In 2021 festival, goers were allowed to enter Reading Festival at 8am, on Thursday August, 26, the day before the music event started. Meanwhile, people with early access tickets were able to set up camp on the Wednesday, This year no individual early entry passes have been issued for Reading Festival.
What time can you arrive at Reading with early bird?
If you want to arrive before 8am on the first day of the festival, you must purchase a weekend ticket plus early entry pass. If you want to arrive after 8am, you are OK to purchase a normal weekend ticket. Weekend tickets are valid for campsite entry from 6pm on Wednesday 23 August 2023.
What time do the gates open for early bird at Reading Festival?
usually mid day. Historically they open the door at 2:00 pm this can be quite different depending on weather however.
What time does the reading festival start?
Held at the end of August across the bank holiday weekend, you’ll hear the buzz of everything from hip-hop to metal music from 11am to 11pm for three nights in a row, as Reading gets down to a world-class soundtrack.
What does early bird ticket mean Reading?
Early Bird ticket: A discounted ticket that expires before the sales of regular tickets starts.
What time do doors open at Reading Festival?
8 am
Reading festival opens the gates at 8 am on Thursday, August 24th 2023 with the festival officially kicking off on Friday the 25th of August 2023. What is this? Of course, if you arrive on Thursday you can guarantee there will be a massive party throughout the whole campsite that night.
What time do the gates open at Reading Festival 2022?
Wednesday, 25 August – Early Entry Pass + Weekend ticket
You must have a ‘Weekend Ticket Plus Early Entry Pass 2022’ ticket type which will gain you access from 6pm on Wednesday. No refunds will be given if you arrive later than 8am on Thursday 25/08/2022.
Can you take your own drink to Reading Festival?
Drinks of any size (sealed or unsealed) in plastic and metal reusable bottles (No glass). *Only sealed soft drinks under 500ml are permitted into the arena.
Can you take food and drink to Reading Festival?
Food and Drink
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.
Can you bring alcohol into Reading Festival?
5. You can’t take drinks into the arena. Whilst you can take alcohol onto the campsite, you can’t take drinks into the arena. Reading Festival only allows sealed soft drinks under 500ml, as well as reusable bottles when you see the acts.
What time do bands finish at Reading?
Your day ticket theoretically should finish at 00:00, and the day’s headliner will also finish around 11.30. However, you can still remain within the campsite unofficially.
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 17 year olds go to Reading Festival?
Reading and Leeds Festival stipulate that anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
Does Early Bird automatically check me in?
New for 2022, EarlyBird Check-In is included with the purchase of an Anytime fare. Customers who purchase an Anytime fare will automatically be checked in to their flight 36 hours prior to scheduled departure—that’s 12 hours before our traditional 24-hour check-in.
Do you still check-in with early bird?
EarlyBird Check-In®
If you purchase EarlyBird Check-In, we’ll automatically check you in and reserve your boarding position 36 hours before you flight’s departure. This is before our general 24-hour check-in begins.
Does Early Bird guarantee a?
Those assigned Zone A (listed on your boarding pass) are the first group of passengers to board the plane, but EarlyBird DOES NOT guarantee you Zone A boarding.
Can you sleep in your car at Reading festival?
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.
Do I need to take ID to Reading festival?
Please remember to bring valid PHOTO ID – it is compulsory for your entry into the event. A good quality copy or photo is acceptable. If you are on the Guest List go to the window marked ‘FESTIVAL REPUBLIC GUEST LIST’. If you have been sent a Guest E-Ticket go to the window marked ‘GUEST TICKET HOLDERS’.
Do you need wellies at Reading festival?
Tights and leggings are a great day to night warm up that you can easily carry around in your bag – so add those to your Reading festival checklist! What is this? Comfy wellies – it’s a festival, you need some wellies!
How long is the walk from Reading station to the festival?
15-20 minute walk
Reading train station is a 15-20 minute walk from the festival site. There are many routes from throughout the country to the station, including from London Paddington. The last trains leaving Reading train station are often incredibly busy and do not run late on Friday and Saturday night.
How long are the queues at Reading Festival?
This summer festival-goers experienced queues of up to five hours on the first day of Boomtown Fair. To help you prepare for such lengthy waiting times at your next festival, we have put together 10 handy tips on what to bring with you.