Reading Festival 2026 - Friday

Tickets· 10 options

What each ticket announces, read from its name on the ticketing site. The exact terms are on the checkout page.

On the ground

Venue location, from OpenStreetMap.

Prices

“Anything such as car keys, cash, credit cards, mobile phones, wallets, purses and other valuables should be kept on you at all times, or Weekend Ticket holders can use the pre-bookable onsite lockers. You can also leave items at Lost Property/Safe Storage for £4.00 per item, with 24-hour access…” source ↗

Camping

“Please note, campfires and disposable BBQs are banned from both the campsite and the arena in 2026 For detailed guidance on camping stoves and fuels please see here.” source ↗

Re-entry

“Weekend Tickets will be swapped for a wristband that allows for unlimited re-entry to and from the site for the weekend wristband holder.” 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 ↗

Shuttles

“We strongly recommend people don’t drive to Pepsi MAX presents Reading Festival but take public transport or, if driving is a must, car share where possible to limit traffic on the roads. The train station is very close to the festival site and shuttle buses run back and forth for £1.50 single.…” source ↗

Parking

“Important parking information for Day ticket holders & guest/disabled access ticket holders – there is no access from the White Car Park to the Green Day Gate for Day Ticket holders or the guest/disabled access check in because both of these are situated on the other side of the river.” source ↗

Accessibility

“Limited seating is also available at each platform. We will be providing chairs that have a load-bearing capacity of 250 pounds (approximately 18 stone). If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please contact the Reading Accessibility Team .” source ↗

Lockers

“Anything such as car keys, cash, credit cards, mobile phones, wallets, purses and other valuables should be kept on you at all times, or Weekend Ticket holders can use the pre-bookable onsite lockers. You can also leave items at Lost Property/Safe Storage for £4.00 per item, with 24-hour access…” source ↗

Quoted verbatim from the festival's official website — double-check before you go, conditions can change.