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- Reading & Leeds 2026 will be the UK’s biggest summer festival with no Glastonbury next year
- Twenty One Pilots and Sabrina Carpenter are 2/1 joint favourites to headline
- Alex Warren and Raye sit close behind at 3/1
With no Glastonbury Festival in 2026, all eyes turn to Reading and Leeds which is set to be the biggest UK music weekend of the summer.
Betting experts have opened their markets on who will top the bill, with Twenty One Pilots and Sabrina Carpenter emerging as early 2/1 joint favourites to headline the twin-site event next August.
Both acts are enjoying stellar global success, with fan speculation already growing that organisers Festival Republic are eyeing a mix of rock and pop for next year’s Main Stage lineup.
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Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 Headliner Odds
| Reading & Leeds Festival 2026 Headliner | Odds* | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Twenty One Pilots | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Sabrina Carpenter | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Alex Warren | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Raye | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| My Chemical Romance | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Fontaines DC | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Foo Fighters | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| The Cure | 6/1 | 14.3% |
*As betting sites currently aren't taking bets on this event, odds have been compiled as theoretical probability from an entertainment perspective only and come from an industry expert
Twenty One Pilots joint favourites
Ohio duo Twenty One Pilots (2/1) are joint favourites to return to the festival for the first time since headlining in 2019.
Their recent resurgence following new album Breach and a global tour makes them a strong fit for Reading and Leeds’ high-energy, alternative audience.
The band’s mix of rock, rap, and indie remains a crowd favourite and organisers are known to bring back proven performers for anniversary years or high-demand editions.
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Sabrina Carpenter Could Make Festival Debut
Pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter (2/1) shares top billing in the odds following the massive success of her 2025 world tour and chart-topping album Man's Best Friend.
Carpenter’s crossover appeal, from TikTok favourite to pop powerhouse, makes her a prime candidate for Reading & Leeds’ evolving lineup style, which has diversified heavily in recent years.
Should she headline, it would mark her debut UK festival top slot, underlining the shift toward pop-heavy main stage programming.
Chappell Roan's headline slot last year has opened the door for more of the same going forward.
Rising Stars & Returning Legends
Singer-songwriter Alex Warren (3/1) and Brit Award winner Raye (3/1) both feature prominently in the betting.
Warren’s emotional pop-rock sound has earned critical acclaim, while Raye’s electric live performances and award wins have established her as one of the UK’s biggest solo artists.
Elsewhere, My Chemical Romance (4/1) and Fontaines DC (4/1) could represent the festival’s rock edge with both acts fan favourites with loyal followings.
For fans of more classic rock, Foo Fighters (5/1) and The Cure (6/1) round out the market as potential legacy headliners capable of delivering huge festival moments.
