Pepsi MAX presents Reading 2026 Tickets

Pepsi MAX Presents Reading Festival 2026 takes place on Friday 28 - Sunday 30 August 2026 over the UK bank holiday weekend with campsites opening on the Thursday for weekend ticket holders, and on Wednesday for Early Entry Pass holders. Start times will be announced closer to the festival.

Reading Festival 2026 is based in Reading RG1. The festival site is located just outside Reading town centre and there are a number of ways to get there:

• By Car - It is recommended to follow AA signage instead of Sat Nav and then look for the festival signs. There are two public car parks. These are the White and Green Car Parks for weekend ticket holders, and Green Day Car Parks for day ticket holders. Car parking passes are available to purchase in advance.
• By Train - Reading Train Station serves many UK routes including London Paddington. The station is 15-20 minutes' walk from the site and there is also a festival shuttle bus to bring you to the site for a short five-minute journey
• By Bus - There is a shuttle bus from Reading town centre and station.
• By Plane - The closest airport is Heathrow airport in London, however you can fly into any of the London airports and travel to central London. From there you can get trains from London Paddington station to Reading.
• By coach - Reading Festival - Big Green Coach is providing hassle-free and sustainable return coach services from 48 UK pick-up locations. Guarantee your weekend or day return with the UK's largest travel company.

Yes. Day tickets will be available.

Pepsi MAX Presents Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 are twin festivals which take place over the same UK August bank holiday weekend. The festivals share the same line up, and happen simultaneously, with the acts playing on different days over Friday, Saturday and Sunday for each event.

No unaccompanied under 16's are allowed on site. Under 16's must be accompanied by a paying ticket holder aged 18+. Under 13's (12 years and under) are admitted free, but must be accompanied by a paying ticket-holder over 18 at all times. The event is not recommended for young children and there is no dedicated family campsite.

Yes, both Pepsi MAX Presents Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 offer accessible camping, tickets and facilities. Find access contact information in our accessibility section(Opens in new tab). Read more about accessible tickets and how to book on our help page (opens in new window)(Opens in new tab).

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Head to our Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 Festival Help Page(Opens in new tab) for general booking information.

Yes! You can exchange a single day ticket for another single day ticket of equal or greater value, or exchange a single day ticket for a weekend ticket.

1. Purchase your new tickets using the same order details as the original.
2. Fill out the exchange form and include both the original and new order numbers.
3. Submit your form – we’ll reach out if we need more info!

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