The 1971 READING FESTIVAL: For the First Time

2021 marks fifty years of Reading Festival, the iconic event that placed Reading on the map for music lovers across the world.

In 'The 1971 READING FESTIVAL: For the First Time', we told the story of the very first Reading Festival, and of the musicians, crowds and sounds that brought it to life.

Below, learn more about the exhibition. Discover visitor information, and explore local young people's fantastic responses to the exhibition collection.