When are the Reading and Leeds festivals in 2025?

The Reading and Leeds festivals will take place between August 27 to 20, 2025.

Who are the headliners for Reading and Leeds 2025?

The headliners include Charli XCX, Kasabian, Kneecap, Jade, Skepta, Sombr, and Role Model.

Are there other UK festival dates for Charli XCX in 2025?

No, the Reading and Leeds festival appearances are currently Charli XCX's only scheduled UK festival shows for 2025.

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Charli XCX Leads Exclusive UK Festival Lineup

1 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Charli XCX's performances are the sole UK festival shows announced.
Six headliners will make exclusive UK festival appearances.
Festivals run August 27-20, with artists rotating performance days.

Charli XCX Leads Exclusive UK Festival Lineup

Reading and Leeds festivals have announced their initial lineup, featuring Charli XCX as a headliner. Her performances at these twin events will be her only scheduled UK festival shows for next year. Six headliners are confirmed to make exclusive UK festival appearances across the weekend. Rock band Kasabian is set to perform a special headline show on Thursday.

Joining the headliners are Irish rap trio Kneecap, pop singer Jade, and grime artist Skepta, along with US singers Sombr and Role Model. Other confirmed artists include Skye Newman, Josh Baker, Kettama, Geese, Adéla, and Keo. Dutch DJ Chris Stussy will play at Reading exclusively, with more acts to be announced.

The festivals are scheduled to take place from August 27 to 20 at Reading's Richfield Avenue and Bramham Park in Leeds. Artists will rotate their performance days between the two sites. Tickets are set to go on general sale on Thursday, with presales already available.