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About the Reading & Leeds Festivals
Culture & Art , Festivals & Fairs
United Kingdom & Ireland
Ends: Aug 24, 2025
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If you're into rock, indie, punk, and metal, the Reading and Leeds Festival is the place to be. It's two cities, on in the north (Leeds) and one in the south (Reading), with simultaneous festivals.
The Reading Festival is one of the oldest popular music festivals in the world. It originated in the early 1960s as the National Jazz Festival, but the focus shifted to rock and alternative music over time. The Leeds Festival is a bit younger and was added in 1999 due to the high demand and the Reading Festival's capacity limitations. They're held simultaneously over the bank holiday weekend in August, and they share the same bill, alternating the lineup between the two sites.
Over the years, these festivals have hosted some of the biggest names in rock and alternative music, including Nirvana, Metallica, Arctic Monkeys, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. The lineups are always solid.
Like most festivals, camping is a big part of the experience. The fields around each are filled with tents, music blasting from multiple stages, and groups of friends laughing, singing, and just having a good time.
The festivals span three days, from Friday to Sunday, with campers able to arrive from the Wednesday before. Most festival-goers choose to camp on-site. Food options are pretty varied. You've got your typical festival food stands, but there's also a decent selection of international cuisines, vegan and vegetarian options.
Both Reading and Leeds Festivals offer an unforgettable weekend of music and camaraderie.
Cute note from the writer: When I first visited the UK, I stayed in Devon. We traveled down the M4 and passed the "Reading rest area." My comment to my friend was, "Oh, that is so sweet! You have reading rest stops in England, so you can stop a bit and enjoy a novel."
He nearly died laughing. Of course, in England, Reading is pronounced "Redding" and has nothing to do with books. But this West Coast US girl didn't know that at the time. I still smile every time I hear the city's name.
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