest in monthly instalments.” source
- Camping — “ Vodafone and Three customers can SAVE 10% MORE on Weekend Camping tickets from 10am, Friday 11th September. Head over to the VeryMe or Three+ app to find out more.” source
- Age & minors — “Please note, there are no views of the main stage from PayPal+ presents The Lounge. This upgrade does not include a festival ticket, price displayed is per person. Under 13s (12 years and under) are admitted free but must be accompanied by a paying ticket-holder over 18 at all times.” source
- Accessibility — “Accessibility tickets are not sold separately. Please buy a standard ticket first, then apply for use of the accessible facilities. Please note, you will need to have either a Nimbus Access Card or Digital Access Pass to apply. If you don’t have one, you can register with Nimbus for a free…” source
Getting there
The closest stop to the site is Reading (rail BMH–MAN, BRI–PAD, CDF–PAD, CMN–PAD, CNM–PAD, DID–PAD, Elizabeth, FRO–PAD, GMV–PAD, GW 01, GW 03, GWR: Newbury => Reading, GWR: Reading => Newbury, HFD–PAD, MAN–BMH, NCL–RDG, OXF–PAD, PAD–BRI, PAD–CDF, PAD–CMN, PAD–CNM, PAD–DID, PAD–FRO, PAD–GMV, PAD–HFD, PAD–OXF, PAD–PNZ, PAD–SWA, PAD–WSM, PNZ–PAD, RDG–NCL, SWA–PAD, SWT: Reading => Waterloo, SWT: Waterloo => Reading, WSM–PAD, XC), 1005 m away — about a 13-minute walk.
Stops within a 20-minute walk
- Reading — rail lines BMH–MAN, BRI–PAD, CDF–PAD, CMN–PAD, CNM–PAD, DID–PAD, Elizabeth, FRO–PAD, GMV–PAD, GW 01, GW 03, GWR: Newbury => Reading, GWR: Reading => Newbury, HFD–PAD, MAN–BMH, NCL–RDG, OXF–PAD, PAD–BRI, PAD–CDF, PAD–CMN, PAD–CNM, PAD–DID, PAD–FRO, PAD–GMV, PAD–HFD, PAD–OXF, PAD–PNZ, PAD–SWA, PAD–WSM, PNZ–PAD, RDG–NCL, SWA–PAD, SWT: Reading => Waterloo, SWT: Waterloo => Reading, WSM–PAD, XC · 1005 m, ~13 min walk
- Reading West — rail lines GW 01, GWR: Newbury => Reading, GWR: Reading => Newbury · 1081 m, ~14 min walk
Coming from afar
- Blackbushe Airport (BBS) — 18.2 km from the site
- RAF Benson (BEX) — 18.5 km from the site
What to pack
Over the last 10 years on this date at this exact spot: 22.1°C average afternoon high, 12.7°C overnight.
At least 1 mm of rain fell in 30% of those years (2.5 mm on average). Observed extremes: 30.4°C on the hottest day, 8.3°C on the coldest night.
Access: data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Weather normals: ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).
