Reading Festival 2006
Festival Info
Previous Editions
About:
Reading Festival is an annual music festival that takes place in Reading, England. The festival was first held in 1961 and has since become one of the most iconic and popular music festivals in the UK. Some past headliners include Nirvana, Arctic Monkeys, and Foo Fighters.
Famous For:
Reading Festival is famous for its lineup, which includes both national and international artists from different music genres, including rock, indie, punk, and more. It is also known for its history, having hosted performances by many legendary artists over the years.
Creation Purpose:
The festival was originally created as a jazz festival but evolved over time to include other music genres, such as EDM and pop. It was created to provide a platform for music artists and to celebrate the vibrant music scene in the UK.
Fun Facts:
The festival takes place over the course of several days, with multiple stages featuring different music genres.
In addition to music, the festival also includes food and drink vendors, as well as other activities such as a funfair, silent disco, and more.
The festival attracts visitors from all over the world and has helped to establish Reading as a destination for music festivals.
Impact on the Music Industry:
Reading Festival has had a significant impact on the music industry, providing a platform for both established and emerging artists in the genre. By bringing together fans and artists who share a love of music, the festival has helped to create a unique sense of community within the music industry. It has also helped to promote music to a wider audience, both in the UK and around the world. The festival has become a cultural icon, representing the power and energy of live music and the spirit of celebration that it inspires.
Reading Festival 2006 at a glance
When did Reading Festival 2006 take place?
Festival was scheduled from 25 Aug to 27 Aug 2006 (2 day(s)).
Where was Reading Festival 2006 held?
Reading Festival takes place in Reading, United Kingdom. Here is the full address of the festival: RG1 8EQ Reading
Who headlined Reading Festival 2006?
Arctic Monkeys, Muse, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Placebo, Pearl Jam, Rise Against, Panic! at the Disco, Bullet for My Valentine, Coheed and Cambria, The Kooks, Flogging Molly, Killswitch Engage, Taking Back Sunday, Franz Ferdinand.
What were the main genres at Reading Festival 2006?
The most popular genres and subgenres of the past edition were:
rock
punk
pop
alternative
indie
indie rock
alternative rock
indie pop
britpop
post-punk
punk rock
emo
hardcore
experimental
garage rock
post-hardcore
screamo
electronica
metal
Full Lineup
Filter artists by genres
Arctic Monkeys
Muse
My Chemical Romance
Fall Out Boy
Placebo
Pearl Jam
Rise Against
Panic! at the Disco
Bullet for My Valentine
Coheed and Cambria
The Kooks
Flogging Molly
Killswitch Engage
Taking Back Sunday
Franz Ferdinand
Millencolin
Kaiser Chiefs
Dashboard Confessional
Wolfmother
Enter Shikari
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Slayer
Less Than Jake
Hot Chip
Belle and Sebastian
Metric
Mastodon
Gogol Bordello
Hawthorne Heights
The Fratellis
Alexisonfire
Feeder
Nouvelle Vague
The Raconteurs
Primal Scream
The Bouncing Souls
Animal Collective
Broken Social Scene
Thursday
Eagles of Death Metal
Peaches
The Subways
Body Count
Maxïmo Park
The Pigeon Detectives
Dizzee Rascal
Against Me!
The Cribs
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Bedouin Soundclash
The View
Little Man Tate
Mystery Jets
The Streets
Boysetsfire
The Dresden Dolls
TV on the Radio
Dirty Pretty Things
Tilly and the Wall
The King Blues
The Futureheads
Be Your Own Pet
Hundred Reasons
Aiden
Jet
Soulwax
Fightstar
Milburn
Klaxons
The Fall
Lethal Bizzle
Guillemots
Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly
Field Music
The Automatic
Noisettes
The Bled
The Long Blondes
Good Shoes
Secret Machines
The Spinto Band
Larrikin Love
Howling Bells
Boy Kill Boy
The Sunshine Underground
The Twilight Singers
The Like
Bromheads Jacket
The Morning After Girls
The Rumble Strips
Shitdisco
The Vines
Giant Drag
Hope of the States
The Maccabees
Plan B
Duels
The Rakes
Mumm-Ra
Switches
Goldie Lookin Chain
Adequate Seven
Towers of London
GoodBooks
ZOX
The Research
¡Forward, Russia!
Semifinalists
Send More Paramedics
Humanzi
The Race
Mr Fogg
Serena-Maneesh
Scissors for Lefty
747s
Kharma 45
The Marshals
The On Offs
Fields
Twice Upon a Time
Check festival's official website to see the latest up to date line up scheduled at Reading Festival.
