SOKA Fest
SOKA Fest is a brand new multi-genre music festival taking over Reading town centre across multiple venues for one unforgettable day of live music, community and creativity.
Created in loving memory of Sophie Sheehan, SOKA Fest is raising money for Reading Pride while celebrating local music, inclusivity and the independent spirit of Reading’s creative scene.
The Line Up
The Boundary
- 3:30pm - Dr Russel's Hot Throat Gargle
- 4:10pm - Huw Tarry
- 4:50pm - Gabi
- 5:30pm - James Kell
- 6:10pm - Matt Keddie
- 6:50pm - Rich Lucas
- 7:30pm - Martha
- 8:10pm - Zac Box
- 8:50pm - Mike P
- 9:30pm - Harry J
Broad Street Mall
- 12:00pm - Aussie Pete
- 12:40pm - Norwegian Tony
- 1:20pm - Phelim Maders
- 2:00pm - Tasha Ryan
- 2:40pm - Tara Deane
- 3:20pm - Dan Curtis
- 4:00pm - Aidy Elvis
The Butler
- 1:00pm - One Rule
- 2:15pm - Guilherme Band
- 1:20pm - Phelim Maders
- 3:30pm - One-Eyed Man
- 4:45pm - Daydream Collective
- 5:30pm - Curiosa
- 6:30pm - Neil Packman
- 7:45pm - Make It Disco
- 9:00pm - Flint
- 10:15pm - Nicole Allan
Market House (Downstairs)
- 1:05pm - Kris King
- 2:40pm - Penny Jane Black
- 3:30pm - Terri Leavy
- 6:10pm - Abi Powell
- 7:50pm - Franssens
- 7:00pm - Kiera Elise
Market House (Rooftop)
- 2:00pm - Dream Sellers
- 3:00pm - Defaults
- 4:15pm - Subtotal
- 5:30pm - White Label
- 6:45pm - Bowsey Woods
- 8:00pm - Swallow
- 9:15pm - Nico Band
Milk
- 5:00pm - Mike Lemin
- 6:05pm - Liam Jackson Barnes
- 7:10pm - Douggie Sleigh
- 8:15pm - Nicole Grace
- 9:20pm - Tomorrow Bird
- 10:25pm - DJ Lottie
Oakford Social Club
- 12:30pm - Vanessa Olivera
- 1:20pm - Eagle Bliss
- 2:10pm - Holly Havens
- 3:30pm - George Michael Tribute
- 4:20pm - Robbie Culley
- 5:40pm - Helen Wren
- 7:00pm - Thames Valley Gay Chorus
- 7:45pm - Draw Raffle Sara
- 9:10pm - Nicollette
- 10:00pm - Bodacia
Purple Turtle
- 3:00pm - Colour Tree Band
- 3:45pm - Junkyard Angels
- 4:45pm - Future Calls
- 6:00pm - Will Samson & The Subverts
- 7:15pm - Mike Lemin Band
This is more than just a festival , it’s a town-wide music trail. Move between venues, discover new artists, collect passport stamps and experience Reading transformed into one huge celebration of live music.
🎟 TICKET OPTIONS
💜 SOKA ALL ACCESS WRISTBAND EARLY BIRD
Access all participating venues across the festival, including exclusive wristband-only venues.
Includes:
✔ Entry to all venues
✔ Official SOKA wristband
✔ Full festival access
✔ Support for Reading Pride
🐆 SOKA PASSPORT
Join the SOKA music trail and explore the town.
Includes:
✔ Festival passport
✔ Access to donation-entry venues
✔ Collect stamps across participating venues
✔ Complete the passport challenge for prizes 👀
⭐ SOKA SUPER SUPPORTER
Want to help us make SOKA Fest even bigger?
Includes:
✔ All Access Wristband
✔ Festival Passport
✔ Priority entry at selected venues
✔ Exclusive supporter goodies
✔ Extra support towards Reading Pride 💜