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Reading Festival 2026: Friday Lineup
Richfield Avenue in ReadingFri, Aug 28, 2026 · 09:30 AM
Overview
Overview
Reading Festival 2026 - Friday is a Music / Undefined / Undefined event at Richfield Avenue in Reading.
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The Friday of Reading Festival 2026 brings a diverse mix of rock, pop, and electronic acts to Windsor. Headliners include Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C., avant-pop star Charli xcx, and grime legend Skepta, alongside a stacked undercard featuring Josh Baker, Skye Newman, Geese, Keo, Declan McKenna, James Marriott, ADÉLA, and YT.
The festival is known for its high-energy atmosphere and massive crowds, with multiple stages hosting non-stop music from afternoon into the night. Attendees can expect a lively, festival-vibe experience with food stalls, bars, and camping options available.
With a lineup spanning indie, electronic, and hip-hop, Friday at Reading offers something for every music fan. The event takes place at the festival's traditional site in Windsor, drawing thousands of fans from across the UK and beyond.
📍 Windsor
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Good to know
- Bring ID for age-restricted areas.
- Check festival website for prohibited items.
- Arrive early to avoid queues.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lineup for Friday?
Fontaines D.C., Charli xcx, Skepta, Josh Baker, Skye Newman, Geese, Keo, Declan McKenna, James Marriott, ADÉLA, and YT.
Where is the festival held?
In Windsor.
Lineup
Fontaines D.C.
Fontaines D.C. are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 2014. The band consists of Grian Chatten (vocals), Conor Curley (guitar), Conor "Deego" Deegan III (bass), Tom Coll (drums), and Carlos O'Connell (guitar).
Charli xcx
Charlotte Emma Aitchison, known professionally as Charli XCX, is a British singer, songwriter, and actress. She began posting songs on Myspace in 2008 before entering the London rave scene.
Skepta
Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr, known professionally as Skepta, is an English grime music MC, rapper, record producer, fashion designer, film director and DJ. Alongside his younger brother Jme, he briefly joined Roll Deep before they became founding members of Boy Better Know in 2005.
Josh Baker
Joshua Stevenson Baker is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens and Northwest Missouri Bearcats. He played high school football at Western Branch High School.
Skye Newman
Skye Newman is an English singer-songwriter from South East London.
Geese
A goose is a bird of any of several waterfowl species in the family Anatidae. This group comprises the genera Anser and Branta. Some members of the Tadorninae subfamily are commonly called geese, but are not considered "true geese" taxonomically.
Declan McKenna
Declan Benedict McKenna is an English singer-songwriter. He initially gained recognition for winning the Glastonbury Festival's Emerging Talent Competition in 2015.
James Marriott
James William Marriott is a Swiss-born English musician and YouTuber. He is best known for his 2025 No. 1 UK-charting album Don't Tell the Dog and 2026 Top 40 single “California Rain”. Earlier, he charted at No. 17 on the UK Albums Chart with Are We There Yet? and No.
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Richfield Avenue in Reading
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Richfield Avenue in Reading, Windsor
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