Radio 1 at Reading and Leeds Festival Season 19 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. ADÉLA

The Slovak singer and dancer behind viral hit Ain't In LA comes to Reading.

2. Arthur Hill

Hey Arthur! The indie-pop singer gets Sunday off to a witty, playful start.

3. Chase & Status

Closing the main stage of Reading Festival 2026 as the second of Sunday night’s headliners are award-winning electronic heavyweights Chase & Status.

4. Clara La San

A stirring opening set from the In This Darkness singer.

5. Dave

Multi-award winning British rapper cements his position as a bona fide festival superstar.

6. Declan McKenna

The beloved Brazil singer brings his dreamy bedroom pop to Reading.

7. Duke Dumont

The DJ behind Ocean Drive and I Got U takes to the decks.

8. Florence + The Machine

Everybody Scream! The festival favourite returns with her stirring alt-rock.

9. Fontaines D.C.

BRIT award-winning Irish five-piece Fontaines D.C. step out as the second of the Friday night headliners at Reading Festival 2026.

10. Geese

A year since Getting Killed made them icons, the New York band make their Reading debut.

11. Holly Humberstone

Following her euphoric album Cruel World, the singer-songwriter opens Sunday.

12. JADE

The former Little Mix member, now Mercury-nominated solo star, makes her Reading debut.

13. James Marriott

Bright, fun indie-rock from the singer behind chart-topping album Don't Tell The Dog.

14. Josh Baker

The Manchester house DJ brings Friday night to an exhilarating close.

15. Julia Wolf

Rock anthems and soaring ballads from the In My Room singer.

16. Keo

Carrying the torch for 90s alt-rock, the fast-rising London band open Friday.

17. KETTAMA

Thrilling, emotive dance music from the breakout Irish DJ behind It Gets Better.

18. Kingfishr

Moving, joyful indie-folk from the beloved Irish trio.

19. KNEECAP

The rap trio bring Sunday to a close on The Gallery Stage.

20. Lola Young

The soulful singer makes an unannounced and triumphant trip to the Reading stage.

21. Loyle Carner

Returning to Reading & Leeds after his acclaimed Main Stage appearance in 2023, Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Loyle Carner delivers another confessional festival set.

22. Maisie Peters

Following her dreamy new album Florescence, the chart-topping singer returns to Reading.

23. Men I Trust

A woozy, dreamy set from the Canadian band behind Show Me How.

24. Role Model

Catchy, Americana-infused pop from the Sally, When The Wine Runs Out singer.

25. Royal Blood

The bass-and-drums duo make a surprise return to the festival with their thunderous riffs.

26. Skepta

One of grime's giants returns, marking 10 years of the Mercury-winning Konnichiwa.

27. Skye Newman

A raw, soulful set from one of the UK's brightest new pop stars.

28. Slayyyter

The pop provocateur brings her acclaimed album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA to Reading.

29. sombr

A year since his breakthrough debut album, the Undressed singer comes to Reading.

30. Viagra Boys

An irreverent, fun-packed set from the Swedish post-punk heroes.

31. RAYE

Taking to the main stage of Reading Festival 2026 as the second of Saturday night’s headliners is multi-award-winning global megastar RAYE.