Chappell Roan’s Reading Festival Headline Set to be broadcast live on BBC One
Chappell Roan’s highly anticipated Reading Festival performance will be broadcast live this Saturday at 10.40pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Get ready for a night of pure pop spectacle—Chappell Roan’s highly anticipated Reading Festival performance will be broadcast live this Saturday at 10.40pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The broadcast marks a major moment in her skyrocketing career, as she headlines the festival’s Main Stage for the first time.
A Defining Career Moment
Chappell Roan, born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz in Missouri, has gone from cult favorite to one of the most talked-about pop stars in the world. Her 2023 debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, took its time to break through but soared to number one in 2024, cementing her status as a rising superstar. By 2025, she had a Grammy Award for Best New Artist and a BRIT Award under her belt, along with sold-out shows across the globe.
With her theatrical, drag-inspired performances and unapologetically camp style, Roan has redefined what it means to be a pop star. Her breakthrough single Good Luck, Babe! became a worldwide anthem, earning multi-platinum certifications and crossing the billion-stream mark. Fan favorites such as Hot To Go! and Pink Pony Club have turned her live shows into euphoric, glitter-soaked singalongs.
Saturday’s Reading performance is set to be the biggest UK show of her career so far, a landmark moment not just for her fans but for pop music itself.
Reading Festival 2025: A Huge Weekend of Music
This year’s Reading Festival boasts one of its strongest lineups to date. Alongside Chappell Roan, Friday’s headliners include Travis Scott and Hozier, ensuring an eclectic mix of chart-topping pop, rap, and soulful rock.
The weekend continues with Bring Me The Horizon leading Saturday’s bill, while the rest of the lineup features a mix of global stars and rising names including Becky Hill, AJ Tracey, Enter Shikari, Conan Gray, Wallows, Soft Play, Lola Young, and Amyl and The Sniffers. From pop to punk, hip hop to indie, Reading once again proves why it remains one of the UK’s defining summer festivals.
How to Watch
Live: BBC One, Saturday August 22 at 10.40pm.
Streaming: BBC iPlayer, with the performance available live and on-demand for 30 days.
Highlights: A festival compilation featuring the best of the weekend will be available for 12 months.
A Moment Not to Miss
Chappell Roan’s Reading Festival headline set will be more than a performance—it will be a statement. With her fearless artistry, camp energy, and unmatched connection with her fans, Roan is stepping into her place as one of the defining stars of her generation.