E1
1. Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Funk jams and hits from the ever enduring California band, originally broadcast in 2007.
Latest episode
S19 E31 · RAYE
Radio 1 at Reading and Leeds Festival is a reality TV series that premiered on BBC One on August 25, 2007. It has 18 seasons and 419 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 19 Episode 31 "RAYE", aired on August 28, 2026.
Relive the electrifying performances, mosh pits, sing-along anthems and all the energy of one of the UK's most iconic festivals.
Last updated
419 episodes · 18 seasons
2007 · 1 episode · Last episode: 19 years ago
E1
Funk jams and hits from the ever enduring California band, originally broadcast in 2007.
2009 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 17 years ago
E8
Beth Ditto's dance-punks turn Reading + Leeds into an indie disco
E7
An unbridled and storming set from the rave-punk pioneers
E6
Karen O and the dance-punk troupe bring the energy
E5
E4
Live coverage from the Reading Festival with the evening's penultimate act on the Main Stage, Leeds's very own Kaiser Chiefs.
E3
Headliners Kings of Leon return triumphantly to Reading Festival after securing multi-platinum sales with their last album Only By the Night.
E2
E1
The headlining set of Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys
2010 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago
E6
Greg brings you the music and mayhem live as Reading 2010 kicks off! Featuring a performance from Young Guns and interviews with Marina And The Diamond and The Midnight Beast.
E5
E4
E3
Edith Bowman and Reggie Yates host Reading Festival coverage, with a performance from pop/folk act Mumford & Sons.
E2
Aussie drum and bass heroes deliver a frantic, dizzying set
E1
East London grime pioneer Dizzee gets Reading + Leeds moving
2011 · 3 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago
E3
Mike Skinner's UK rap greats tell classic tales of modern Britain
E2
Classic emo hits and high theatrics from Gerard Way and band
E1
US alt-rockers bring their soaring tunes to Reading + Leeds
2012 · 1 episode · Last episode: 14 years ago
E1
An entrancing set from Florence Welch's band
2013 · 37 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago
E37
Extended highlights of White Lies' set at Reading Festival 2013
E36
Extended highlights of Twin Atlantic's set at Reading Festival 2013
E35
Extended highlights of The Lumineers' set at Reading Festival 2013
E34
Extended highlights of The Blackout's set at Reading Festival 2013
E33
Extended highlights of Tame Impala's set at Reading Festival 2013
E32
Extended highlights of System Of A Down's set at Reading Festival 2013
E31
Extended highlights of Peace's set at Reading Festival 2013
E30
Extended highlights of Palma Violets' set at Reading Festival 2013
E29
Extended highlights of New Found Glory's set at Reading Festival 2013
E28
Extended highlights of Modestep's set at Reading Festival 2013
E27
Extended highlights of Major Lazer's set at Reading Festival 2013
E26
Extended highlights of Kodaline's set at Reading Festival 2013
E25
Extended highlights of Johnny Marr's set at Reading Festival 2013
E24
Extended highlights of Jake Bugg's set at Reading Festival 2013
E23
Extended highlights of Imagine Dragons' set at Reading Festival 2013
E22
Extended highlights of HAIM's set at Reading Festival 2013
E21
Extended highlights of Hadouken!'s set at Reading Festival 2013
E20
Extended highlights of Green Day's set at Reading Festival 2013.
E19
Extended highlights of Frightened Rabbit's set at Reading Festival 2013
E18
Extended highlights of Frank Turner's set at Reading Festival 2013
E17
Extended highlights of Foals' set at Reading Festival 2013
E16
Extended highlights of FIDLAR's set at Reading Festival 2013
E15
Extended highlights of Fall Out Boy's set at Reading Festival 2013
E14
Extended highlights of Editors' set at Reading Festival 2013
E13
Extended highlights of Don Broco's set at Reading Festival 2013
E12
Extended highlights of Disclosure's set at Reading Festival 2013
E11
Extended highlights of Deap Vally's set at Reading Festival 2013
E10
Extended highlights of Deaf Havana's set at Reading Festival 2013
E9
Extended highlights of City and Colour's set at Reading Festival 2013
E8
Extended highlights of Chase & Status' set at Reading Festival 2013
E7
Extended highlights of Bring Me The Horizon's set at Reading Festival 2013
E6
Biffy Clyro's set at Reading Festival 2013 in full
E5
Extended highlights of Bastille's set at Reading Festival 2013
E4
Extended highlights of Azealia Banks' set at Reading Festival 2013
E3
Extended highlights of AlunaGeorge's set at Reading Festival 2013
E2
Extended highlights of Alt-J's set at Reading Festival 2013
E1
Extended highlights of A$AP Rocky's set at Reading Festival 2013
2014 · 44 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago
E44
Young Guns perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E43
You Me At Six perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E42
Warpaint perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E41
Vampire Weekend perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E40
Twin Atlantic perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E39
The Kooks perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E38
The Horrors perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E37
The Hives perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E36
The 1975 perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E35
Temples perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E34
Sleeping With Sirens perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E33
Schoolboy Q performs on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E32
SBTRKT performs on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E31
Royal Blood perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E30
A blockbuster display from Josh Homme's desert-rock titans
E29
Peace perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E28
Paramore perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E27
Papa Roach perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E26
Nero (Live) performs on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E25
Metronomy perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E24
Maverick Sabre performs on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E23
Mallory Knox perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E22
Lower Than Atlantis perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E21
Jungle perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E20
Jimmy Eat World perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E19
Jake Bugg performs on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E18
Imagine Dragons perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E17
Gerard Way performs on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E16
Foster The People perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E15
St Albans' synth-rock faves whip up the Reading crowd
E14
Dry The River perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E13
Drenge perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E12
Don Broco perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E11
Disclosure perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E10
Die Antwoord perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E9
Deaf Havana perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E8
Courteeners perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E7
Clean Bandit perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E6
Chvrches perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E5
Cage The Elephant perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E4
Bombay Bicycle Club perform on the R1 / NME Stage at Reading 2014
E3
Blink 182 perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
E2
Sheffield indie royalty deliver showstopping headline set
E1
A Day To Remember perform on the Main Stage at Reading 2014
2015 · 40 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago
E40
BBC Sound of 2015 winning synth-pop trio showcase tracks from their hit-packed debut
E39
The London quartet leave their acoustic past behind pursuing a ferocious guitar pop sound
E38
Anthemic rock with big choruses from Scotland's globe-trotting heroes
E37
The Maccabees play brand new music from their recently released album Marks to Prove It
E36
Generation-defining anthems from indie's likely lads
E35
US Rock band play their final show before an indefinite hiatus on Reading's Main Stage.
E34
The notorious Indie band bring their latest album For All My Sisters to the Main Stage.
E33
Exuberant grooves from the Brummie five piece with an eye on the big time
E32
Modern pop noir from the London quartet
E31
Kent's Punk duo hone their reputation as one of 2015's most formidable live acts
E30
The hip-hop superduo showcase tracks from their crowd-funded 2015 remix album
E29
Bass superstars Chase & Status team up with MC Rage, Shy FX and Rodigan
E28
Californian post-hardcore band perform material from their upcoming fourth album
E27
The midlands indie rock four-piece cement their formidable reputation
E26
The US Rock band cause havoc on the Main Stage with an electric performance.
E25
Mixing bass music with experiemental rock, Modestep take the stage at Reading.
E24
Founding fathers of Thrash take the prestigious headline spot for a record fourth time
E23
The two sets of siblings return to Reading to wow crowds with their chaotic live show.
E22
The nu-metal veterans rock Reading with the biggest tracks from their 20 year career.
E21
The UK’s newest soul star plays his second consecutive Reading
E20
Australian EDM heavyweights' headline set from the Radio 1/ NME Stage
E19
Jamie T returns to Reading to perform music from his third album Carry on the Grudge.
E18
Party-starting North London producers bring the beats to the Radio 1 / NME Stage
E17
The psychedelic Oxford quartet make their Reading debut
E16
The critically acclaimed vocalist and musician showcases his latest album.
E15
Foals perform a surprise special guest set on the Radio 1/NME Stage at Reading festival.
E14
The ambitious art pop ensemble round off their triumphant summer of festivals
E13
The Sheffield-based alternative rock two-piece ignite the Main Stage at Reading.
E12
The Reading veterans add funk and new wave influences to their powerhouse guitar sound
E11
A unique spectacle from Toronto's pioneering Dance music rodent
E10
Garage rock meets classic indie as Circa Waves play their second consecutive Reading
E9
BBC Introducing alumni stake their claim as hottest indie act of 2015
E8
Oli Sykes and band bring fury, fireworks and unfiltered energy
E7
The Brit-nominated Indie four-piece return to Reading for the second year on the trot.
E6
A keenly anticipated set from US musical architect Aaron Bruno
E5
The cult US emo trio make their Reading debut fifteen years on from their only album
E4
The Mercury Prize winning band bring their experimental pop melodies to Reading.
E3
US Pop-Punk band play material from their recent album Future Hearts on the Main Stage.
E2
The Canadian five-piece bring Post-Hardcore music to Reading on their reunion tour.
E1
The Florida-based Punk-Rock band perform material from their forthcoming Live album.
2016 · 42 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago
E42
Chicago's indie pop-rock duo deliver an electifying live performance.
E41
The Irish indie-rock band return to Reading with a triumphant headline set.
E40
The Ohio alt-pop duo do the exact opposite of making us feel stressed out.
E39
The Sydney five-piece combine pop and rock into a sound you can't argue with.
E38
Electro pop post-punk hits from the Liverpudlian trio.
E37
British guitar band favourites bring the fun with some surf-rock inspired rock n roll.
E36
The 1975 get the crowd moving with their blend of ethereal 80s alt-pop rock.
E35
Art-pop meets punk with this Manchester four-piece, discovered through BBC Introducing.
E34
The American rock band, formed back in 2009, deliver melodic post-hardcore tunes.
E33
The English punk duo storm Reading with a typically energetic fun set.
E32
The Welsh rock band return with their blend of heavy metal, alternative rock and reggae.
E31
Bringing drum and bass to the masses, the multi-platinum selling duo get the party going.
E30
Post-punk fourpiece deliver a whirl of noise in gripping Reading + Leeds set
E29
The funk-metal originators rock their way through the Saturday night headline slot.
E28
Lyrical storytelling at its best from the Blur-influenced Sound of 2016 nominee.
E27
The Australian five-piece add a touch of metalcore to this year's line-up.
Experimental rockers from Essex perform tracks from their hit debut album.
E25
The Belgian drum and bass producer brings a certain kind of spirit that you can't match.
E24
With over 10 albums to his name, the East Coast rapper delivers a real and raw set.
E23
The electronic producer and songwriter delivers a mix of low-key RnB and Pop.
E22
Turning passion and ffireyness into rock glory.
E21
With chart success and numerous awards, the Croydon hip-hop duo show how it's done.
E20
Taking the stage by storm with a blend of music styles from electronica to R&B.
E19
The live performance pros bring the energy and take it to the next degree.
E18
Spanish indie rockers burst onto the stage with an energetic and fun-filled set.
E17
The American rock trio deliver an energetic blues-rock infused set.
E16
Indie rock goodness from the Canadian multi-instrumentalists.
E15
Look what the cat dragged in. Only one of grime's finest to elevate the Reading vibe.
E14
The English folk-punk singer-songwriter kicks things off on the main stage.
E13
Oxford's finest deliver an energetic and angst packed headline set.
E12
All the way from Las Vegas, the heavy metal five-piece live up to their hype.
E11
Emo-pop anthems from the Sunday night co-headliners.
E10
Rock royalty Jesse Hughes shows exactly why EODM have stood the test of time
E9
Dance the night away as the electronic brother duo provide the perfect tunes.
E8
A perfect blend of post-hardcore and anthemic pop-punk.
E7
Manchester's indie-rockers perform highlights from their four acclaimed albums.
E6
Try to find a band like them, you'll fail. The U.S. band wow the Reading faithful.
E5
The Scottish trio bring their vibrant brand of synth-pop to the Reading stage
E4
The Kentucky based five-piece bring indie sounds with a funk twist.
E3
You can always rely on BBK to bring the noise.
E2
Pyschedelic-pop and indie-rock from the Stockport five-piece tipped for a bright future.
E1
A thunderous headline set from the Scottish rock trio
2017 · 19 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago
E19
Supermassive riffs and plenty of rock bombast from Matt Bellamy and co
E18
Huw Stephens introduces the headline performance by crowd-pleasers and festival favourites, Leicester's own rock 'n' roll kings, Kasabian.
E17
Moshpits at the ready - the fast-rising rock pack take on the world.
E16
Northern Irish trio bring their slick, funk-packed pop to Reading's opening day.
E15
A secret set on the BBC Music Introducing stage from The Hunna, as first championed by Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks.
E14
Sound Of winner delivers stunning set of silky soul and sleek R&B
E13
Surprise! QOTSA showcase seventh album Villians with a last-minute Reading + Leeds set.
E12
A stunning set from Lynn Gunn's noir-rock band
E11
Mercury Prize nominee draws a huge crowd, showcasing his raw, emotive hip-hop.
E10
The rock 'n roll star makes Reading his own. As you were.
E9
Grime don brings the energy and some very special guests
E8
Nu metal legends play Reading for the first time ever, and it's been worth the wait.
E7
Arizona emo band cement their legendary status with an epic main stage set.
E6
LA sisters show how it's done at Reading + Leeds
E5
Watch an unforgettable set from the London grime don.
E4
A massive moment, it's the biggest show of the Stockport indie group's career so far.
E3
It's anthems and singalongs galore for Dan Smith and co.'s massive main stage set.
E2
Returning in 2017 with their first album in 17 years, the post-hardcore force are back
E1
Pop perfection from the chart-topping Essex star
2018 · 18 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago
E18
A confident and spellbinding performance from the Mercury Prize-winning indie band
E17
One of the hottest rappers in the world introduces Reading to Astroworld.
E16
Guitars, shades and tropical shirts - The Vaccines pack style with storming guitar hits.
E15
The Kings of Indie-pop deliver a set packed with the melodic guitar sounds we all need.
E14
Raw, high-energy rock from the punky Tunbridge Wells duo
E13
Norwegian star brings good vibes and sunny pop to Reading + Leeds
E12
Iconic drum-and-bass group receive a hero’s welcome at Reading.
E11
The Grammy-nominated Vegas stars play a gigantic Main Stage set.
E10
Southend’s finest take on Reading’s Radio 1 Stage.
E9
Drum and bass whizz Netsky goes back-to-back with Jauz and Slushii.
E8
Pharrell and co get the Main Stage jumping.
E7
The Followill brothers bring Reading to a close with another epic set
E6
The world’s most acclaimed rapper, King Kenny headlines Reading’s Main Stage.
E5
The Illinois emo heroes headline Reading’s Main Stage.
E4
Get ready to dance with a hit-filled set from pop favourite Dua Lipa.
E3
Dark and emotive rock anthems from the Southampton band
E2
Manchester indie dons bring the anthems with their Reading + Leeds set
E1
From Texas to Reading, U.S. sensations Brockhampton rock the Radio 1 Stage
2019 · 24 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago
E24
Punk-pop maverick brings plenty of energy to Reading + Leeds
E23
Surrey rockers show Reading exactly how it's done
E22
Biggest cult band on the planet? Genre-blurring group take Reading by storm
E21
Liverpool trio turn Reading's Main Stage into a big indie disco
E20
Brody Dalle-fronted LA punks whip up a frenzy
E19
Reading’s hometown heroes put the swagger back into rock n roll
E18
One of Britain's most vital bands make the step up to headline Reading's Main Stage
E17
Bold and irresistible tunes on the Radio 1 Stage from Birmingham-born star
E16
Huge riffs and pounding drums from the Brighton duo on the Main Stage
E15
U.S rapper cements his rockstar status with show stopping co-headline set
E14
Goth-pop fourpiece deliver a dose of darkness in Reading + Leeds set
E13
Mabel McVey gets the crowd moving with her infectious RnB
E12
E11
St Albans' own start the fight back at Reading
E10
Check out Dimension’s DJ set live from the dance stage at Reading
E9
It's always a Funky Friday whenever the chart-topping Streatham MC is involved
E8
Glasgow trio offer up big-hearted electro-pop that packs a punch
E7
Nobody gets a party started quite like the future-pop performer
E6
Stockport band bring their laid back psych-pop anthems to Reading + Leeds
E5
Era-defining teen sensation continues to conquer the world with her bassy, brooding pop
E4
Soaring, euphoric anthems from Dan Smith's indie four piece on the Radio 1 Stage
E3
West London star shows Reading why he's one of the UK's slickest MCs around
E2
Manchester's spitfire MC shows why he's one of the hottest lyricists right now
E1
A Day To Remember performs at Reading + Leeds 2019
2021 · 22 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago
E22
Liam Gallagher performs at Reading in front of a sell-out crowd of 90,000.
E21
Stormzy performs at Reading in front of a sell-out crowd of 90,000.
E20
Raucous, inspiring tunes from Doncaster's pop rock upstart
E19
Festival-ready anthems from the rising rockers
E18
Festival mainstays bring out the belters
E17
The sparky singer-songwriter brings a little love to the Main Stage
E16
Big energy from the 17 year old Australian rapper
E15
Musical mayhem from the notorious Northampton rapper
E14
Positive pop bops from the effortlessly endearing pop star
E13
Festival ready anthems from the North Shields native.
E12
Southend's finest and R+L favourites return to start the weekend on Main Stage West
E11
The rising pop and R&B star let's Reading know!
E10
YouTuber, influencer, boxer and music star draws a massive crowd
E9
The Scottish Indie Folk Hero arrives on the Main Stage West
E8
Huge beats + live drums and brass as Disclosure bring their euphoric show to Reading 2021
E7
Indie lads dig out the hits to get the crowd bouncing
E6
Exuberant janglepop with a twist of psychedelia from Stockport's proudest sons
E5
The Scottish festival favourites return to rock the Main Stage West
E4
Only Honest pop from the emerging pop star
E3
Hazy, dreamy indie pop tunes from the break out star
E2
The British rap-heavyweight delivers a slam dunk performance in this 2021 set.
E1
Manchester's rising rapper works the crowd
2022 · 19 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago
E19
A formidable and very cool performance at sunset from the alt-rock quartet back in 2022.
E18
Actor Dylan Minnette fronts this lively LA-based indie band.
E17
The chart-topping pop-rock four-piece bring Reading Festival to a close.
E16
The iconic hip-hop super-duo tear up Main Stage East.
E15
The Mancunian indie-rock four-piece get the crowd dancing.
E14
Houston's megastar rapper provides a sensational headline show.
E13
Islington's rap sensation performs an electrifying set.
E12
Catchy, immaculate pop from one of the UK's rising stars.
E11
Blissful, eclectic indie-pop from the Oxfordshire four-piece.
E10
Passionate post-punk and visceral lyrics from the Dublin natives.
E9
The Australian three-piece bring their biggest indie rock hits to Reading & Leeds.
E8
South London’s award-winning rapper, songwriter, producer and actor Dave headlines the first night of the 2022 Reading & Leeds Festivals, becoming the youngest ever solo artist to headline the legendary festival.
E7
Next level bars from the Lewisham hip hop collective.
E6
Non-stop pop bangers from the chart-topping songstress.
E5
Big drum & bass tracks from the Nottinghamshire rapper and MC.
E4
The metalcore icons perform a riotous headline set.
E3
Singalong hits from the chart-topping indie pop band.
E2
A triumphant, career-spanning 2022 set from Sheffield's indie-rock legends.
E1
From Ladbroke Grove to Reading & Leeds - grime at its finest from the West London rapper.
2023 · 30 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago
E30
Performances from Billie Eilish, Sam Fender, The 1975, The Killers and more
E29
Las Vegas's finest rock ‘n’ roll band, The Killers, return to the legendary Reading Festival to headline for the second time, having first graced the top spot back in 2008.
E28
Nostalgic pop-punk from the Surrey five-piece.
E27
Trailblazing indie rock from the acclaimed Isle Of Wight band.
E26
Chart-topping drill from a North London rapper.
E25
The Scottish indie rockers bring their infectious energy to Reading.
E24
The chart-topping pop-rockstars celebrate 10 years of their debut album in this 2023 set.
E23
High energy, catchy tunes from an indie-rock four-piece.
E22
Emotive and electric indie tunes from North Shields' finest.
E21
Atmospheric alt-pop from a breakthrough superstar.
E20
Nothing but great tunes ahead in this dynamic set.
E19
Expect immaculate pop and infectious hits from this Kent sensation.
E18
The acclaimed rapper brings heartfelt lyrics and catchy hits.
E17
The young rapper impresses with his catchy autotune-heavy tracks.
E16
Unreal bars and melodic, intricate beats from a trailblazing London rapper.
E15
The Irish rockers deliver a rousing set.
E14
E13
Heartfelt honest bops from an emerging pop star.
E12
A smashing opening set from folk punk troubadour Frank Turner.
E11
Non-stop indie bangers from the Oxfordshire four-piece.
E10
Genre-defying, infectious indie bops from the Leicester five-piece.
E9
Upbeat alt-rock from a Bedfordshire four-piece.
E8
Sunny indie-pop from a young Hertfordshire artist.
E7
R&B goodness from an Australian production trio.
E6
A high energy set from a young rapper from Shepherds Bush.
E5
Global superstar Billie Eilish returns to Reading Festival, this time to headline the Main Stage East, where on a sunny afternoon, she drew arguably the biggest crowd of the weekend.
E4
A spectacular set from one of the biggest names in UK dance.
E3
Dancefloor fillers and spectacular vocals from Worcestershire's finest singer.
E2
Cutting-edge solo indie rock from Camden.
E1
Chilled-out anthems from the Mercury Prize-winning wordsmith.
2024 · 36 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago
E36
Musician, producer and DJ Fred again.. takes to the Reading Festival stage for his first ever UK headline performance.
E35
Energetic indie goodness from a beloved Northern Irish three-piece.
E34
Pure fire from iconic electropunk pioneers.
E33
Artful indie rock from Radio 1's Sound of 2024 winners.
E32
Northern indie rockers bring their hits to Reading & Leeds.
E31
State of the art DnB in a fiery set from a rising producer.
E30
The Australian DJ and producer brings major energy to the Chevron Stage.
E29
Transcendent house music from a Scottish DJ and model.
E28
Soulful, powerful vocals from the BRIT-Awarded singer-songwriter.
E27
Melodic electronic rock from the esteemed Perth band.
E26
Leeds producer, songwriter and filmmaker fuses jungle rhythms and neo soul vocals.
E25
Catchy pop punk from a Welsh five-piece.
E24
An electrifying performance from the multi-talented dancer, actress and singer.
E23
Rock ‘n’ roll legend Liam Gallagher returns to Reading Festival for a very special headline performance marking the 30th anniversary of Oasis’s seminal debut album Definitely Maybe.
E22
E21
KNEECAP perform an exciting set at Reading and Leeds Festival 2024.
E20
West London multi-instrumentalist fuses UK Garage, rap, dance and soul.
E19
The chart-topping DnB producer delivers an amazing set.
E18
Turn up the volume for this set from a genre-blending American DJ and producer.
E17
Radio 1's new dance music champion performs an electric DJ set.
E16
Kettering DJ and producer known for on the pulse collaborations and remixes.
E15
Passionate post-punk and visceral lyrics from the Dublin rock band.
E14
House and Garage from a northern DJ - clad in his trademark pink balaclava.
E13
Pure energy and talent from the renowned Florida rapper.
E12
Rousing, energetic rock from the Boston band.
E11
The Radio 1 Dance legend delivers a high-energy DJ set.
E10
Emerging female-fronted indie rock from Merseyside.
E9
E8
No Excuses for missing this set from dynamic Nottingham rapper Bru-C.
E7
Dynamic drum and bass from a Manchester DJ and producer.
E6
The pop-punk legends return to Reading & Leeds.
E5
Indie pop from New Jersey fronted by prolific producer Jack Antonoff.
E4
Fast-rising Edinburgh producer fuses genres from deep house to jazzy afrobeats.
E3
A magnetic set from a rising Drum & Bass vocalist.
E2
London production duo making waves with their nostalgic UK jungle vibe.
E1
Blistering hip hop from a London-born, Atlanta-raised rapper.
2025 · 38 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
E38
A blistering 2025 headline set from one of rock's biggest bands.
E37
Highlights of Grammy and BRIT award-winning superstar Chappell Roan, who steps out onto the Reading Festival stage as one of 2025's Friday night headliners, her biggest UK show yet.
E36
Fast-rising rock band Wunderhorse bring their acclaimed album Midas to the Chevron Stage.
E35
Vibrant, eccentric pop-punk from the Houston trio.
E34
Bright, melodic indie-rock from a Los Angeles band led by actor Dylan Minnette.
E33
Fast-rising Wrexham band The Royston Club play the Main Stage.
E32
Feel-good noughties classics from the enduring Brighton band.
E31
Sweeping, yearning Americana from the singer of hits like ‘Good Looking’.
E30
Californian psych-pop artist Still Woozy brings gems like ‘Goodie Bag’ to Reading.
E29
Last year's BBC Introducing Stage headliners, the Oxford rockers take to the Main Stage.
E28
A homecoming set from a rising rapper from Reading.
E26
Indie rock band Sea Girls bring feel-good bangers to the Main Stage.
E24
East London collective return as core DJ trio, spinning drum-and-bass anthems.
E23
Feel-good bangers from the Australian indie-pop duo.
E22
One of UK rap’s hottest new talents, the 22-year-old makes his Reading debut.
E21
The Manchester group bring their bubbly, dreamy indie pop to Reading.
E20
The Drake and Central Cee-approved Mancunian rapper takes to the Chevron Stage.
E19
Pop bangers from the former Little Mix member.
E18
Infectious, lo-fi fusions of garage-rock and electronica from the fast-rising Texans.
E17
Thrilling trap-punk fusions from the East London rapper.
E16
Dublin’s hottest new dance-pop artist comes to Reading.
E15
Fast-rising indie-rock duo and ‘Home’ singers play the Main Stage.
E14
The all-female DJ collective deliver an electrifying set to the Chevron Stage.
E13
Chart-topping, arena-filling hitmaker Example delivers sharp rhymes and singalong choruses
E12
The festival favourites return, with their thrilling fusion of heavy rock and electronica.
E11
The New York artist brings his indie-pop gems to Reading.
E10
Chart-topping UK rap stars D-Block Europe return to Reading.
E9
Yearning, wistful ballads from the Texan singer-songwriter.
E8
E6
The indie-rock icons play the Main Stage, marking 20 years of their debut LP Silent Alarm.
E5
The queen of UK dance-pop, Becky Hill headlines the Chevron Stage in this joyous 2025 set
E4
Bright, breezy alt-pop from the hotly-tipped North London singer.
E3
Restless fusions of UK Garage, House and more from the viral dance music producer.
E2
The acclaimed Australian group deliver a set of rowdy, riotous 'pub rock'.
E1
The chart-topping West London rapper headlines the Chevron Stage.
2026 · 31 episodes · Last episode: 2 months ago
E31
Taking to the main stage of Reading Festival 2026 as the second of Saturday night’s headliners is multi-award-winning global megastar RAYE.
E30
An irreverent, fun-packed set from the Swedish post-punk heroes.
E29
A year since his breakthrough debut album, the Undressed singer comes to Reading.
E28
The pop provocateur brings her acclaimed album WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA to Reading.
E27
A raw, soulful set from one of the UK's brightest new pop stars.
E26
One of grime's giants returns, marking 10 years of the Mercury-winning Konnichiwa.
E25
The bass-and-drums duo make a surprise return to the festival with their thunderous riffs.
E24
Catchy, Americana-infused pop from the Sally, When The Wine Runs Out singer.
E23
A woozy, dreamy set from the Canadian band behind Show Me How.
E22
Following her dreamy new album Florescence, the chart-topping singer returns to Reading.
E21
Returning to Reading & Leeds after his acclaimed Main Stage appearance in 2023, Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Loyle Carner delivers another confessional festival set.
E20
The soulful singer makes an unannounced and triumphant trip to the Reading stage.
E19
The rap trio bring Sunday to a close on The Gallery Stage.
E18
Moving, joyful indie-folk from the beloved Irish trio.
E17
Thrilling, emotive dance music from the breakout Irish DJ behind It Gets Better.
E16
Carrying the torch for 90s alt-rock, the fast-rising London band open Friday.
E15
Rock anthems and soaring ballads from the In My Room singer.
E14
The Manchester house DJ brings Friday night to an exhilarating close.
E13
Bright, fun indie-rock from the singer behind chart-topping album Don't Tell The Dog.
E12
The former Little Mix member, now Mercury-nominated solo star, makes her Reading debut.
E11
Following her euphoric album Cruel World, the singer-songwriter opens Sunday.
E10
A year since Getting Killed made them icons, the New York band make their Reading debut.
E9
BRIT award-winning Irish five-piece Fontaines D.C. step out as the second of the Friday night headliners at Reading Festival 2026.
E8
Everybody Scream! The festival favourite returns with her stirring alt-rock.
E7
The DJ behind Ocean Drive and I Got U takes to the decks.
E6
The beloved Brazil singer brings his dreamy bedroom pop to Reading.
E5
Multi-award winning British rapper cements his position as a bona fide festival superstar.
E4
A stirring opening set from the In This Darkness singer.
E3
Closing the main stage of Reading Festival 2026 as the second of Sunday night’s headliners are award-winning electronic heavyweights Chase & Status.
E2
Hey Arthur! The indie-pop singer gets Sunday off to a witty, playful start.
E1
The Slovak singer and dancer behind viral hit Ain't In LA comes to Reading.
A date for the next episode of Radio 1 at Reading and Leeds Festival hasn't been announced yet. Follow Radio 1 at Reading and Leeds Festival in the Streambay app and you'll be notified as soon as a new episode airs.
The most recent episode of Radio 1 at Reading and Leeds Festival, Season 19 Episode 31 "RAYE", aired on August 28, 2026.
Radio 1 at Reading and Leeds Festival has 18 seasons with 419 episodes in total.
Radio 1 at Reading and Leeds Festival first aired on BBC One on August 25, 2007.
Download the Streambay app, follow Radio 1 at Reading and Leeds Festival, and you'll get a push notification the moment each new episode is released.
Download Streambay and follow Radio 1 at Reading and Leeds Festival. We’ll notify you the moment a new episode is released. It’s free, with no sign-up and no personal information required.
Radio 1 at Reading and Leeds Festival
Get new episode alerts
Get alerts