Accommodation
Love Reading, Leave Nothing Behind
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Weekend Camping + Early Entry
If you want early access to the campsites, you must purchase the “Weekend Camping + Early Entry” ticket type. Take your pick of campsite spots on Wednesday for five nights.
Weekend Camping + Early Entry tickets allow access to campsites from Wednesday, 25th August 2027 until close of campsite on Monday, 30th August 2027 – and access to the Arena on all show days. Weekend Camping + Early Entry tickets will be swapped for a Weekend Camping wristband which gives access to our general admission campsites – just turn up and pick your spot. More info on bespoke campsite options coming soon.
Weekend Camping
Enjoy four days of music and camping from Thursday. Weekend Camping tickets allow access to campsites from 8am Thursday, 26th August 2027 until close of campsite on Monday, 30th August 2027 – and access to the Arena on all show days. Weekend Camping tickets will be swapped for a Weekend Camping wristband which gives access to our general admission campsites – just turn up and pick your spot. More info on bespoke campsite options coming soon.
- 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.
Campsite opening hours:
• Weekend Camping + Early Entry ticket holders: 18:00 on Wednesday 25th August 2027
• Weekend Camping Ticket holders: 08:00 on Thursday 26th August 2027
There is no access to the campsites for holders of Weekend Non-Camping tickets, 2-Day tickets or single day tickets.
Campsites close at 12:00 Noon on Monday 30th August 2026 for all camping ticket holders.
2026 Campsites are here! Explore Campsite options HERE.
Campervan Passes for 2027 will be available soon
Every occupant of the campervan or caravan must also be in the possession of a valid Weekend Camping + Early Entry Ticket or Weekend Camping Ticket - Campervan Passes are not valid for use in conjunction with Weekend Non-Camping Tickets or 2-Day/Single Day tickets.
Your Campevan Pass Mobile Ticket will be scanned when you arrive in your vehicle and you will be issued with your mirror hanger which must be displayed in your 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/caravans 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: TBC
Due to space restrictions at Reading Festival, Campervan passes must be booked in advance and are not available to purchase on the gate.
Both campsites require each person staying in the campsite to also have a Weekend Camping + Early Entry ticket or a Weekend Camping ticket. There is no access to these campsites with Weekend Non-Camping tickets, 2-Day or Single Day tickets. For more information on all options see below