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Charli XCX Leads Exclusive UK Festival Lineup
1 Dec, 2025
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.
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.
