Vast majority of festival goers are 26 and over. Average age at Reading was 35.8 BEFORE the pandemic.
What age groups go to Reading Festival?
We welcome all ages to the festival. However, there are entry restrictions for under 16s and we do advise not bringing young children. Anyone 15 and under must be accompanied by a ticket holder over 18 years old at all times. Children under 13 years are admitted free.
Can 16 year olds camp at Reading Festival?
All Under 16’s must be accompanied by a paying adult ticket holder (aged over 18.) This adult must remain on site throughout the whole weekend as the guardian of the under 16-year-old. Under 13’s (12 years and under) are admitted free but must be accompanied by a paying ticket-holder over 18 at all times.
How many people go to Reading Festival on average?
105,000
| Reading and Leeds Festivals | |
|---|---|
| Dates | August bank holiday |
| Location(s) | Reading and Leeds, England Beaulieu Jazz Festival (1955–1961) Various as National Jazz Festival (1961–1970) Reading (since 1971) Also at Leeds (since 1999) |
| Years active | 1955–present (except 2020) |
| Attendance | 105,000 (2019, daily) |
Can under 18s camp at Reading Festival?
Can under 18’s camp at the festival? Sure! If you’re lucky enough to be 15 or under, you must be accompanied by a ticket holder over the age of 18 years old at all times.
What age is Leeds Festival for?
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Leeds Festival welcomes all ages. unaccompanied under 16s are allowed on site. children 12 and under in case they get lost or separated from their guardian, will be available from the wristband exchanges & welfare points.
Is 35 too old for festivals?
If you’re like us, then you live your life show to show and festival to festival. Our schedules demand a work hard, play hard kind of lifestyle. But, there’s always that overlying fear in question — “How old is too old to party?” Thankfully, the answer is never.
Do they have sniffer dogs at Reading Festival?
Sniffer dogs will be operating in the area, please have your bag ready to be searched at the gates.
Can you go to Reading Festival at 14?
AGE RESTRICTIONS
*Children are only allowed to enter with a parent on first entry Parents / guardians cannot come collect their wristbands and then bring their children aged 13-15 to collect a wristband after the fact, everyone must come together on first entry. unaccompanied under 16s are allowed on site.
Can I sleep in my car at Reading?
The designated campervan/caravan area of the site is the only place where ticket holders can sleep in vehicles. We do not permit sleeping in cars and security will ask you to leave the car park.
Is there an alcohol limit at Reading Festival?
There is a limit of 24 cans and a 1 litre plastic bottle of spirit or wine per person. Any alcohol in glass bottles must be decanted into plastic bottles.
How much money do you need for Reading Festival?
With the ticket, a Reading festival trip will cost you about £500. We include some extra just in case. There are several cash points in and around the festival site, so you don’t need to worry if you run out of cash.
Do celebrities go to Reading Festival?
PICTURES: Celebrities spotted at festival near Reading
Strictly Come Dancing stars Janette Manrara and her husband Aljaz Skorjanec also arrived at the event on Monday.
Do you get searched at Reading Festival?
BAG SEARCHES AT ARENA ENTRANCE
We strongly advise you do not bring a bag into the Arena as there will be long queues while all bags are searched. If you do wish to bring a bag into the Arena please ensure that it is no bigger than A4 sized 8.27”x11.
Can I bring alcohol to reading?
We’re about to put your mind at ease.
Got a question about what you can and can’t bring to Reading?
| Item | Campsite | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Aerosols over 250ml | No | No |
| Air horns and megaphones | No | No |
| Alcohol for personal consumption 18+ only. Alcohol in the possession of under 18s will be confiscated | (until 6pm on Sunday) | No |
| All gas canisters of any size (including nitrous oxide) | No | No |
Can you shower at Reading?
Showers. If you can’t bear to go a whole weekend without a proper wash and haven’t booked any of the luxury camping, there are a number of showers dotted around the campsites. There are showers in the white, yellow, guest and disabled access camping areas but we can’t vouch for how long the queues will be.
How old do you have to be to go to Reading Festival 2022?
AGE POLICY
All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder aged 18 or over who must remain on site throughout the weekend as the under 16-year-old’s guardian. No unaccompanied under 16s are allowed on site.
Should I let my 16 year old go to Leeds Festival?
Age Restrictions
We welcome all ages to the festival.
Can you camp at Leeds at 16?
All Under 16’s must be accompanied by a paying adult ticket holder (aged over 18.) This adult must remain on site throughout the whole weekend as the guardian of the under 16-year-old. Under 13’s (12 years and under) are admitted free but must be accompanied by a paying ticket-holder over 18 at all times.
Can you camp at Leeds under 18?
Children aged 12 and under are free and do not need to purchase a ticket but must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult over 18. Those aged 13 -15 must purchase a full priced Weekend or Day ticket and can only enter the campsites (weekend ticket holders only) and arena accompanied by a ticket holding adult over 18.
Is 27 too old for music festivals?
At some point, you’ll probably feel like you’re too old to attend a music festival. First, allow me to speak for a significant percentage of the people reading this when I incredulously yell, “Quarter-life crisis?!” Yeah, no, you’re not too old to go to music festivals. That said, you’re never too young to feel old.