Reading Festival
Overview
27th-30th August 2026 at Richfield Avenue The biggest weekend on the UK festival calendar Reading has previously brought some of the biggest names in rock music to Richfield Avenue including legendary bands like Metallica, Guns N' Roses and Nirvana. As of late Reading has transitioned into bringing a series of international superstars to the famous site with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Eminem and Twenty One Pilots headlining in recent years. If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact the accessibility team using the Reading Accessibility Contact Form. https://reading-festival.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/requests/new?ticket_form_id=20424032546317
Contact details
Richfield Avenue Festival Site Richfield Avenue Reading South East RG1 8EQ GB
Access Card notes
We are proud to be working with Nimbus Disability and the Access Card. All customers applying for accessible facilities are recommended to have either a valid Nimbus Access Card or a free Digital Access Pass. If you haven’t got one of these, full details of how to register with Nimbus are available on the website. Before applying for accessible facilities, please buy your ticket first. Please do not purchase a ticket for your essential companion. Essential companion ticket requests will be processed as part of your application.
Nimbus operates the venues Access Registration Scheme on their behalf. The venue or event has their own Digital Access Pass. *The information in this listing is submitted by the provider*.
A free registration is available at this venue as an alternative to an Access Card. Please use the link below to begin your application. Please note, if you already have an Access Card, you don't need to apply again. Simply provide your name and Access Card ID number to the venue. Click here to start your registration
Access guidance
- A dedicated ground viewing area is available to those who need a less crowded area and the option of sitting for short periods of time. Access to the ground viewing area will be approved as part of your application for accessible facilities at the event. The ground viewing area is situated in front of the raised viewing platforms and is separated from the main crowds by a barrier. It is primarily a standing area, although limited seating is available and is operated on a first come first served basis. Customers may be accompanied in the ground level viewing area by a companion.
- A raised viewing platform is available for wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility. Access to the platform will be approved as part of your application for accessible facilities at the event. Only the approved customer and their essential companion will have access to the raised viewing platform (or a friend if the customer has not been approved to receive an essential companion ticket). This allows us to accommodate as many customers, who require use of this facility, as possible. The raised viewing platform has ramped access, wheelchair-accessible toilets, charging points and drinking water. Limited seating is also available at the platform. Raised viewing platforms may get busy. Please note that it is operated on a first come first served basis. The raised viewing platform is not covered so please dress appropriately for all weather conditions.
- A dedicated ground viewing area is available to those who need a less crowded area and the option of sitting for short periods of time. Access to the ground viewing area will be approved as part of your application for accessible facilities at the event. The ground viewing area is situated in front of the raised viewing platforms and is separated from the main crowds by a barrier. It is primarily a standing area, although limited seating is available and is operated on a first come first served basis. Customers may be accompanied in the ground level viewing area by a companion.
- A raised viewing platform is available for wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility. Access to the platform will be approved as part of your application for accessible facilities at the event. Only the approved customer and their essential companion will have access to the raised viewing platform (or a friend if the customer has not been approved to receive an essential companion ticket). This allows us to accommodate as many customers, who require use of this facility, as possible. The raised viewing platform has ramped access, wheelchair-accessible toilets, charging points and drinking water. Limited seating is also available at the platform. Raised viewing platforms may get busy. Please note that it is operated on a first come first served basis. The raised viewing platform is not covered so please dress appropriately for all weather conditions.
- A raised viewing platform is available for wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility. Access to the platform will be approved as part of your application for accessible facilities at the event. Only the approved customer and their essential companion will have access to the raised viewing platform (or a friend if the customer has not been approved to receive an essential companion ticket). This allows us to accommodate as many customers, who require use of this facility, as possible. The raised viewing platform has ramped access, wheelchair-accessible toilets, charging points and drinking water. Limited seating is also available at the platform. Raised viewing platforms may get busy. Please note that it is operated on a first come first served basis. The raised viewing platform is not covered so please dress appropriately for all weather conditions.
- Wheelchair accessible and standard toilets for accessibility customers are located at the Accessible Viewing Area. They are available to all accessibility customers. There is also a changing places unit featuring an adult changing bed, toilet, sink, and hoist. (Please note that hoist slings will not be available. Please remember to bring your own.)
- A spending area will be available for assistance dogs. Please let us know if you are planning on bringing your assistance dog in the 'Additional Requirements' section of the application form.
- An essential companion ticket is provided to those customers who would be unable to attend without the help and support of another person. Essential Companion tickets will be processed as part of your application for accessible facilities at the event. You do not need to purchase a ticket for your essential companion.
- A British Sign Language performance interpreting service will be provided on request and at no extra charge, providing reasonable notice is given in advance of the event. Please make sure you request this service on your Accessible Facilities Application form. Customers who have requested this service will be contacted by the interpreting team for an understanding of which performances they would like covered; this is not guaranteed and subject to change. Hearing loops will be installed at all box offices and information hubs.
- A Sensory Calm Tent is located within the arena. The aim of these spaces is to provide a safe, low-level stimulation and recalibration zone for any customers who need to use them.