| Festival promoters and organisers |
| Festival services |
| Festivals |
| Henley |
| Organisations supporting sustainable festivals |
| Reading |
| Sustainability pages |
| Theatre and performance |
Festival promoters and organisers
- AEG festivals One of the largest music companies in the world, AEG Presents is dedicated to all aspects of live music, including producing and promoting global and regional concert tours, music events and world-renowned festivals
- Festival Republic Festival Republic is the UK’s largest festival and event promoter, the team proudly organises festivals such as Reading and Leeds, Latitude, Electric Picnic, Berlin Festival and Lollapalooza Berlin. Festival Republic is part owned by Live Nation
- Kambe Events A highly experienced team with over 20 years in the event industry, and a track record for producing award-winning, creatively-driven festivals and campaigns. Their flagship event is Shambala Festival which leads the industry for sustainability: it’s carbon net positive, meat-and-fish-free and powered only by renewables
- Live Nation Live Nation Entertainment group is one of the largest live entertainment companies in the world, involved in the organisation and promotion of live music events, sponsorship, ticketing services and artist management in over 40 countries, including the UK
Festival services
- Festival stewarding with Oxfam Oxfam Festival volunteering is a fantastic way to attend your favourite festivals, see some amazing acts, make new friends all whilst supporting Oxfam's work to end extreme poverty around the world. You will be provided with training, a dedicated campsite ‘the Oxfield’ with hot showers and toilets, 24/7 hot water and meal tickets. In return for providing volunteers to a festival, Oxfam receives funds to support its work in fighting against poverty.
Festivals
- Are You Listening? Festival Since launching in 2013, the one-day Festival has raised almost £70,000 for Reading Mencap, a local charity that supports people with Learning Disabilities and their families
- Down at the Abbey A new independent music festival launched in 2019 in the stunning Reading Abbey Ruins
- Feastival Launched in the Summer of 2016, for one weekend each year Feastival joins together the very best of our street food traders in Reading's Forbury Gardens, alongside bars, live music, fire pits, hay bale sofas and more
- Henley Festival An exclusive boutique black tie festival which takes place over five days celebrating the best of UK and International music and arts
- Henley Royal Regatta Probably the best-known regatta in the world and a highlight of both the summer sporting calendar and the social season
- Reading Children’s Festival In its 32nd year, three weeks of events and activities for young people all over the Borough
- Reading Festival Reading Festival is the world's oldest popular music festival still in existence. Line-ups are shared with its twinned Leeds Festival.
- Reading Fringe Festival Reading Fringe Festival is a 10-day annual festival, which has welcomed national and international artists from a wide range of genres to indoor and outdoor venues across the town since 2013
- Reading Town Meal Reading's biggest "picnic in the park" returns to Forbury Gardens. This fantastic celebration of local sustainable food is one of the events that makes Reading a special place
- Reading Water Fest A celebration of Reading's wonderful waterways, and this year the 900th anniversary of Reading Abbey, with a programme full of fun, music, dance and activities
- Readipop Readipop Festival brings big names, promotes local talent and maximum fun to Caversham’s Christchurch Meadows, all whilst helping a great cause - all profits got to Readipop
- Rewind Festival – South 80s themed music festival which takes place annually in Henley-on-Thames (Rewind South), Cheshire (Rewind North) and Perthshire (Rewind Scotland).
- The Green Gathering Run on a non-profit basis. Held just outside Chepstow. Created by a community of people who love festivals, are passionate about the environment and social justice, and want to share their passions as widely as possible.
- Wood Festival Wood is a family friendly festival that runs on 100% renewable energy across 3 days in Oxfordshire. Nestled in the heart of a wood, it has a line up of folk, indie and singer/songwriters as well as a program of workshops and activities for adults and kids.
- World Yoga Festival The World Yoga Festival, hosted by The Arsha Kula Foundation, brings together the most revered collection of teachers in yoga, meditation and wisdom in one glorious 4-day open-air festival on 29 Jul - 1 Aug 2021 in the grounds of Greenlands Park, Henley-on-Thames
Henley
- Henley Festival An exclusive boutique black tie festival which takes place over five days celebrating the best of UK and International music and arts
- Henley Royal Regatta Probably the best-known regatta in the world and a highlight of both the summer sporting calendar and the social season
- Rewind Festival – South 80s themed music festival which takes place annually in Henley-on-Thames (Rewind South), Cheshire (Rewind North) and Perthshire (Rewind Scotland).
- World Yoga Festival The World Yoga Festival, hosted by The Arsha Kula Foundation, brings together the most revered collection of teachers in yoga, meditation and wisdom in one glorious 4-day open-air festival on 29 Jul - 1 Aug 2021 in the grounds of Greenlands Park, Henley-on-Thames
Organisations supporting sustainable festivals
- A Greener Festival A Greener Festival is a not-for-profit company, committed to helping events, festivals and venues around the world to become more sustainable and to reduce environmental impacts. As pioneers in event sustainability since the first research in 2005, AGF provide certification, training, expertise, and facilitate the exchange of best practice
- Association of Independent Festivals The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) is a national not for profit trade association and the UK’s leading festival representative body. Its mission is to represent, empower and provide a vital support network to its unique network of member festival organisers
- Julie’s Bicycle Julie’s Bicycle is a pioneering not-for-profit mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate and ecological crisis. Founded by the music industry in 2007 and now working across the arts and culture, JB has partnered with over 2000 organisations in the UK and internationally
- NCASS – Nationwide Caterers Association The membership association founded by & created for independent caterers. 5000 caterer members operate over 11,000 outlets across the UK - 90% of whom are in the mobile, street food and events catering sector
- Vision 2025 Vision: 2025 is a growing network of over 500 outdoor events and businesses taking positive climate action. It sets out an industry roadmap for the shared journey toward net zero and the knowledge to help get there; tools, resources, guides, news, case studies, green suppliers directory, and events that connect people. Founded in 2015, Vision:2025 grew from its sister project Powerful Thinking and is hosted by Julie’s Bicycle.
Reading
- Are You Listening? Festival Since launching in 2013, the one-day Festival has raised almost £70,000 for Reading Mencap, a local charity that supports people with Learning Disabilities and their families
- Down at the Abbey A new independent music festival launched in 2019 in the stunning Reading Abbey Ruins
- Feastival Launched in the Summer of 2016, for one weekend each year Feastival joins together the very best of our street food traders in Reading's Forbury Gardens, alongside bars, live music, fire pits, hay bale sofas and more
- Reading Children’s Festival In its 32nd year, three weeks of events and activities for young people all over the Borough
- Reading Festival Reading Festival is the world's oldest popular music festival still in existence. Line-ups are shared with its twinned Leeds Festival.
- Reading Fringe Festival Reading Fringe Festival is a 10-day annual festival, which has welcomed national and international artists from a wide range of genres to indoor and outdoor venues across the town since 2013
- Reading Rep Revitalising Reading’s cultural landscape by making and creating the highest quality theatre, with, by and for Reading
- Reading Town Meal Reading's biggest "picnic in the park" returns to Forbury Gardens. This fantastic celebration of local sustainable food is one of the events that makes Reading a special place
- Reading Water Fest A celebration of Reading's wonderful waterways, and this year the 900th anniversary of Reading Abbey, with a programme full of fun, music, dance and activities
- Readipop Readipop Festival brings big names, promotes local talent and maximum fun to Caversham’s Christchurch Meadows, all whilst helping a great cause - all profits got to Readipop
- South Street Arts Centre Acclaimed small-scale theatre and music/comedy venue, presenting local, national and international performing artists
- Wood Festival Wood is a family friendly festival that runs on 100% renewable energy across 3 days in Oxfordshire. Nestled in the heart of a wood, it has a line up of folk, indie and singer/songwriters as well as a program of workshops and activities for adults and kids.
Sustainability pages
Theatre and performance
- Reading Rep Revitalising Reading’s cultural landscape by making and creating the highest quality theatre, with, by and for Reading
- South Street Arts Centre Acclaimed small-scale theatre and music/comedy venue, presenting local, national and international performing artists