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Down at the Abbey
Reading Abbey Ruins, Abbot's Walk, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3HW
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Down at the Abbey is an independent music festival in the Reading Abbey Ruins.
In 2019, the award-winning team behind Are You Listening? Festival launched a music festival in the stunning Reading Abbey Ruins: Down at the Abbey.
The festival returns for its third edition on Friday 8th and 9th September 2023.
– Friday headliner: The Comet Is Coming
– Saturday headliner: BC Camplight
Saturday is a family-friendly day with us selling Teen tickets, and kids 10 and younger go free + free kids activities.
Two stages of thrilling live music to bring this magical setting to life. Siren Craft Brew provide their award-winning craft beers and ciders, and there is always the finest selection of gourmet street food, coffee, cocktails and more to delight your senses. All in the spectacular, 900 year old Reading Abbey Ruins.
Come and witness history.
Festival Playlist can be found here.
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