Reading And Leeds Festival 2025: Your Ultimate Weekend Guide
This August bank holiday weekend—August 21–24, 2025—Music lovers of all ages are descending on two legendary sites across England: Richfield Avenue in Reading and Bramham Park near Leeds.
Headliners & Highlights
This year’s dual festival promises an awesome mix of genres and once-in-a-lifetime performances:
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🎤 Chappell Roan – Making her headline debut in England and taking Reading’s Main Stage by storm on Friday.
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🎸 Hozier – Delivering his only UK festival set of the year on Friday’s Main Stage.
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🤘 Bring Me The Horizon – Returning to headline Saturday with an explosive spectacle—expect rock and metal lovers to unite.
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Travis Scott – Closing out Sunday with elaborate production in what’s set to be his only European festival performance of 2025.
Key Sub-Headliners to Watch:
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AJ Tracey — electrifying energy on Friday at Chevron Stage.
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Limp Bizkit & Enter Shikari — dynamic acts set to fire up Saturday night.
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James and The Cold Gun — delivering heated sets on both Reading (Aug 23) and Leeds (Aug 24), following their new single buzz.
Full Line-Up Snapshot
Delve into the festival’s diverse offerings with acts spanning every flavour—from indie and pop-punk to alternative, dance, and hip-hop. Notables include:
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Reading: The Kooks, Wallows, Conan Gray, The Royston Club, Soft Play, Becky Hill, DJ EZ, Leigh-Anne, Radio Free Alice, and more.
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Leeds: Amyl and The Sniffers, Suki Waterhouse, Sea Girls, Waterparks, Bakar, Girls Don’t Sync, Lyvia.
These stages are packed with incredible up-and-coming acts—making it a perfect opportunity to introduce young fans to fresh sounds.
Navigating the Weekend
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Friday (Aug 22): Chappell Roan, Hozier, AJ Tracey
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Saturday (Aug 23): Bring Me The Horizon, Limp Bizkit, Becky Hill
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Sunday (Aug 24): Travis Scott, D-Block Europe, Trippie Redd, Sammy Virji
More detailed schedules for smaller stages are available via the festival app.
Planning Ahead: Traffic & Logistics
Attendees should prepare for significant travel and site congestion:
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Leeds site at Bramham Park expects around 90,000 visitors—be mindful of roadworks on the M1, A1(M), and A64.
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Avoid dangerous drop-offs; use designated collection points, shuttle buses, and follow event signage. Extra traffic officers and electronic signage will be deployed.
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Campsites open early (Reading: Wednesday for early entry ticket holders) and close Monday.
Why This Festival Matters (Especially for Kids & Young Fans)
Reading & Leeds Festival is a British festival rite of passage, traditionally happening right after GCSE results and offering youthful festival-goers a magical rite of freedom.
The eclectic line-up—from Travis Scott's hip-hop powerhouse to Bring Me The Horizon’s adrenaline-fueled rock—creates a musical playground that bridges genres, letting even younger fans find their passion:
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Rock vibes: perfect for junior moshers and indie enthusiasts.
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Hip-hop & pop: AJ Tracey, Becky Hill, Travis Scott—anthemic choruses with infectious energy.
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Emerging talent: acts like Radio Free Alice, The Royston Club, and Lyvia tap into curiosity and discovery.
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In Summary
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This weekend (Aug 21–24) brings music magic to child and family fans alike.
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Highlights: Chappell Roan’s UK debut, rock legends Bring Me The Horizon, and a rare Travis Scott set.
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Logistics: expect big crowds—plan your travel and camping ahead.
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Festival access: Don’t miss the full schedule via the R&L app.
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Home styling: Our unique range of kids’ T-shirts lets young fans embrace the festival energy, no matter where they are.
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Rock on and enjoy an unforgettable weekend! 🤘🤘🤘