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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
26–29 August 2027
Location
Richfield Avenue, Reading · South
Ticket price
From about £326 weekend + camping (current release; confirm the live tier on the official site)
Student discount
This festival does not run an official student discount. See how students really save for the genuine ways to pay less.
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Camping & accommodation
Weekend camping included. Early Entry campers can arrive from Wednesday 25 August 2027.
How to get there
10-minute walk from Reading station; direct trains from London Paddington in 25 minutes.
Age restrictions
All ages. Under-13s free. Anyone 15 or under must be with a ticket holder aged 18+ at all times. Challenge 25 ID policy.
Music / genre
Rock / Indie / Hip-Hop / Pop
Worth it?
4.5/5, Worth it for the line-up — expect big crowds.
Key deadlines
- Early-access sign-up sale: 4 Sep 2026
- General on-sale: 11 Sep 2026
- Payment plans: £10 deposit then monthly instalments
- Line-up: not yet announced
Last checked against official sources on 26 September 2026. Dates, prices and sale windows are set by the organiser and can change — always confirm on the official ticket page before you book. Some ticket links may be affiliate links.