Reading & Leeds Festivals Enlist 60+ New Acts: Declan McKenna, Holly Humberstone, More

The Reading & Leeds Festivals have announced a significant expansion of their lineup, with over 60 additional acts set to perform. This announcement builds on the previously revealed headliners including Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Dave, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C., and RAYE.
New Stage for Dance Music
In an exciting development, a new stage named The Warehouse will debut at the festivals, dedicated entirely to dance music. This purpose-built venue will feature state-of-the-art sound design and innovative lighting technology.
Dance Music Performances
Numerous artists are scheduled to perform on this new stage. Among them are Hybrid Minds, Mall Grab, Hedex, Rossi, and Omar +. Special performances will also include:
- Skepta b2b Prospa at Reading
- Skepta b2b East End Dubs at Leeds
- Max Dean b2b Luke Dean and Bou at Reading only
Expanded Artist Lineup
The latest additions to the Reading & Leeds lineup feature a diverse array of talent. Key new performers include:
- Declan McKenna
- Maisie Peters
- James Marriott
- Holly Humberstone
- Duke Dumont
- Slayyyter
- Julia Wolf
- Clara La San
- Paris Paloma
- Arthur Hill
- Kingfishr
Additionally, exclusive performances at the Reading site will include Gunna, Loyle Carner, Men I Trust, and Viagra Boys. Meanwhile, The Lathums and The K’s are set to perform only at Leeds.
Noteworthy First-time Acts
The festivals will feature certain acts performing for the first time, including:
- Violet Grohl
- Cruz Beckham
- The Breakers
- Absolutely and Amma, siblings of RAYE
Festival Dates
Fans can look forward to the Reading & Leeds Festivals taking place from August 27th to 30th. With a diverse lineup and new attractions, this year’s events promise to be unforgettable.




