{"id":2100990,"date":"2026-08-19T08:51:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T05:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2100990"},"modified":"2026-08-19T08:51:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T05:51:49","slug":"reading-leeds-2026-check-out-the-early-weather-forecast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2100990","title":{"rendered":"Reading &amp; Leeds 2026: check out the early weather forecast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NMEAR_NME-READING-2025-NIEVE-ELLA-LIVE-DEREK-BREMNER-15@2000&#215;1270.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 2026: check out the early weather forecast<\/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>After this summer\u2019s heatwave, what will the weather conditions look like when Florence + The Machine, Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., and more take to the stage?<\/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> Liberty Dunworth<\/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=\"2026-08-19T09:51:49+01:00\">19th August 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\/2025\/09\/NMEAR_NME-READING-2025-NIEVE-ELLA-LIVE-DEREK-BREMNER-15@2000x1270-696x442.jpg\" alt=\"The crowd for Nieve Ella live at Reading 2025, photo by Derek Bremner\" title=\"NMEAR_NME-READING-2025-NIEVE-ELLA-LIVE-DEREK-BREMNER-15@2000x1270\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">The crowd for Nieve Ella live at Reading 2025. Credit: Derek Bremner for NME<\/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>The 2026 edition of Reading &amp; Leeds is set to kick off next week \u2013 but what does the weather have in store for both festival sites? Check out the weather forecasts for both locations below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: Reading &amp; Leeds boss talks biggest-ever arena overhaul and \u201cstrength of UK and Irish music\u201d on line-up: \u201cWe\u2019re buzzing with ideas for the future\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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 &amp; Status.<\/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>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZITb_qIqRD\/?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>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.<\/p>\n<p>Loyle Carner, Viagra Boys, Men I Trust and Gunna will perform in Reading only, while The K\u2019s and The Lathums will only be performing in Leeds. Visit here for remaining tickets.<\/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>Now, with gates set to open next week, check out the latest weather forecast for both Reading and Leeds sites.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Reading<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Wednesday August 26:<\/strong> Thundery showers and a gentle breeze, with temperatures starting to drop around 6pm. Highs of 23\u00baC and lows of 12\u00baC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday August 27:<\/strong> Light rain showers and a gentle breeze, throughout the day. Highs of 23\u00baC and lows of 12\u00baC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday August 28:<\/strong> Light rain and a gentle breeze, with mainly cloudy conditions throughout the day. Highs of 22\u00baC and lows of 11\u00baC.<\/p>\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>Saturday August 29:<\/strong> Sunny and a moderate breeze. Clouds clear up around 11am. Highs of 23\u00baC and lows of 10\u00baC<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday August 30:<\/strong> Light rain and a gentle breeze, with temperatures hovering around 22\u00baC all day. Highs of 23\u00baC and lows of 10\u00baC.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Leeds<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Wednesday August 26:<\/strong> Light rain and a gentle breeze, with temperatures dropping around 6pm. Highs of 21\u00baC and lows of 12\u00baC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday August 27:<\/strong> Light rain and a gentle breeze, with temperatures staying around 20\u00baC all day. Highs of 21\u00baC and lows of 12\u00baC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday August 28:<\/strong> Light rain and a moderate breeze, with rainy conditions from 11am onwards. Highs of 20\u00baC and lows of 11\u00baC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday August 29:<\/strong> Light rain and a moderate breeze, with skies clearing up at 5pm. Highs of 20\u00baC and lows of 11\u00baC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday August 29:<\/strong> Light rain showers and a gentle breeze, with cooler temperatures throughout the day. Highs of 19\u00baC and lows of 11\u00baC.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DcHZOkLOLtV\/?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>This summer has seen some exceptionally high temperatures across the UK and Europe and unusually dry conditions, leading to numerous festivals facing disruptions and cancellations.<\/p>\n<p>Near Brussels, for example, Katy Perry\u2019s 55,000 capacity Werchter Boutique headline performance was canceled due to severe thunderstorms. Elsewhere, Fred Schneider, vocalist with dance-rock legends The B-52\u2019s, described the band\u2019s experience at The C Trop Music Festival in Tilloloy, France as \u201ca total disaster\u201d, with their set cancelled minutes before performance time.<\/p>\n<p>These heatwaves seem to be clearing up now in time for Reading &amp; Leeds kicking off next week, with cooler temperatures and spots of rain expected in the next few days across the country and continuing into next week.<\/p>\n<p>For the 2026 edition of the dual festival, there will be a massive staging and arena overhaul, described by the organisers as the biggest in the events\u2019 history.<\/p>\n<p>Both Little John\u2019s Farm in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds will see improvements to the Main Stage \u2013 now known as The Grid \u2013 along with new stages The Gallery and The Warehouse.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to <em>NME<\/em> about the changes, festival boss Melvin Benn explained that the move had made him \u201cas 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saved&#8230;<\/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\/oasis_Simon_Emmett-400x254.jpg\" data-img-retina-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oasis_Simon_Emmett-800x508.jpg\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n                    Film News<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Watch the emotional trailer for Oasis doc \u2018Don\u2019t Look Back In Anger\u2019 as cinema tickets go on sale<\/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>The 2026 edition of Reading &amp; Leeds is set to kick off next week \u2013 but what does the weather have in store for both festival sites? Check out the weather forecasts for both locations below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>READ MORE: Reading &amp; Leeds boss talks biggest-ever arena overhaul and \u201cstrength of UK and Irish music\u201d on line-up: \u201cWe\u2019re buzzing with ideas for the future\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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 &amp; Status.<\/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>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZITb_qIqRD\/?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>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.<\/p>\n<p>Loyle Carner, Viagra Boys, Men I Trust and Gunna will perform in Reading only, while The K\u2019s and The Lathums will only be performing in Leeds. Visit here for remaining tickets.<\/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>Now, with gates set to open next week, check out the latest weather forecast for both Reading and Leeds sites.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Reading<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Wednesday August 26:<\/strong> Thundery showers and a gentle breeze, with temperatures starting to drop around 6pm. Highs of 23\u00baC and lows of 12\u00baC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday August 27:<\/strong> Light rain showers and a gentle breeze, throughout the day. Highs of 23\u00baC and lows of 12\u00baC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday August 28:<\/strong> Light rain and a gentle breeze, with mainly cloudy conditions throughout the day. Highs of 22\u00baC and lows of 11\u00baC.<\/p>\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>Saturday August 29:<\/strong> Sunny and a moderate breeze. Clouds clear up around 11am. Highs of 23\u00baC and lows of 10\u00baC<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday August 30:<\/strong> Light rain and a gentle breeze, with temperatures hovering around 22\u00baC all day. Highs of 23\u00baC and lows of 10\u00baC.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Leeds<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Wednesday August 26:<\/strong> Light rain and a gentle breeze, with temperatures dropping around 6pm. Highs of 21\u00baC and lows of 12\u00baC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday August 27:<\/strong> Light rain and a gentle breeze, with temperatures staying around 20\u00baC all day. Highs of 21\u00baC and lows of 12\u00baC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday August 28:<\/strong> Light rain and a moderate breeze, with rainy conditions from 11am onwards. Highs of 20\u00baC and lows of 11\u00baC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday August 29:<\/strong> Light rain and a moderate breeze, with skies clearing up at 5pm. Highs of 20\u00baC and lows of 11\u00baC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday August 29:<\/strong> Light rain showers and a gentle breeze, with cooler temperatures throughout the day. Highs of 19\u00baC and lows of 11\u00baC.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DcHZOkLOLtV\/?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>This summer has seen some exceptionally high temperatures across the UK and Europe and unusually dry conditions, leading to numerous festivals facing disruptions and cancellations.<\/p>\n<p>Near Brussels, for example, Katy Perry\u2019s 55,000 capacity Werchter Boutique headline performance was canceled due to severe thunderstorms. Elsewhere, Fred Schneider, vocalist with dance-rock legends The B-52\u2019s, described the band\u2019s experience at The C Trop Music Festival in Tilloloy, France as \u201ca total disaster\u201d, with their set cancelled minutes before performance time.<\/p>\n<p>These heatwaves seem to be clearing up now in time for Reading &amp; Leeds kicking off next week, with cooler temperatures and spots of rain expected in the next few days across the country and continuing into next week.<\/p>\n<p>For the 2026 edition of the dual festival, there will be a massive staging and arena overhaul, described by the organisers as the biggest in the events\u2019 history.<\/p>\n<p>Both Little John\u2019s Farm in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds will see improvements to the Main Stage \u2013 now known as The Grid \u2013 along with new stages The Gallery and The Warehouse.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to <em>NME<\/em> about the changes, festival boss Melvin Benn explained that the move had made him \u201cas excited about Reading &amp; Leeds as I\u2019ve ever been\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the 2026 festival kicking off, Reading &amp; Leeds have also teamed up with Spotify to help fans discover new artists they\u2019ll love at the festival through personalised playlists based on their listening habits.<\/p>\n<p>Organisers have also made a bid to extend its music license for Thursday night in time for the 2027 edition, although this has already been met with objections from local residents over noise concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/reading-leeds-festival-2026-weather-forecast-3963567&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NMEAR_NME-READING-2025-NIEVE-ELLA-LIVE-DEREK-BREMNER-15@2000&#215;1270.jpg&#8221;] NewsMusic News Reading &amp; Leeds 2026: check out the early weather forecast After this summer\u2019s heatwave, what will the weather conditions look like when Florence + The Machine, Charli XCX, Fontaines D.C., and more take to the stage? 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