Accommodation

There are lockers available to purchase within the campsites for Weekend Camping Ticket Holders. Find more details on how to purchase below.

Buy a durable tent that you can use again each year, it will save you money in the long run.
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.

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• Enjoy four days of music and camping from Thursday.
• Weekend tickets allow access to campsites from Thursday, 27th August 2026 until close of campsite on Monday, 31st August 2026 – and access to the Arena on all show days.
• Weekend Tickets will be swapped for a wristband that allows for unlimited re-entry to and from the site for the weekend wristband holder.
• Your weekend ticket includes camping in our general admission campsites – just turn up and pick your spot. More info on bespoke campsite options coming soon.

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 27th 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.

2026 Campsites are here! Explore Campsite options HERE.

Campervan and Caravan Passes for 2026 are available here.‍

All occupants of the vehicle must hold either a Weekend Camping ticket or a Weekend Camping + Early Entry ticket.  Weekend Non-Camping tickets are not valid for use with White Weekend Campervan Passes.

All Car Park Passes for Reading are mobile tickets which get scanned on the gate, only then will you be handed a hanger once your ticket is scanned and validated.

PLEASE NOTE: No hangers are posted out for Reading, please do not contact your ticket agent if you have not received one in advance.

The campervan mirror hanger (your pass) must be displayed inside your vehicle windscreen.

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/.

LOTUS (Boutique) & ORCHARD (Premium Camping)

LOTUS Camping offers a range of pre-erected accommodations ready for you to settle into and enjoy the weekend, with the campsite facilities including 24hr staffed reception & security,  luxury toilets, private showers and a pamper area.

ORCHARD Camping includes the same facilities in a campsite where you can bring your own tent. 

Both campsites require each person staying in the campsite to also have a Weekend Camping Festival Ticket. For more information on all options see below