Leeds and Reading announce Red Hot Chili Peppers as first headliner

Photo: Red Hot Chili Peppers Credit: Ellen von Unwerth

Mighty twin festivals Reading and Leeds have unveiled their first headliner for 2016 - Red Hot Chili Peppers. The LA based funk rock legends will appear at both festivals between 25th and 28th August. Relive their 2007 set below.

Also added are The 1975, Courteeners, Twenty One Pilots, Boy Better Know, DJ EZ, Slaves, Crossfaith, Hinds and Rat Boy.

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