Reading Festival 2025 – Lineup, Tips, and What to Expect!

Hey everyone!

The music is calling and Reading Festival 2025 is almost here—from Thursday, August 21 to Sunday, August 24, it’s set to light up Richfield Avenue in Reading with a dynamic lineup and enhanced festival experiences.

This year’s lineup is shaping up to be one of the most eclectic yet. Leading the charge are Chappell Roan, delivering her first-ever UK headline festival set; Hozier, with his soulful anthems following his chart-topping album; Bring Me The Horizon, back with their electrifying rock energy; and Travis Scott, performing his only European festival show in 2025.

Supporting these big names are exciting artists across genres, from pop to electronic, promising something for every music lover


Watch, Listen, and Stream

Can’t make it in person? No worries—BBC has you covered. On BBC One, you can catch Chappell Roan’s headline set on Friday night and Bring Me The Horizon’s on Saturday night, followed by a special festival highlights show later in the week
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Plus, there’s a dedicated iPlayer channel running from Friday through Sunday airing live sets, interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments. After the festival, performances remain available on-demand for 30 days, with a curated highlights compilation available for a year

Let’s Discuss!

Which of the headliners are you most excited to see or watch—Chappell Roan, Hozier, BMTH, or Travis Scott?

For those planning to stream or watch on TV: what are you most looking forward to catching at home?

Any planning tips or must-dos for the in-person experience—tickets, early access, or artist surprises you hope for?

Looking forward to hearing your plans, predictions, and streaming setups. Let’s get the hype rolling—Reading Festival 2025 is sure to be one for the books!