Reading & Leeds Festival 2023: Full List Of Banned Items

Drones, catapults and ‘items which promote cultural appropriation’ are just some of the things completely banned

Reading and Leeds Festivals are amongst the most important cultural events this country has to offer. Sure, the two fests are known as something of a rite of passage for young people after receiving their exam results, but they’re also vast celebrations of all kinds of music. Rock, pop, hip-hop, electronica, jazz... you name it, R&L has it.

That’s once again the case with the festivals’ 2023 edition, with a lineup featuring the likes of The Killers, Billie Eilish, Foals and Loyle Carner. And if you’re headed to R&L 2023, there are certain things you need to know. Like, for instance, what you’re allowed to bring into the campsite and arena. The festivals’ list of banned items changes pretty much every year.

Fair warning, there is a lot of stuff you can’t bring. After all, until a few years ago these festivals were renowned for their destructive, wild atmospheres. These days, the list of banned items ranges from drones and flares to items which promote ‘cultural appropriation’.

However, it’s worth noting that there’s a difference between stuff that is completely banned and stuff that is only banned from the main music arenas. There are plenty of items that you’re still allowed to bring into your campsite. Here’s the full list of banned items at R&L this year.

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It’s recommended that you bring ID to the festival, especially if intending to buy alcohol on site. All of these things count as ID.

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