What year did Reading festival begin?

The Reading Festival is an annual music event that takes place in the town of Reading in Berkshire, England. The first Reading Festival was held in 1971. The festival was originally a blues and rock festival, but has since evolved to include a wide variety of genres, including pop, rock, alternative rock, and heavy metal. The festival is currently held over three days and features multiple stages, as well as a variety of food and drink vendors. The Reading Festival is one of the most popular music festivals in the UK, and has attracted some of the biggest names in music over the years, including The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Metallica.