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Reading Festival Gets 2027 Thursday Main-Stage Approval

8/19/2026

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Festival Republic secured council approval for Thursday music on the Reading Festival main stage from 2027.
Hundreds of local residents objected, saying the Thursday shows would disrupt sleep.
Festival Republic said its assessment found no harm to residents and introduced a £1 surcharge to fund local support.
2026 will debut a revamped main stage called The Grid and feature Charli XCX, Dave and Chase & Status at both Reading and Leeds.

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Festival Republic secured council approval for Thursday music on the Reading Festival main stage from 2027.
Hundreds of local residents objected, saying the Thursday shows would disrupt sleep.
Festival Republic said its assessment found no harm to residents and introduced a £1 surcharge to fund local support.
2026 will debut a revamped main stage called The Grid and feature Charli XCX, Dave and Chase & Status at both Reading and Leeds.