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Reading Festival
The UK's biggest end-of-summer rock and rap weekender, and a rite of passage for results-day crowds.
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Date
27–29 August 2027
Location
Richfield Avenue, Reading · South
Ticket price
£285 – £320 (weekend + camping)
Student discount
£20 off with code READ20STU, ✓ verified 18 Aug 2026. Student ID verification required.
Work here
- Volunteer Festival Steward, Hotbox Events (official Reading Festival volunteer partner) · Volunteer · 3 x 8-hour shifts spread Wednesday–Monday (usually 1 early 09:00–17:00, 1 late 17:00–01:00, 1 night 01:00–09:00). At least two main evenings off.
- Paid Event Staff (multi-event), Hotbox Events · Paid · Longer than volunteer patterns; set per event by the recruitment team.
Camping & accommodation
Weekend camping included. Quiet camping and Shikari village upgrades available.
How to get there
10-minute walk from Reading station; direct trains from London Paddington in 25 minutes.
Age restrictions
16+ without an adult; under-13s must be with a guardian.
Music / genre
Rock / Indie / Hip-Hop / Pop
Worth it?
4.5/5, Worth it for the line-up — expect big crowds.
Key deadlines
- Early bird release: 20 Nov 2026
- Line-up announcement: Feb 2027
- Deposit balance due: 1 May 2027
2027 dates and prices are provisional until the organiser confirms them. Some ticket links may be affiliate links.