Festival Bank Holiday: Reading & Leeds 2024

Get ready with us for the largest UK festival devoted to music. Reading & Leeds will welcome 240,000 music fans in a celebration of live music with an era-defining line-up loaded with electrifying artists that reflect the dynamic tastes of current generations, and tickets are due to sell out this weekend. 2024 will welcome two brand-new stages, The Chevron, featuring the world’s first floating video canopy, and The Aux stage, a first-of-its-kind live stage for the UK’s digital content creators.

Reading Festival 2024 (Photo Credit: Luke Dyson)

Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic, said, “We are delighted that weekend tickets for Reading & Leeds are expected to sell out in the coming days. Reading & Leeds is a pivotal moment in the UK cultural calendar, and we’re thrilled to mark a new chapter in the festival’s rich history: the debut of the groundbreaking 40,000-capacity Chevron Stage and the Aux Stage that welcomes some of the most popular content creators in the UK.”

The main stage will feature astonishing talent such as Fred again…, Lana Del Rey, Liam Gallaghercelebrating the 30th anniversary of Oasis’ Definitely Maybe, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Blink-182, and Gerry Cinnamon.

But that’s not all! The festival will also showcase RAYE, 21 Savage, Jorja Smith, Pendulum, Fontaines DC, Two Door Cinema Club, The Wombats, Neck Deep, Bleachers, Rachel Chinouriri, Hak Baker, Reneé Rapp, Beabadoobee, Ashnikko, The Last Dinner Party, FLO, Teddy Swims, Kid Kapichi, The Japanese House, Confidence Man, and Bru-C.

Bring Me The Horizon at Reading Festival 2022 (Photo Credit: James Bridle)

On top of that, a groundbreaking new stage, The Chevron, will debut with iconic artists like The Prodigy, Sonny Fodera, Skrillex, Nia Archives, Barry Can’t Swim, Denzel Curry, Bou, and Kenya Grace.

And as if that’s not enough, many emerging new artists, including Halifax songstress Ellur, Hull’s electro-punk Jodie Langford, Reading rock club kid Cameron Hayes and many more, will all play the BBC Introducing Stage. A staple of the Reading & Leeds festival since 2008, over 80% of the Reading & Leeds line-up have been championed through BBC Introducing. Demonstrating the importance of giving up-and-coming artists a chance to expand their audiences on the most impactful stages in the country.

Leeds Festival 2024 (Photo Credit: Sam McMahon)

Reading & Leeds have always been a showcase for personal style and fashion. As festival-goers prepare for the 2024 edition, they can expect to see a mix of bohemian chic, streetwear cool, and DIY creativity. The festival’s diverse crowd embraces the opportunity to express themselves through their attire, creating a vibrant tapestry of fashion that mirrors the eclectic music lineup.

Skrillex at Reading Festival 2024 (Photo Credit: Luke Dyson)

Positioned in the main arena of both festival sites, The Chevron is an immense 40,000-capacity open-air venue featuring mammoth staging and the world’s first floating video canopy comprising hundreds of thousands of programmable LED lights. The new stage will host the world’s biggest silent rave, where fans can secure their tickets and headsets for £15 plus a refundable £20 deposit.

Reading Festival 2024 (Photo Credit: Luke Dyson)

Reading & Leeds will also welcome an entirely new set of performers with the debut of The Aux, a first-of-its-kind live stage for the UK’s digital content creators. Acts include comedic personalities Max Balegde and George Clarke, both renowned for their podcast The Useless Hotline, Ash Holme will bring a live version of her podcast Antics with Ash, as will content creator and presenter Ayamé Ponder with In Ayame we Trust. Chunkz & Filly, stars of the YouTube hit The Chunkz & Filly Show, will bring plenty of laughs, and The M1Podcast will bring off-the-cuff freestyles plus many more.

Reading Festival 2024 (Photo Credit: Luke Dyson)

The fan favourite and Leeds exclusive LS23 stage returns – the 360° immersive rave experience, known for its incredible light design, will see festival goers packed together dancing until the early hours, deep within the forest. Newly announced sets at the LS23 stage include Manchester-based producers Sota and Nathan Dawe.

As the countdown to Reading & Leeds 2024 begin, excitement is building for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend, securing your tickets early on the event’s official website here is the best way to ensure you take advantage of this unparalleled celebration of music and culture. Prepare to dive into a world where every note, every taste, every craft and every moment create memories that will last a lifetime.

The cost of standard weekend tickets (with camping included) is £291.50, while early entry tickets (which get you in from August 21) cost £327.25. For those who prefer to attend just one day of the festival, day tickets are available starting at approximately £125.

Lana Del Rey at Reading Festival 2024 (Photo Credit: Mateusz Niesmialek)