About Reading Festival London
The Reading Festival is one of the few festivals in the United Kingdom that has been consistently putting on a show for the past 40 years. The music festival has evolved over the decades and is now a very popular rock and indie event that attracts teenagers and young adults. Reading is usually run along side the Leeds festival in the neighboring city. Many people end up visiting both events to get the most out of the line-ups playing at the venues. The Reading festival is also known for being very energetic and rowdy. With Reading having the capacity to hold 87,000 people on the event grounds, participants should expect the crowded event to be a great time filled with music, fun and friends.
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History
The Reading Festival has a history that stretches all the way back to 1961. During that time, the event was known as the The National Jazz Festival. The event slowly changed and moved locations until in 1971, it made Reading its home. The music played at the event has also changed over the years as the tastes and preferences of the audiences have evolved. In the 1970's, the event focused on heavy metal, blues and progressive rock. By the 80's the festival had started showcasing a new wave of music. Interestingly, the Reading Festival was shut down in 1984 and 1985 because the government took over the festival grounds. In 1986 the newly elected council gave the festival the grounds opposite their old site and the event continued. In the 1990's, the line up starting showing rap and pop acts causing major changes to the festival. By 1999 the Reading festival had grown so much that a second event was created called Leeds. This split up the crowds making them more manageable. -
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Activities
The music is the most sought after part of the festival. Reading has several stages that have space for acts all weekend. There is also a cinema tent which shows movies all through the festival. There is also a Silent Disco tent. This is where participants wear headphones and listen to their own choice of music as they dance. The town of Reading is very close by and most festival goers end up going to there for food and drink. -
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Important Date
Summer - August (Always takes place along with Leeds Festival over the August bank holiday.) -
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Duration
The Reading Festival is a 3 day event. -
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How to Contact
The best way to get in touch with the admnistrators and organizers of the festival is with the details below:
Tickets: +44 115 912 9000
Festival Republic (Organizers) +44 20 7009 3001 -
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Location
Richfield Ave, Reading RG1, United Kingdom -
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Tickets
Gettig passes for the Reading Festival is easy and fans can get to their tickets by clicking here. -
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How to ge there
By Train
The Reading Train Station is actually pretty close to the festival grounds. After getting off at the station head west towards Station Hill. You will need to make a slight right to stay on Station Hill and then continue onto Tudor Road. Then turn right onto Caversham Road and keep following Caversham Road. Pass through the first roundabout make a left onto Caversham Road. You will then turn left onto Richfield Avenue and fnd the venue on the right.View Map.
By Bus
Rivermead, Rivermead Leisure Complex (E-bound) is the closest bus stop to the Reading Festival. After getting off at the station, make a left on to Richfield Avenue. When you reach the roundabout, take the first exit onto Richfield again.
