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.

Across 8 venues throughout the town centre, expect:
🎶 Live bands
🎧 DJs
🎤 Acoustic acts
🔥 Alternative music
💜 Community energy
🎨 Creative pop-ups
…and much more.

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.

Want to play the festival? Artist applications are open until 8th August - sign up now

🎟 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 💜