This page contains information for those on the Guest list and for Guest ticket holders attending Reading Festival, 25th-27th August 2023.
Information for General Admission ticket holders can be found here.
If you are on the Guest List, go to the window marked ‘PROMOTER GUEST LIST’
If you are the guest of an Artist, go to the window marked ‘ARTIST GUEST LIST’
If you are on an Agency list, go to the window marked ‘AGENTS GUEST LIST’
If you have been sent a Guest E-Ticket, go to the window marked ‘GUEST TICKET HOLDERS’
CASHLESS POLICY
Please note that this year, all food and drink traders, car parks and guest box offices will be cashless. You can use debit/credit cards or apps on your phone, such as Google Pay and Apple Pay.
For other purchases (e.g., merchandise, market traders, lockers, and left luggage) cash will be accepted.
On arrival look for the cabin marked ‘GUEST CHECK-IN’ on Richfield Avenue. Please do not use the public entrance on Richfield Avenue. You cannot reach the Guest Check-in via any other gate or collect your pass from any other location or gate. All guests must go to the Guest Check-in in person to collect their wristband/pass. Please remember to bring valid PHOTO ID – it is compulsory for your entry into the event. A good quality copy or photo is acceptable.
If you are on the Guest List, go to the window marked ‘FESTIVAL REPUBLIC GUEST LIST’. If you have been sent a Guest E-Ticket, go to the window marked ‘GUEST TICKET HOLDERS’.
Guest tickets and Guest list places are strictly non-transferable and must not be resold. Any Guest tickets/Guest list places found to be sold/transferred will be invalid and entry into the event will be denied.
Please do not post images of Guest tickets or passes anywhere online or on social media.
GUEST CHECK-IN OPENING TIMES:
Thursday – Sunday: 10:00 – 21:00
You will not be able to collect your pass/wristband outside of these times.
GUEST TICKETS
Guest tickets are sent out in advance as E-Tickets via email. Please bring your E-ticket (either printed out or ready to show on your mobile) and photo ID to the Guest Check-in to be exchanged for an event wristband.
GUEST LIST
The Guest List is for those who have not been sent guest tickets in advance. If you were sent a Guest List confirmation letter, please bring this with you, or any email confirming your place on the guest list. Make sure you know whose list you are on!
You’ll also need photo ID to collect your pass/wristband.
GUEST ACCESS AND FACILITIES
Day Guest ticket holders have access into the arena and the Guest Area, which features a private bar, food stalls, and toilet facilities. There is no camping available to Day Guests.
Weekend Guest ticket holders allow access into the Arena, the Guest Area, the public campsites and the Guest Campsite.
Any guest wishing to bring a campervan, caravan or similar must purchase a permit in advance. To purchase a permit and for more information, please email guest.campervans@livenation.co.uk. We have a very limited number available. All occupants must have a Weekend Guest ticket to access the Guest campervan field.
There are a range of pre-bookable and luxury accommodation options located in the Pink Moon campsite. For further information visit the Reading Festival website.
CHARITY DONATION
Unless otherwise stated on your ticket there is a compulsory charity donation payable per Guest ticket (Day ticket: £30, Weekend ticket: £75). E-tickets will require this donation to be paid online prior to the event. Those on the Guest List are to pay their donation at the Guest Check-in. Cash payments are NOT accepted at the Guest Check-In. You can use debit/credit cards or apps on your phone, such as Google Pay and Apple pay. All proceeds go to local groups, projects, and charities; details are available on the Festival Republic website. E-ticket holders who have prepaid their donation will not be asked to donate on arrival to the festival.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
We welcome all ages to Reading Festival. However, there are entry restrictions for under 16s and we do advise not bringing young children.
Children aged 15 years and under are allowed to enter for free with an adult guest (18 yrs +) on first entry only.
Please note: Parents / guardians cannot come collect their wristbands and then bring their children aged 13-15 to collect a wristband after the fact, everyone must come together on first entry. Strict maximum of 2 x teens aged 13-15 years per adult guest.
All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult guest ticket holder aged 18 or over who must remain on site throughout the weekend as the under 16-year-old’s guardian. No unaccompanied under 16s are allowed on site.
We do not accept any parental or supervisory duty of care or liability for any under 18s on site.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
More general information about the event can be found here: https://www.readingfestival.com/information.
Please note there is a total gas canister ban for Reading Festival.
For a list of prohibited items please refer to www.readingfestival.com/information/essentials
Guest Map
