Readipop Yard Party 2026

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The first wave of artists for Readipop Yard Party on Saturday 22nd August at our newly re-furbished studios in Trafford Road is here! As always, we are proud to present a diverse array of talent, both grassroots and established, from across multiple genres. This includes “cinematic electro-rock renegades” The Pink Diamond Revue and hotly-tipped indie favourites Puma Theory, who raised the roof for us at last year’s Readipop Fiesta and will be playing a special acoustic set.

Energetic hip hop duo Finessa & Shy Zer0 return to our stage after their triumphant set at Riverbeats 2025 and Famous Red Tights makes her debut performance for us. Reading EMOM (Electronic Music Open Mic) host Rob Woodward brings his SuperAudioNation project alongside fellow live electronic music act Hi Scores ’n Yogert for a Readipop XOX Showcase and a selection of the young participants of our Readipop AAA Programme will perform tracks created during their sessions with our team.

Our Readipop events are never complete without a performance from Readipop’s legendary community samba group Beatroots Bateria and the equally impressive African drummers Tankata Percussion, who will also encourage audience participation during their Yard Party set.

Added to that, we have studio tours, family workshops, street food, a licensed bar and more acts to be announced so we’re in for a treat at the first public event in our newly refurbished Readipop studios!

The response for Readipop Yard Party tickets has already been high so don’t wait around if you’re planning to join us on Saturday 22nd August as capacity is limited. Tickets are free, however, we encourage donations of whatever you can afford to help us continue our work locally. For full info on Readipop charity and all our projects, head to www.readipop.co.uk