The Arena
Wondering when the arena opens and what you’ll find inside? Look no further
Campsites:
- Weekend + Early Entry Ticket holders: 18:00 Wednesday 20th August 2025
- Weekend Ticket holders: 08:00 Thursday 21st August 2025
Campsite is open 24 Hours, individuals can arrive at any time after the above
Campsite closes at midday Monday 25th August 2025.
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.
Arena:
Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th August 2025
Opening time: 11:00
With a day ticket, once you leave you cannot re-enter the arena.
With a weekend ticket, you can leave and re-enter the arena and campsites.
Only food for personal consumption can be brought into the Arena.
We only allow sealed water under 500ml, as well as empty reusable plastic and metal bottles of any size into the Arena.
Please refill your empty bottles at the water points inside the Arena for free.
Interested in becoming a food and drink trader at the festival? Contact Central Catering for more information.
There are tested drinking water points throughout the Arena which are free to use. If you notice any issue with our water points, let a member of staff know so that they can get it fixed.
Anything such as car keys, cash, credit cards, mobile phones, wallets, purses and other valuables should be kept on you at all times, or Weekend Ticket holders can use the pre-bookable onsite lockers. You can also leave items at Lost Property/Safe Storage for £4.00 per item, with 24-hour access as needed.
If you do decide to carry these on your person, make sure you keep them hidden and secured under your outer clothing.
Do not leave them in unattended vehicles or in your tent.
Welcome to the Late Night Arena this year at Rockstar Energy presents Reading Festival with Silent Disco King.
After hours, we’re bringing you THREE epic Silent Disco stages across FOUR massive nights:
Chevron Stage – All-out dance anthems, served up by some of the hottest talent including Badger, Charlie Tee and more TBA.
Festival Republic Stage – Party at our iconic themed club nights including Swiftogeddon, Uprawr, Pop Never Dies and more – fancy dress is encouraged!
Aux Stage – Unleash your inner star. Win bragging rights by performing at Reading Festival at our BRAND NEW karaoke stage.
How it works:
Get locked in! Pre-order your headphones:
- £10 ‘Early Bird’ Ticket Cost (for the full weekend)
- £20 Refundable Deposit
Headsets are limited – when they’re gone, they’re gone. Book now. Avoid FOMO
We’ll reserve your headphones for you, so they are ready for you to collect from us at the festival . Once you’re finished with your headphones after the event drop them back to us and we’ll refund you your £20 deposit within 14 working days.