Down at the Abbey Festival

Down At The Abbey returns on Fri 11th & Sat 12th September 2026.

Two stages of thrilling live music (no clashes) to bring this magical setting to life, free kids’ activities (Saturday only with Jelly), award-winning Siren Craft beer, cider, and more, plus delicious gourmet Street food, all in the spectacular 900-year-old Reading Abbey Ruins.

Lineup –

Friday

NUBIYAN TWIST, KATHRYN JOSEPH, NATHAN FAKE, ROSE REY.

Saturday

JOSHUA IDEHEN, IBIBIO SOUND MACHINE, C DUNCAN, PAIGE KENNEDY, SUNDAUGHTER, THE NEW EVES, THE WAVE PICTURES, ZIYAD AL-SAMMAN

+ more artists to be announced.

For the latest festival updates, please visit the website here.

The Down At The Abbey Festival site is in the Reading town centre and a 5-minute walk from the station or a 2-minute walk from the world-famous Banksy mural.

Come and witness history.