Dave welcomed fellow artists James Blake, Central Cee, and Kano during his headline set at Reading 2026 on Friday, August 29. The South London rapper performed on the festival's main stage, known as The Grid, at Little John's Farm.
This performance marked Dave's return to headlining the event for the first time since 2022. The set came towards the end of his 'The Boy Who Played The Harp' world tour, which is scheduled to conclude at Leeds Festival on August 30.
During a musically diverse set, James Blake joined Dave for 'Both Sides Of A Smile'. Kano later reunited with Dave for 'Three P's*' and 'Chapter 16'. Central Cee also appeared on stage for their 2023 hit single 'Sprinter'.