Fontaines D.C., Charli XCX, RAYE & More: 10 Unmissable Reading & Leeds Festival Sets

The dual-festival features four first-time headliners. By 8/25/2026 Fontaines D.C. Elizaveta Porodina The U.K. has been spoiled when it comes to major outdoor concerts throughout recent summers. In 2025, these shores hosted Oasis‘ big comeback, Beyoncé galloping into town with her Cowboy Carter run, Sam Fender making the leap to stadium stardom, as well as appearances from Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey. Since then, 2026’s slate has seen Harry Styles, Bruno Mars and The Weeknd dominate the nation’s biggest venues. Festivals have had to work hard to keep pace with these superstar names, who are frequently choosing to pursue their own headline shows as opposed to appearing on a wider bill. Reading & Leeds Festival (Aug. 28-Aug. 30) is no different: For 2026’s edition, the dual-festival (held on R