Reading & Leeds 2026: Jamie T asks to join line-up “at last minute”

Jamie T may be planning a secret set at Reading & Leeds 2026, telling organisers online that he wants to join the line-up as a “last minute” addition. 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” The gates to the 2026 edition of the dual festival open today (Thursday August 27), with Kasabian set to headline in Leeds tonight, and the main bulk of performances at both sites commencing tomorrow. Already the festival has a stacked line-up for this year, with Charli XCX, Florence + The Machine, Fontaines D.C., Dave, RAYE and Chase & Status, headlining, and other names on the line-up including Skepta, Sombr, Role Model, JADE, Kneecap, Geese, Skye Newman, Holly Humberstone, Gurriers, Westside Cowboy, Declan McKenna, Maisie Peters, Paris Paloma, Overpass and Duke Dumont. Now, just hours before things kick off, Jamie T has hinted that he could be making a surprise appearance at Reading. At time of writing, he isn’t on the bill, but has recently made a plea to festival organisers online, asking if he can join as a “last minute” addition. “Reading Festival, do you think...