Accommodation

Buy a durable tent that you can use again each year, it will save you money in the long run – Check out our ultimate Tent Guide for more information.

Only bring what you can take home with you. When packing ready for the festival weekend, remember to pack wisely and only bring essential items. Check out our essential packing guide.

Your weekend ticket includes camping in The Fields (Main Camp) – just turn up and pick your spot.

There is no requirement to camp if you would prefer to stay off site and travel in each day.

You are unable to camp with a day ticket.

At Pepsi MAX presents Reading Festival, we are committed to creating a space where everyone feels welcome, valued, and safe. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment, discrimination, or violence.

Campsites:

• Weekend + Early Entry Ticket holders: 18:00 Wednesday 26th August 2026
• Weekend Ticket holders: 08:00 Thursday 27st August 2026

Campsite is open 24 Hours, individuals can arrive at any time after the above

Campsite closes at midday Monday 31st August 2026.

If you are leaving and returning after 8pm on Sunday evening, don’t forget to get your hand stamped on your way out to be able to return later on.

Secure your campsite bookings soon, more info coming later.

Campervan and Caravan Passes for 2026 are available here.

Every occupant of the campervan must also be in the possession of a valid Weekend Ticket to the event.

The campervan mirror hanger (your pass) must be displayed inside your vehicle windscreen before you arrive on site, so that we are able to direct you to the right place.

No vehicles are permitted in the standard campsites and only towing vehicles for caravans are permitted in the campervan fields.

You will not be permitted to sleep in the standard car parks.

There are no electrical hook-ups for campervans anywhere on site.

Campervans cannot be parked with tents in the campsite. They will be located in one end of the campsite to comply with non-negotiable licence conditions.

If you are not clear if your vehicle constitutes a campervan, see our terms and conditions.

Campervan Size Restrictions‍

Due to space restrictions at Pepsi MAX presents Reading Festival, White Campervan passes must be booked in advance and are not available to purchase on the gate.

Delivery fees will apply for campervan passes to receive your mirror hanger by post. You will need to be in possession of this mirror hanger BEFORE departing for the festival. This will be delivered to the address associated with your Ticketmaster account. If this address does not match your preferred delivery address, please contact Ticketmaster Support to change the address on your Pepsi MAX presents Reading Festival order. https://help.ticketmaster.co.uk/.

Hotel rates are more expensive during festival time and get booked up very quickly. Please book in advance or consider camping (included within your weekend ticket) which we recommend for a full festival experience.