This page contains information for those on the Guest List and for Guest Ticket holders attending Rockstar Energy presents Reading Festival, Thursday 21st August 2025 – Sunday 24th August 2025.
Check out more detailed information for General Admission ticket holders
ON ARRIVAL
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 wristband/pass from any other location.
All guests must go to the Guest Check-in in person to collect their wristband/pass.
Remember to bring a valid PHOTO ID – it is compulsory for your entry into the event. A good quality copy or photo of ID is acceptable.
- If you have been sent a Guest E-Ticket QR Code, go to the window marked ‘GUEST TICKET HOLDERS’
- If you are on the Promoter or Upgrade 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’
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.
The Guest Campsite opens on Thursday 21st August 2025 at 10am for Weekend Guest Ticket holders
GUEST CHECK-IN OPENING TIMES:
Thursday to Sunday: 10am – 9pm
*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 E-mail. 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 and who have been sent a Guest List Confirmation. Bring your confirmation letter and photo ID to the Guest Check-in.
GUEST ACCESS & FACILITIES
Day Guest Tickets include access into the Arena and the Guest Area, which features a bar, food and toilet facilities. There is no camping available to Day Guests.
Weekend Guest Tickets include access to the Arena, the Guest and Public Campsite, the Guest Area which features a bar, food and toilet facilities.
Any guest wishing to bring a campervan, caravan or similar must purchase a Guest Campervan Pass in advance. Please email guestcampervans@festivalrepublic.com. All occupants must have a Weekend Guest Ticket to access the Guest campervan field.
Separate to the Guest and Public campsites, there is a range of pre-bookable and luxury accommodation options available to purchase, as well as the Pink Moon campsite. Facilities include 24/7 security, separate showers and charger points. Check out more information on where to stay
CHARITY DONATION
Unless otherwise stated on your ticket there is a compulsory charity donation payable per Guest Ticket (Day Ticket: £30.00 / Weekend Ticket: £75.00).
E-Tickets will require this donation to be paid online prior to the event. Those on the Guest List pay their donation at the Guest Check-in.
Cash payments are NOT accepted at the Guest Check-in.
All proceeds go to local groups, projects, and Charities; details are available on Festival Republic’s website.
CASHLESS POLICY
Please note this is a cashless event. You can use debit/credit cards or apps on your phone, such as Google Pay and Apple Pay.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Rockstar Energy presents Reading Festival welcomes all ages; however, there are entry restrictions for under 16s, and we do not advise bringing young children.
No unaccompanied under 16s are allowed on site: All under 16s must be accompanied by a Guest Ticket holder aged 18 years old and over who must remain on site throughout the weekend as their Guardian.
Guest Ticket holders (18 years old and over) can bring a maximum of 2 under 16s on first entry only. Everyone must arrive together on first entry: Parents/Guardians cannot come to the Guest Check-in to collect their own wristband/s without bringing the under 16s. All wristbands must be collected simultaneously and together.
We do not accept any parental or supervisory duty of care or liability for any under 18s on site.
PARKING AND TRAVEL
Check out more information on travel.
SUSTAINABILITY
In line with our European Sustainability Policy, Festival Republic/Live Nation will not be selling unsustainable single use plastic bottles at our events. We are sourcing sustainable options, and recommend you bring refillable bottles to use the free water stations provided.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Check out more general information about the event
Please note there is a total gas canister ban for Rockstar Energy presents Reading Festival
Check out list of prohibited items at our event