{"id":2043832,"date":"2026-07-14T13:41:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2043832"},"modified":"2026-07-14T13:41:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:41:21","slug":"reading-leeds-announces-biggest-staging-and-arena-overhaul-ever-for-2026-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2043832","title":{"rendered":"Reading &amp; Leeds announces \u201cbiggest staging and arena overhaul\u201d ever for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reading_leeds_arena_overhaul.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><i class=\"tdb-bread-sep td-icon-right\"><\/i><span>Music News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Reading &amp; Leeds announces \u201cbiggest staging and arena overhaul\u201d ever for 2026<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Fontaines D.C., Florence + The Machine, Dave, Charli XCX, RAYE and Chase &amp; Status are among this year&#8217;s headliners with a completely new look and new stages across both sites<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Damian Jones<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-14T14:41:21+01:00\">14th July 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .\/block --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reading_leeds_arena_overhaul-696x442.jpg\" alt=\"The new The Grid and The Yard stages from the huge overhaul to Reading &amp; Leeds sites for 2026. Credit: Press\" title=\"The new The Grid and The Yard stages from the huge overhaul to Reading &amp; Leeds sites for 2026. Credit: Press\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">The new The Grid and The Yard stages from the huge overhaul to Reading &amp; Leeds sites for 2026. Credit: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Reading &amp; Leeds have announced the \u201cbiggest staging and arena overhaul\u201d ever for the festival\u2019s 2026 edition.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: Reading &amp; Leeds 2025 review: The most magical moments from summer\u2019s last big party<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This year\u2019s dual bash is set to take place at Little John\u2019s Farm in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds across the summer Bank Holiday weekend (Thursday August 27 to Sunday August 30).<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Up to six stages will be on site at this year\u2019s bash with improvements to the Main Stage now known as The Grid, along with new stages The Gallery and The Warehouse.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DaxgJUrKbOA\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Last December, organisers confirmed six headliners \u2013 Fontaines D.C., Florence + The Machine, Dave, Charli XCX, RAYE and Chase &amp; Status \u2013 along with Kasabian as a Thursday night exclusive for Leeds only. The rest of the initial bill featured Skepta, Sombr, Role Model, JADE, Kneecap, Kettama, Chris Stussy, Geese, Skye Newman, ADELA and KEO.<\/p>\n<p>In March, more names were added to the stacked line-up, including Loyle Carner (Reading only), Violet Grohl, Holly Humberstone, Gurriers, Westside Cowboy, Declan McKenna, Maisie Peters, Paris Paloma, Cruz Beckham, The Lathums (Leeds only), Viagra Boys (Reading only), Florence Road, Men I Trust (Reading only), The K\u2019s (Leeds only), Gunna (Reading only), Overpass, and Duke Dumont.<\/p>\n<p>Last month 13 more acts were added to the bill including Gene Gallagher-led band and NME 100 stars Villanelle, as well as boyband December 10 and London-based pop rock star Beth McCartney.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>From 2021-2023 the dual main stage was a revolutionary shift while the Chevron Stage, introduced in 2024, boasted the world\u2019s first outdoor floating LED video sky canopy and was created especially to host dance music, pop and hip-hop acts.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s stages are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Grid: <\/strong>The home of the festival\u2019s main stage, The Grid is where the headliners live with the likes of Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., Dave, Raye, Florence + The Machine and Chase &amp; Status alongside Blossoms and Kasabian, who will appear as the first ever Thursday night headliner of Leeds Festival.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3956957\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3956957\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3956957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grid_reading_leeds.jpg\" alt=\"The Grid of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press\" width=\"1120\" height=\"2000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3956957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Grid of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>The Gallery: <\/strong>A brand new stage for 2026, The Gallery is described as \u201can undercover immersive stage with innovative LED screen lights and immersive production running throughout the entire stage\u201d. The likes of Geese, Kneecap and Holly Humberstone will feature in Reading whilst Jamie Webster, The K\u2019s and Rose Gray will appear in Leeds.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3956958\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3956958\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3956958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gallery_reading_leeds.jpg\" alt=\"The Gallery of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press\" width=\"1122\" height=\"2000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3956958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Gallery of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Warehouse: <\/strong>Previously announced, The Warehouse is a brand-new purpose-built home for dance music with viewing platforms in front and behind the decks, plus huge screen production welcoming special sets from Skepta b2b Prospa, Hybrid Minds, Hedex, Silva Bumpa and Rossi.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3956960\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3956960\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3956960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/warehouse_reading_leeds.jpg\" alt=\"The Warehouse of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press\" width=\"1122\" height=\"2000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3956960\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Warehouse of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Ballroom: <\/strong>For the first-time ever, Reading &amp; Leeds will have a \u201ctransformed stage complete with unique chandeliers and draping\u201d that plays host to breakthrough artists.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3956953\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3956953\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3956953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reading_leeds_the_ballroom.jpg\" alt=\"The Ballroom of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press\" width=\"1050\" height=\"2000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3956953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ballroom of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Canopy:<\/strong> This stage will usher in new music with a stage dedicated to the likes of Violet Grohl, Villanelle, December 10, Camille Blackman, Kibo, Finessekid, Cruz Beckham and The Breakers and more.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3956955\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3956955\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3956955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/canopy_reading_leeds.jpg\" alt=\"The Canopy of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press\" width=\"1118\" height=\"2000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3956955\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Canopy of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Yard (Reading Only): <\/strong>The Yard will \u201cbring the industrial edge of alternative club culture\u201d, situated in the open-air with shipping containers. It will \u201coffer something completely different to any other stage at the festival\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3956961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3956961\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3956961\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/yard_reading_leeds.jpg\" alt=\"The Yard of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press\" width=\"1122\" height=\"2000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3956961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Yard of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Organisers have also announced the return of LS23.<\/p>\n<p>Exclusive to Leeds, the installation is a late night feature that has become a fixture of the festival over the years \u2013 providing a soundtrack after the live performances on the main stages come to a close.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s lineup includes the likes of Lens, Soul Mass Transit System, ZERO, CROSSY, Osmosis Jones and more.<\/p>\n<p>Find any remaining tickets for Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 here.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to\u00a0<em data-renderer-mark=\"true\">NME<\/em> at Reading 2025, R&amp;L boss Melvin Benn revealed that there were already significant plans in the works for 2026, saying he was \u201creally confident about the artists\u201d he\u2019d lined up.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel like we\u2019re in a stronger position than I can remember for an awfully long time,\u201d he told us. \u201cI can\u2019t remember when I\u2019ve ever had two of the three nights booked by this stage. 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data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Roger-Taylor-and-Adam-Lambert.-CREDIT_-Miikka-Skaffari_Getty-Images-400x254.jpg\" data-img-retina-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Roger-Taylor-and-Adam-Lambert.-CREDIT_-Miikka-Skaffari_Getty-Images-800x508.jpg\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n                    Music News<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Roger Taylor on the chances of Queen touring again<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td_module_flex td_module_flex_1 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\n<div class=\"td-module-container td-category-pos-above\">\n<div class=\"td-image-container\">\n<div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><span class=\"entry-thumb td-thumb-css\" data-type=\"css_image\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bad-bunny-avicii@2000x1270-400x254.jpg\" data-img-retina-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bad-bunny-avicii@2000x1270-800x508.jpg\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n                    Music News<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Watch Bad Bunny\u2019s band pay tribute to Avicii at Stockholm show with \u2018Wake Me Up\u2019 cover<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td_module_flex td_module_flex_1 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\n<div class=\"td-module-container td-category-pos-above\">\n<div class=\"td-image-container\">\n<div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><span class=\"entry-thumb td-thumb-css\" data-type=\"css_image\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Liz-Lawrence.-CREDIT_-Steve-Gullick-400x254.jpg\" data-img-retina-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Liz-Lawrence.-CREDIT_-Steve-Gullick-800x508.jpg\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n                    Music News<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Liz Lawrence announces 2026 UK tour<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td_module_flex td_module_flex_1 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\n<div class=\"td-module-container td-category-pos-above\">\n<div class=\"td-image-container\">\n<div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><span class=\"entry-thumb td-thumb-css\" data-type=\"css_image\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/madonna@2000x1270-400x254.jpg\" data-img-retina-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/madonna@2000x1270-800x508.jpg\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n                    Music News<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Madonna responds to success of \u2018Confessions II\u2019: \u201cThank you to everyone who has helped make this dream come true\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>                    <span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span>                <\/article>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Reading &amp; Leeds have announced the \u201cbiggest staging and arena overhaul\u201d ever for the festival\u2019s 2026 edition.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: Reading &amp; Leeds 2025 review: The most magical moments from summer\u2019s last big party<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This year\u2019s dual bash is set to take place at Little John\u2019s Farm in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds across the summer Bank Holiday weekend (Thursday August 27 to Sunday August 30).<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Up to six stages will be on site at this year\u2019s bash with improvements to the Main Stage now known as The Grid, along with new stages The Gallery and The Warehouse.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DaxgJUrKbOA\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Last December, organisers confirmed six headliners \u2013 Fontaines D.C., Florence + The Machine, Dave, Charli XCX, RAYE and Chase &amp; Status \u2013 along with Kasabian as a Thursday night exclusive for Leeds only. The rest of the initial bill featured Skepta, Sombr, Role Model, JADE, Kneecap, Kettama, Chris Stussy, Geese, Skye Newman, ADELA and KEO.<\/p>\n<p>In March, more names were added to the stacked line-up, including Loyle Carner (Reading only), Violet Grohl, Holly Humberstone, Gurriers, Westside Cowboy, Declan McKenna, Maisie Peters, Paris Paloma, Cruz Beckham, The Lathums (Leeds only), Viagra Boys (Reading only), Florence Road, Men I Trust (Reading only), The K\u2019s (Leeds only), Gunna (Reading only), Overpass, and Duke Dumont.<\/p>\n<p>Last month 13 more acts were added to the bill including Gene Gallagher-led band and NME 100 stars Villanelle, as well as boyband December 10 and London-based pop rock star Beth McCartney.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>From 2021-2023 the dual main stage was a revolutionary shift while the Chevron Stage, introduced in 2024, boasted the world\u2019s first outdoor floating LED video sky canopy and was created especially to host dance music, pop and hip-hop acts.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s stages are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Grid: <\/strong>The home of the festival\u2019s main stage, The Grid is where the headliners live with the likes of Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., Dave, Raye, Florence + The Machine and Chase &amp; Status alongside Blossoms and Kasabian, who will appear as the first ever Thursday night headliner of Leeds Festival.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3956957\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3956957\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3956957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/grid_reading_leeds.jpg\" alt=\"The Grid of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press\" width=\"1120\" height=\"2000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3956957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Grid of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>The Gallery: <\/strong>A brand new stage for 2026, The Gallery is described as \u201can undercover immersive stage with innovative LED screen lights and immersive production running throughout the entire stage\u201d. The likes of Geese, Kneecap and Holly Humberstone will feature in Reading whilst Jamie Webster, The K\u2019s and Rose Gray will appear in Leeds.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3956958\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3956958\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3956958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gallery_reading_leeds.jpg\" alt=\"The Gallery of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press\" width=\"1122\" height=\"2000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3956958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Gallery of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Warehouse: <\/strong>Previously announced, The Warehouse is a brand-new purpose-built home for dance music with viewing platforms in front and behind the decks, plus huge screen production welcoming special sets from Skepta b2b Prospa, Hybrid Minds, Hedex, Silva Bumpa and Rossi.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3956960\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3956960\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3956960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/warehouse_reading_leeds.jpg\" alt=\"The Warehouse of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press\" width=\"1122\" height=\"2000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3956960\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Warehouse of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Ballroom: <\/strong>For the first-time ever, Reading &amp; Leeds will have a \u201ctransformed stage complete with unique chandeliers and draping\u201d that plays host to breakthrough artists.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3956953\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3956953\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3956953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reading_leeds_the_ballroom.jpg\" alt=\"The Ballroom of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press\" width=\"1050\" height=\"2000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3956953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ballroom of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Canopy:<\/strong> This stage will usher in new music with a stage dedicated to the likes of Violet Grohl, Villanelle, December 10, Camille Blackman, Kibo, Finessekid, Cruz Beckham and The Breakers and more.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3956955\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3956955\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3956955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/canopy_reading_leeds.jpg\" alt=\"The Canopy of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press\" width=\"1118\" height=\"2000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3956955\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Canopy of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The Yard (Reading Only): <\/strong>The Yard will \u201cbring the industrial edge of alternative club culture\u201d, situated in the open-air with shipping containers. It will \u201coffer something completely different to any other stage at the festival\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3956961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3956961\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3956961\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/yard_reading_leeds.jpg\" alt=\"The Yard of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press\" width=\"1122\" height=\"2000\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3956961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Yard of the revamped Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 site. Credit: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Organisers have also announced the return of LS23.<\/p>\n<p>Exclusive to Leeds, the installation is a late night feature that has become a fixture of the festival over the years \u2013 providing a soundtrack after the live performances on the main stages come to a close.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s lineup includes the likes of Lens, Soul Mass Transit System, ZERO, CROSSY, Osmosis Jones and more.<\/p>\n<p>Find any remaining tickets for Reading &amp; Leeds 2026 here.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to\u00a0<em data-renderer-mark=\"true\">NME<\/em> at Reading 2025, R&amp;L boss Melvin Benn revealed that there were already significant plans in the works for 2026, saying he was \u201creally confident about the artists\u201d he\u2019d lined up.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel like we\u2019re in a stronger position than I can remember for an awfully long time,\u201d he told us. \u201cI can\u2019t remember when I\u2019ve ever had two of the three nights booked by this stage. We\u2019ve had one booked by this stage, but I can\u2019t remember ever having two of the three.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/reading-leeds-announces-biggest-staging-and-arena-overhaul-ever-for-2026-3955680&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/reading_leeds_arena_overhaul.jpg&#8221;] NewsMusic News Reading &amp; Leeds announces \u201cbiggest staging and arena overhaul\u201d ever for 2026 Fontaines D.C., Florence + The Machine, Dave, Charli XCX, RAYE and Chase &amp; Status are among this year&#8217;s headliners with a completely new look and new stages across both sites By Damian Jones 14th July 2026 The new [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,78],"class_list":["post-2043832","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-nme-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043832","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2043832"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043832\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2043832"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2043832"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2043832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}