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Reading Festival 2027: fourth main-stage day approved despite local opposition

Reading Festival has been granted permission to also use its main stage on Thursday evening from 2027. Some local residents are concerned about noise.

FestivalTV editorial team
· 1min read

Reading Festival has been granted permission to hold main-stage programming on Thursday evening from 2027. An extra day can generate significant ticket, VIP, sponsorship and hospitality revenue.

Local residents' protests, however, show that festival growth is limited not only by physical capacity, but also by social acceptance.

Summary

Reading Festival has been granted permission to also use its main stage on Thursday evening from 2027. Some local residents are concerned about noise.

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