When do Reading Festival set times and lineup come out?Reading Festival release dates · every edition since 2024
Reading Festival 2027
Day one Thu, Aug 26, 2027 · Aug 26 – 29, 2027
Lineup
Expected~Mon, Nov 30
2026
Typically 269 days before day one (258–272 across 3 editions), usually a Thursday.
Lineup by day
Expected~Fri, Feb 5
2027
Typically 202 days before day one (153–258 across 3 editions), usually a Thursday.
Set times
Expected~Sat, Jul 24
2027
Typically 33 days before day one (8–70 across 3 editions), usually a Wednesday.
every editionHow far ahead Reading Festival released each year
the logReading Festival lineup and set times release dates
| Edition | Dates announced | Lineup | Lineup by day | Set times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Day one Thu, Aug 26 | Not out yet Expected ~Mon, Nov 30 | Not out yet Expected ~Fri, Feb 5 | Not out yet Expected ~Sat, Jul 24 | |
| 2026 Day one Thu, Aug 27 | ||||
| 2025 Day one Wed, Aug 20 | ||||
| 2024 Day one Wed, Aug 21 |
Each date is when that release first went public from the festival itself: its social accounts, website or app. Dates and times are local to the festival, days are counted to that year’s first day, and each entry links to the original post.
questionsReading Festival release dates FAQ
When do Reading Festival set times come out?
They come out 8–70 days before day one across 3 editions (typically 33), on a Wednesday around 6 PM local time. For Reading Festival 2027 (Aug 26 – 29, 2027), that points to around Sat, Jul 24, 2027.
When does the Reading Festival lineup come out?
It comes out 258–272 days before day one across 3 editions (typically 269), on a Thursday. For Reading Festival 2027 (Aug 26 – 29, 2027), that points to around Mon, Nov 30, 2026.
When is the Reading Festival lineup by day released?
It comes out 153–258 days before day one across 3 editions (typically 202), on a Thursday. For Reading Festival 2027 (Aug 26 – 29, 2027), that points to around Fri, Feb 5, 2027.
What day do Reading Festival set times come out?
Usually a Wednesday, based on 3 editions.
What time do Reading Festival set times come out?
Usually around 6 PM local time, based on 3 editions.
Where do Reading Festival set times get posted?
The 2026 set times were first published on Wed, Aug 19, 2026, in a reddit from the festival.
When does Reading Festival announce next year’s dates?
Typically about 312 days before that edition’s first day, which is around the end of the previous festival.