25 July 2025
Marco Gandolfi
The excitement is building as Rockstar Energy presents Reading & Leeds 2025 prepares to kick off in less than a month, from August 21st to 24th. With Friday day tickets for Reading already sold out, the UK's most anticipated festival weekend promises an era-defining lineup featuring headliners Chappell Roan, Hozier, Bring Me The Horizon, and Travis Scott, alongside a dynamic mix of emerging talent and established icons.
Festival organizers have unveiled the initial running order for the more than 150 acts set to perform across both sites. Fans can now access official stage times via the Reading & Leeds app, available on both iOS and Android. The app is an essential tool for creating personalized schedules, navigating the festival grounds, and staying updated with the latest news throughout the weekend.
In a significant transformation, the 2025 edition introduces the most ambitious evolution to festival camping in its 55-year history. Every campsite has been reimagined with enhanced facilities including vacuum toilets, more showers, and bespoke 'Get Ready With Me' stations. Five newly introduced, free-to-book campsite areas—The Fields, The Garden, The Meadow, The Glitterball Grove, and The Valley—each offer a unique identity and daytime programming, catering to the diverse preferences of festival-goers. Demand for these new spaces has been high, with The Meadow and The Garden campsites at Reading already fully booked.
Beyond the music, Reading & Leeds is expanding its cultural footprint with two brand new stages dedicated to underground electronic communities. The Smirnoff Stage at Reading and the Reload Stage at Leeds will host a vibrant array of DJs and electronic artists. The festival’s comprehensive "Aux" programming will also offer diverse non-music entertainment, from celebrity talks to interactive experiences. When the headliners finish, the party continues with extensive late-night entertainment, including silent discos and DJ sets.
Recognized with Music Week's Festival Of The Year award and The Innovation Award at the UK Festival Awards 2024, Reading & Leeds continues to set the bar for UK festivals, promising an unforgettable experience where music and culture converge.
