Reading Festival 2026 - Saturday and Sunday Non-Camping in Reading - Aug 29, 2026

sombr

50 concerts

Sombr, born Shane Michael Boose in New York City, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Known for indie, alternative, and pop rock, he crafts self-written music exploring themes of heartbreak. His debut album, I Barely Know Her, features hits like "Back to Friends" and "Undressed". He earned a Grammy nomination and an MTV VMA for Best Alternative Video.

Say Now

3 concerts

London-born girl group Say Now, featuring Ysabelle Salvanera, Amelia Onuorah, and Madeleine Haynes, blends pop and R&B. Formed in 2022 as "Needanamebro", they debuted as Say Now in 2023. Known for hits like "Supermarket" and "Millions", they won the 2024 Glamour "Rising Star" award and supported Kylie Minogue. Their music champions female friendship.

RAYE

9 concerts

🇬🇧 RAYE: British singer-songwriter blending pop/R&B; “Escapism.” UK #1, 8 UK Top 20 singles, 5B Spotify streams; Ivor Novello + record 6 BRITs (2024).

Maisie Peters

7 concerts

Maisie Peters, an English singer-songwriter from Steyning, crafts honest, witty pop and indie pop. Known for relatable, diary-style songs, she signed with Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records. Her album "The Good Witch" topped UK charts, making her the youngest solo British female artist in nearly a decade. Her third album, "Florescence," released in May 2026, features songs like "Kingmaker" with Julia Michaels. She won the inaugural Rolling Stone UK Breakthrough Award.

Rossi.

2 concerts

Essex-born DJ Rossi. is a minimal house artist known for residencies at Fabric and London clubs. He topped Beatport's Minimal/Deep Tech charts twice in 2019, becoming the genre's top-selling artist that year, and has released music on labels including PIV and No Art.

Slayyyter

3 concerts

Pop shape-shifter Slayyyter debuted with a 2019 mixtape, followed by Troubled Paradise and STARFUCKER. Her viral hit Daddy AF soundtracked a scene in Anora, and she has opened for Tove Lo and Kesha. Her third album is WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA.

Viagra Boys

6 concerts

Frost Children

21 concerts

St. Louis-bred, NYC-based siblings Angel and Lulu Prost form Frost Children, a duo known for their kinetic, genre-bending hyperpop, glitchcore, and EDM. They blend rave chaos with melodic sincerity, crafting a unique sound. Notable albums include "Sister" (2025) and the "Tweaker Poem" EP (2026), with collaborations spanning Kim Petras, Porter Robinson, and Danny Brown.

Duke Dumont

4 concerts

Duke Dumont is a London-based house producer and DJ. He is best known for his chart-topping U.K. number-one singles Need U (100%), I Got U, Ocean Drive, and Real Life. His notable releases also include the For Club Play Only EP series.

Mall Grab

4 concerts

Australian DJ and producer Mall Grab, born Jordon Alexander in Newcastle, crafts an energetic electronic sound blending house, techno, lo-fi, UK garage, and grime. Known for his dynamic sets, he released his debut album "What I Breathe" and popular tracks like "Liverpool Street In The Rain" and "iluv." He has collaborated with artists such as Turnstile.

Jade

1 concert

Jade is a 90s R and B trio featuring Tonya Kelly, Joi Marshall, and Di Reed. Their gold debut album, Jade to the Max, featured hit singles like Don't Walk Away and sparked major TV appearances. Their second album, Mind, Body and Song, followed in 1994.

Radio Free Alice

11 concerts

Melbourne-based post-punk quartet Radio Free Alice, formed in Sydney, delivers angular, guitar-driven indie rock with intellectual lyrics and frontman Noah Learmonth's distinctive vocals. They released EPs "Radio Free Alice" (2023), "Polyester" (2024), and "Empty Words" (2025), alongside singles like "Lunch Money". Signed to Atlantic Records, they have supported The Killers and Geese, earning acclaim from Rolling Stone and NME.

Absolutely

1 concert

South London singer-songwriter Absolutely blends R&B-inflected pop with alternative sounds. Known as a sought-after songwriter, she co-wrote hits for Anitta, Normani, and David Guetta before releasing 2023 singles for Epic Records.

Clara La San

17 concerts

Clara La San is a singer, composer, and producer known for her hook-rich, timeless soul style blending early 2000s R&B, rap instrumentals, and cinema scores. Her 2023 self-released single In This Darkness earned hundreds of millions of streams.

Seb Lowe

20 concerts

Manchester-born lyricist Seb Lowe, known for his unique style and passion for films such as "The Departed" and shows like "Game of Thrones." Loves Red Bull, curry, and cricketer Michael Holding.

Kingfishr

19 concerts

Kingfishr, an Irish indie folk trio from Limerick, formed in 2017, blends traditional influences with contemporary indie sounds. Celebrated for their authentic musicianship and poetic storytelling, they achieved chart-topping success with "Killeagh" and "The Sun Will Never Settle." Their acclaimed debut album, "Halcyon," also reached number one, and the band earned a Music Moves Europe Award.

Max Dean

2 concerts

House music producer and neXup recz label boss Max Dean is a DJ Mag Best of British nominee and Mixmag breakthrough artist. Known for chart-topping releases and sets at DC10 Ibiza and Creamfields, he collaborated with Nafe Smallz and Timbaland on Feel Much Better.

Luke Dean

2 concerts

Fliss

1 concert

Pepsi MAX presents Reading 2026

3 concerts

Joss Dean

1 concert

London-based underground house DJ and producer Joss Dean has played shows across the UK, headlined and sold out Joshua Brooks, and performed at Studio 338. His debut release dropped on neXup recs and has been played at DC-10 and Amnesia.

Tommy Phillips

1 concert

Reading Festival

2 concerts

Reading Festival, originating as the National Jazz Festival in 1961, evolved into the UK's longest-running popular music event. It's celebrated for its diverse genres, spanning rock, indie, hip-hop, and electronic music, consistently hosting global superstars and fostering a vibrant community of music enthusiasts.

Speed

Formed in 2019, Australian hardcore five-piece SPEED evolved into a global powerhouse, breaking out with their 2024 debut album ONLY ONE MODE. Their subsequent EP, ALL MY ANGELS, reflects on loss and grief while experimenting with synths and samples.

Jane Remover

Jane Remover is an American musician from New Jersey, known for evolving from digicore and hyperpop to shoegaze, indie rock, and EDM. They debuted with the 2021 album Frailty and released their third studio album, Revengeseekerz, in 2025, along with the EP ♡. Remover also explores an indie rock sound as Venturing and pioneered the "dariacore" microgenre as Leroy. They continue to release new music and are currently touring.

Dave

Santan Dave (David Omoregie) is a rapper from Brixton, South London. A socially aware storyteller, he broke out with EP Six Paths (2016) and UK #1 albums Psychodrama (2019) and We're All Alone in This Together (2021).

Gunna

College Park, Georgia rapper Gunna (born Sergio Kitchens) broke out on Young Thug’s “Floyd Mayweather” (2016), signed to YSL, and scored Billboard 200 hits including WUNNA (No. 1) and DS4Ever (No. 1). Known for “Drip Too Hard,” “FukUMean.”

bar italia

Bar Italia is a British indie rock band formed in London in 2020. Comprising Nina Cristante, Sam Fenton, and Jezmi Tarik Fehmi, their sound blends indie sleaze, shoegaze, and lo-fi pop. They are known for their distinctive vocal interplay and have released several albums, including 2023's "Tracey Denim" and "The Twits," and 2025's "Some Like It Hot." The band has achieved significant popularity and tours globally.

Nafe Smallz

Luton-raised independent rapper and melodic vocalist Nafe gained prominence supporting Future, Migos, and Skepta in 2016. In 2017, he performed alongside Smoke Dawg at a show featuring a surprise appearance by Drake.

Niko B

An English rapper and songwriter from Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, known for his deadpan humor, relatable lyrics about everyday British suburban life, and viral hit singles like Mary Berry and Who's That What's That.

IN PARALLEL

George Denver and Harrison Baker form UK garage duo IN PARALLEL. Raised on club music and classic dance compilations, they craft nostalgia-tinged club tracks. Harrison studied in Manchester, founded Pure Filth and released as Baika.

Amma

London singer-songwriter Amma (Lauren Keen) debuted with the project Middle Child. Formerly a songwriter, she’s penned hits for FLO, Nao, JoJo, Sam Feldt, IVE, and Miraa May, and made her live debut at All Points East.

Pozzy

A rising British alternative rap and grime artist from Bury St Edmunds, known for blending elements of rap, grime, R&B, and electronic music with introspective and political lyricism.

Finessekid

Finessekid is a UK rap artist from Lambeth, South London, known for his distinctive hip-hop style. His music often fuses traditional sounds with R&B and electronic elements. Popular tracks include "Sirens (From Ireland)", "Coucoo", and "Mightjuss". He has collaborated with artists like Skepta and Lancey Foux. Finessekid released his self-titled EP and is recognized as a rising star in UK rap, with several songs achieving millions of streams. He also owns the Finesse London streetwear brand.

Cruz Beckham and The Breakers

Cruz Beckham, born in Madrid, Spain, fronts the English alternative rock band The Breakers. Known for a blend of pop, indie, and soft rock with guitar-driven melodies, their sound draws inspiration from Britpop and classic rock. Popular songs include "Optics," "Lick The Toad," "For Your Love," and "Waste Your Pain." Beckham, who began his music journey at age 11, has collaborated with notable producers and songwriters, establishing his own musical identity.

Ruby Roberts

Ruby Roberts is a UK-born alt-pop singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and evocative storytelling. She blends indie pop with an 80s synth inspiration, creating a dynamic sound. Popular songs include "Trampoline," "My Endeavour," "I'd Do Anything," and "Crush." Her debut EP "Somersault Queen" garnered acclaim, contributing to over 15 million streams.

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