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Reading Festival 2026 Features Headline Sets and Surprise Performances
The 2026 Reading Festival concluded with major headline performances by Dave and RAYE, alongside surprise appearances from Lola Young and other notable artists. The three-day music event drew thousands of attendees and featured extensive coverage of stage moments and artist interviews.
30 Aug, 17:49 — 30 Aug, 19:22
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Lola Young surprises Reading Festival with final day set
The singer has been slowly returning to performing after taking a break last year to "work on myself".
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Lola Young tells Reading 2026 to “try not to give a fuck” as she plays “surprise” set
The singer announced her main stage performance just a few hours before taking to the stage The post Lola Young tells Reading 2026 to “try not to give a fuck” as she plays “surprise” set appeared first on NME.
By Rhian Daly
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First report: Yahoo · 30 Aug, 13:44|Full coverage: 3 · 6h|Window: 6h
