Reading & Leeds add over 80 new artists, including Waterparks

The Reading & Leeds 2025 line-up has just gotten even bigger, with the festival adding over 80 new bands and artists.

Among those newly-revealed names are Waterparks who are set to hit the Main Stage, plus the likes of Bartees Strange, Artio and unpeople elsewhere across the weekend. They join the likes of Bring Me The Horizon, Limp Bizkit, Enter Shikari, Amyl And The Sniffers, Bilmuri, Pale Waves and more between August 21 – 24.

On top of that, R&L have unveiled some new stage changes – there’s the Smirnoff Stage at Reading and Reload at Leeds for electronic artists, and the return of The Aux Stage which they call ‘the home of pioneering digital creators’.

“Reading & Leeds never stands still,” explains Melvin Benn, Managing Director of Festival Republic. “We’re always listening to the audience and thinking of how to deliver the value and experiences that they demand.

“This summer, we’re adding a new underground electronic stage at both sites and boosting our late night offering for those who want to dance into the early hours. This continues the massively successful precedent set last year, with the award winning Chevron Stage and The Aux – which has already attracted huge stars like Brittany Broski for her debut festival show. The BBC Introducing Stage also returns and it truly is at R&L where it transforms careers.

“Our free, overhauled camping options are also really resonating. With nearly half of Leeds weekend ticket holders having already signed up and Reading close behind, our investment in elevating what general camping at UK festival can be is paying off.

“To have a weekend with historic headline moments like Chappell Roan, alongside emerging talent and influential voices, I am proud of R&L’s continued development and I can’t wait to see fans embracing it all.”

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