From legendary acts in history
Reading and Leeds have long been at music's heart, boasting past appearances by icons like Pink Floyd, Nirvana, Liam Gallagher, and Eminem. Fast forward, and 2025's roster promises not just nostalgia but current thrills with headliners like Travis Scott, Bring Me The Horizon, Hozier, and Chappell Roan taking center stage. Ready your senses—it's set up as one heckuva ride.Mark your calendars and tune in
The good times roll from Thursday, August 21, through Sunday, August 24, aligned perfectly with your bank holiday plans. Reading Festival pops up at Richfield Avenue, while Leeds takes over Bramham Park. Can't make it in person? No worries! BBC One, iPlayer, Radio 1, and BBC Sounds have your back with live coverage.Who you can't miss this year
It's a stacked lineup, folks. Joining Travis Scott, Bring Me The Horizon, Hozier, and Chappell Roan are names like Enter Shikari, Conan Gray, Limp Bizkit, The Kooks, Becky Hill, AJ Tracey, Suki Waterhouse, and Trippie Redd. Don't miss Chappell Roan's exclusive UK set with hits "The Subway" and "Pink Pony Club" that'll surely captivate.Spotlight on Reading's schedule
Things get underway on Thursday, August 21, on Chevron Stage with Cam Smith at 9:15 pm, alongside Jack Marlow, Charlie Tee, and DJ Battle. Festival Republic Stage promises jams from Jay Knox, Hun FM, and Swiftogeddon. On Friday, August 22, Red Rum Club kicks off Main Stage at noon, leading a parade including Alessi Rose, The Royston Club, and Bloc Party, all building up towards Chappell Roan at 7:10 pm and finally Hozier at 9:40 pm. Chevron Stage packs a punch with Good Health Good Wealth at 12:25 pm and continues with names like Charlotte Plank and AJ Tracey. Festival Republic Spotlight? Watch out—the likes include Any Young Mechanic and The Linda Lindas. Saturday, August 23, brings Main Stage wonders from VOILÁ and Lambrini Girls, through Enter Shikari, Limp Bizkit, and up towards Bring Me The Horizon. Across Chevron Stage and Festival Republic, expect a whirlwind mix, including Pozer and Sunday (1994).Leeds kicks it up a notch
At Leeds, on Friday, Demae fires up Main Stage, leading through Songer, Waterparks, and more, with Travis Scott capping off. Chevron Stage features Lyvia and others with Festival Republic showcasing Aviva and crew. Saturday enriches your ears from Red Rum Club onward, with Chappell Roan and Hozier along Main Stage. Come Saturday, Chevron and Festival Republic stages bring lineups like Good Health Good Wealth and Glixen. On Sunday, acts like VOILÁ and Enter Shikari wrap things up with flair.Don't let this one pass you by
With all this talent converged in one weekend, Reading and Leeds 2025 promises something extraordinary. It's not just about seeing big names; it's about uncovering new favorites alongside thousands who share your love. Allow yourself this journey—it's bound not just on sounds but in lasting impressions and shared moments.Related Posts
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