Reading and Leeds Festival is fast approaching, and bosses have today announced a major overhaul for the staging – the biggest in the festival's history19:11, 14 Jul 2026Reading and Leeds stages previewed ahead of summer festivals Reading and Leeds Festival bosses have announced a huge shake-up. Bosses behind the festival, sponsored by Pepsi MAX, have announced new plans for an incredible on-site experience at both Reading and Leeds this summer.‌Hundreds of thousands of fans will be flocking to Bramham Park in Leeds and Richfield Avenue in Reading over the August Bank Holiday weekend, between Thursday, August 27, and Sunday, August 30, for what promises to be an unforgettable experience.‌This year marks the biggest staging overhaul in the 37 years that Reading and Leeds have been operating. It comes as Reading Festival has sold out, meaning only Sunday Day tickets remain available. The final remaining tickets for Leeds are available on their website. Here's everything we know about the new staging.‌The GridThe newly improved main stage at both Reading and Leeds, now known as The Grid, will see the iconic headliners perform. The Grid serves as the festival's main stage and the spiritual home of its most iconic headline moments.The ultimate destination for live music throughout the summer, it's a prestigious platform that attracts the world's biggest artists as well as those shaping today's sound.‌This year's lineup sees headliners Charli xcx, Fontaines D. C., Dave, Raye, Florence + The Machine and Chase & Status take to the stage, joined by Sombr, Skepta, Role Model, Loyle Carner (Reading only), Blossoms (Leeds only), Declan McKenna, Jade, Maisie Peters, Keo and more. Kasabian are also making history in Leeds as the first-ever Thursday night headliner at Leeds Festival.The Gallery presented by BudweiserA brand-new addition for 2026, The Gallery is a fully covered, immersive stage experience. Cutting-edge LED lighting and stunning immersive production flow throughout the entire space.‌The Gallery is set to deliver unforgettable moments from the likes of Josh Baker, Geese, Kneecap, Skye Newman, Kettama and Holly Humberstone, with Gunna, Chris Stussy and Viagra Boys bolstering the bill at Reading, while Jamie Webster, The K's and Rose Gray strengthen the lineup at Leeds.The Warehouse‌As previously revealed, The Warehouse is a brand-new purpose-built venue for dance music featuring viewing platforms both in front of and behind the decks, alongside massive screen production. It will host special sets from Skepta b2b Prospa, Hybrid Minds, Hedex, Silva Bumpa and Rossi, amongst others.Max Dean goes b2b with Luke Dean, as well as Bou, marking the first-ever custom-built, experiential dance stage at Reading and Leeds.The Ballroom‌True to its name, Reading and Leeds Festival will feature a transformed stage for the very first time, complete with distinctive chandeliers and draping, showcasing artists who are defining and dominating 2026.Mixing together genre, styles and moments - The Ballroom is set for legendary breakthrough performances from YT, Florence Road, Niko B, Paris Paloma, Bassvictim, Overpass, SPEED, Frost Children, Bleech 9:3, Westside Cowboy, Chloe Qisha, Radio Free Alice, dexter in the newsagent, WHATMORE and Clementine Douglas amongst others.The Canopy‌Fresh music has been fundamental to Reading and Leeds Festival from the very start, and in 2026, The Canopy will introduce a new era for emerging talent - with a stage devoted to festival-goers' next favourite acts.It will showcase the likes of Violet Grohl, Villanelle, December 10, Camille Blackman, Kibo, Finessekid, Cruz Beckham and The Breakers and more.‌The Yard (Reading Only)The Yard promises to deliver the raw, industrial feel of alternative club culture. Set outdoors amongst repurposed shipping containers, The Yard is set to offer a unique experience unlike anything else at this year's festival.Joining these brand-new stages at Leeds Festival are the much-anticipated returns of firm fan favourites LS23 — whose lineup was unveiled last week and remains one of the most sought-after late-night destinations — and Piccadilly Circus, with the complete programme set to be announced in the coming weeks.Leeds Festival represents the last remaining chance for fans to secure their place at this summer's Reading and Leeds Festival and enjoy the full weekend's entertainment, with ticket-holders urged to buy now before missing out.Article continues belowLike this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.