Reading & Leeds 2026: check out the early weather forecast

The 2026 edition of Reading & Leeds is set to kick off next week – but what does the weather have in store for both festival sites? Check out the weather forecasts for both locations below.

READ MORE: Reading & Leeds boss talks biggest-ever arena overhaul and “strength of UK and Irish music” on line-up: “We’re buzzing with ideas for the future” As usual, the dual festival is set to take place across the August Bank Holiday Weekend.

For the line-up this year, it will see headline performances from Florence + The Machine , Charli XCX , Fontaines D.C. , Dave , RAYE and Chase & Status .

The Leeds event has now got permission to perform music on the Thursday, and will do so for the first time this year with Kasabian headlining their main stage.

Other artists on the bill include Skepta , Sombr , Role Model , JADE , Kneecap , Geese , Skye Newman , ADELA , Violet Grohl, Holly Humberstone , Gurriers , Westside Cowboy , Declan McKenna , Maisie Peters , Paris Paloma , Cruz Beckham , Overpass , and Duke Dumont .

View this post on Instagram In June, 13 more acts were added to the bill including Gene Gallagher-led band and NME 100 stars Villanelle , as well as December 10 and Beth McCartney.

Loyle Carner , Viagra Boys , Men I Trust and Gunna will perform in Reading only, while The K’s and The Lathums will only be performing in Leeds.

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Now, with gates set to open next week, check out the latest weather forecast for both Reading and Leeds sites.

Reading Wednesday August 26: Thundery showers and a gentle breeze, with temperatures starting to drop around 6pm.

Highs of 23ºC and lows of 12ºC.

Thursday August 27: Light rain showers and a gentle breeze, throughout the day.

Highs of 23ºC and lows of 12ºC.

Friday August 28: Light rain and a gentle breeze, with mainly cloudy conditions throughout the day.