THE countdown is on! Rockstar Energy presents Reading & Leeds Festival 2024 is now just 50 days away. Prepare for the best weekend of your life with over 150 of the world’s biggest acts, including headliners Lana Del Rey, Fred Again.., Blink-182, Liam Gallagher, Catfish and the Bottlemen and Gerry Cinnamon.

Reading & Leeds has something for everyone, from world-renowned performers to epic experiences, allowing you to create your own, bespoke unrivalled weekend on-site. If you’re up early each morning ready to catch the best new bands before they get massive, then Quiet Camp or Pink Moon’s Luxury Tipi options to keep you well rested could be for you. If you want to cut the queues and get a drink before heading to the world’s biggest silent rave under the LED roof of The Chevron stage, the Reading & Leeds Lounge is calling. Or if you’re conscious about the environment and looking for community spirit in your campsite be sure to book a free place at Eco Camp whilst you can!

They say life begins at Reading & Leeds—discover what’s new and how to make the most of it in this comprehensive guide.

WHEN AND WHERE IS READING & LEEDS FESTIVAL

Dates: Fri 23 – Sun 25 August

(Early entry tickets includes camping from Wednesday 21 August)

Location: Richfield Avenue, Reading / Bramham Park, Leeds

WHO IS PLAYING READING & LEEDS 2024

Lana Del Rey, Fred Again.., Blink-182, Liam Gallagher, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Gerry Cinnamon

21 Savage, Raye, Two Door Cinema Club, Pendulum, Spiritbox, Fontaines D.C., Reneé Rapp, The Prodigy, Sonny Fodera, Skrillex, Jorja Smith, The Wombats, Beabadobee, Neck Deep, The Japanese House, Bleachers, Bru-C, Barry Can’t Swim, Nia Archives, The Last Dinner Party, Overmono, Artemas, Teddy Swims, FLO and many more.

Where to buy tickets: www.readingfestival.com / www.leedsfestival.com /https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/reading-and-leeds-festival

How much are tickets to Reading & Leeds: Prices for tickets range from £125 for day tickets and £325 for a weekend ticket, with additional packages like the Reading Lounge, Leeds Lounge and Camping Plus upgrades in Reading & Leeds available on top.

WHERE TO STAY

All weekend tickets for Reading & Leeds include camping, however there are several different accommodation options when attending the festival depending on your preference, these include:

  • Quiet Camp – New for 2024, for those of you who fancy a little extra shut-eye and a break from the party atmosphere of the standard campsites, Quiet Camp is a dedicated area in the standard campsites, located within Orange. You must book your free spot in advance, book for Reading hereand Leeds here.
  • Solo Camp – Also brand new for 2024, we’re launching Solo Camp. Coming alone? Looking to stay in a dedicated area, ready to make new friends for life? Register your interest here to be notified when more information and free spots are available for booking.
  • Eco Campsite – The Eco Campsite is a free to book camp for like-minded people who want to make a difference: you live life with the planet in mind, and want to stay in a clean, green field for a festival you’ll remember. There’s even free Yoga classes in the morning. To stay in the Eco Camp every guest must sign a pledge to respect the environment and those around them across the weekend. Book for Reading here and Leeds here.
  • Camping Plus – Located by the main Green Gate entrance to the festival, Camping Plus offers something for everyone’s purse strings. Bring your own tent to save the pennies and cash in on the luxury facilities or truly pamper yourself with an Emperor Tent, Luxury Tipi, Crew Hut or more. Book for Reading here or Leeds here.
  • Pink Moon Boutique Village – In 2024 Pink Moon will be back with their unique camping packages to suit all budgets. With a Standard, Classic and Deluxe range, you can find a range of options from the standard tents to luxury bells with options for all price ranges. With access to clean toilets and hot showers, pamper stations, phone charging and much more, the Pink Moon Boutique Village has everything you need to enjoy your weekend at R&L. Book for Reading here or Leeds here.
  • General campsites – Be right at the heart of the festival in one of our general campsites included with all general admission weekend tickets. And if you’re still looking for some little luxuries, check out the Refresh Retreat for affordable upgrades in Reading here or Leeds here.

For more information, head to our ‘Where to Stay’ page.

NEW FOR 2024

  • The Chevron is Reading & Leeds’ new 40,000 capacity open-air venue in the Main Arena. The bespoke structure, exclusive to the festival, features the world’s first floating video canopy made up of hundreds of thousands of programmable LED lights, turning the sky above into a dazzling, reactive display. Headlined by The Prodigy, Skrillex and Sonny Fodera it will also host performances from Nia Archives and Barry Can’t Swim across the weekend.
  • The AUX is a brand new tent in the main arena at both Reading & Leeds, where the programming is focused entirely on digital content creators. It’s the first time a stage at a music festival has been solely created to give digital creators a platform in this way and will feature a mix of interactive shows, live podcasts, streams, and hands-on activities, with no filter and no topic off limits. Currently confirmed for the stage are: The Useless Hotline, The Chunkz & Filly Show, Ash Holme, Ayamé Ponder & M1Podcast.
  • For those of you who fancy a little extra shut-eye and a break from the party atmosphere of the standard campsites, Quiet Camp is a dedicated area in the standard campsites. You must book your free spot in advance alongside your Weekend or Weekend + Early Entry festival ticket. Plus an additional campsite for those going by themselves at Solo Camp.

  • A Sensory Calm Space run by charity Diverse UK, this area can be used by anyone and offers a quiet environment to calm and relax before getting back to the festivities.
  • The Lounge – Upgrade your festival experience & get out of the crowds for a breather with access to the Reading Lounge. It’s a great place to hang out with friends & relax over a drink

WHAT TO BRING, WHAT NOT TO BRING AND ‘SUSTAINABLE SWAPS’

Be sure to visit the info page here. To make the most of your festival experience, here are some essential tips:

  • Cheap tents just aren’t worth it, they will leave all you and your belongings wet the next morning. Bring a high-quality tent with a rating above HH1500 to stay warm and dry and take it home with you.
  • Invest in proper, waterproof boots instead of cheap wellies for comfort and durability.
  • Stay informed about banned items to ensure a smooth entry here. Disposable vapes and campfires are not allowed this year.
  • Be prepared for thorough searches and cooperate with security requests for everyone’s safety.
  • Bring valid ID. Reading & Leeds operates Challenge 25 policy. See here for forms of valid ID.

Banned items

You can view the full list of banned items here. Please do familiarise yourself with them, some examples are:

  • Disposable vapes – Do not bring single-use disposable vapes. Banned since 2023, they pollute the environment and incorrect disposal of these can be hazardous at waste centres.
  • Campfires – Campfires are not allowed anywhere at the festival, including the campsites. This is to support the Air Quality Action Plan and in consideration of local impacts as set out in our Green Nation Charter.  Anyone seen creating or fuelling a fire will be evicted from the festival site. We have to continue to protect our future on this planet.
  • Bags in the arena – We strongly advise you not to bring a bag into the Arena as there will be long queues while all bags are searched. If you do wish to bring a bag into the Arena please ensure that it is no bigger than A4 sized 8.27”x11.69”. There is a limited to one A4 sized bag per person permitted into the Arena.