Reading & Leeds 2026: check out the early weather forecast

The 2026 edition of Reading & Leeds is set to kick off next week – but what does the weather have in store for both festival sites? Check out the weather forecasts for both locations below. READ MORE: Reading & Leeds boss talks biggest-ever arena overhaul and “strength of UK and Irish music” on line-up: “We’re buzzing with ideas for the future” 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 & Status. 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. 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. 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. Loyle Carner, Viagra Boys, Men I Trust and...