Youngest ever solo headliner named in Reading Festival line-up
The headline acts for next summer's festival have been revealed
Billie Eilish is to become the youngest solo artist to headline Reading Festival.
The US star, 20, will top the bill alongside The Killers, Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender, Foals and Imagine Dragons
Eilish will return having drawn one of the biggest crowds the festival has seen in 2019.
Tickets for the three-day sister event, taking place on August 25 to 27, go on sale at 9am on Monday with further acts to be announced.
Scottish singer-songwriter Capaldi said:
“I am so, so excited to be one of the headliners for Reading & Leeds Festival.
“Unreal that last time I played was to a wee crowd in 2018. Can’t wait to see you all next year.”
Dance music will feature with Becky Hill, Bicep Live and MK.
Melvin Benn, managing director of organisers Festival Republic, said:
“We are delighted to return… in 2023 with another epic six headline artists, and an incredible, genre-defying line-up that features some of the very best in modern music.
“Once again Reading & Leeds is set to be the ultimate bank holiday festival weekend – we can’t wait to be back!”
The three-day festivals return to their usual venues – Reading’s Richfield Avenue and Bramham Park in Leeds.
General sale tickets are available online from 9am on Monday.