Are You Listening? Festival

A one-day multi-venue music festival in Reading, celebrating emerging artists while raising funds for local learning disability charities through its long-running charitable partnership.

Date: Saturday 9 May 2026

Event time: 12:00 - 22:00

Since launching in 2013, Are You Listening? is a one-day multi-venue festival that has historically raised around £80,000 over a 10-year partnership with Reading Mencap, supporting people with learning disabilities and their families.

The critically acclaimed festival has received major recognition, including shortlist nomination for ‘Grassroots Champion’ at the LIVE Awards (2023) and ‘Cultural Contribution’ at the Pride of Reading Awards (2024), along with previous wins at Reading cultural and local awards.