Reading Festival 2017 Pictures: See All The Best Photos From The Weekend

From Queens Of The Stone Age's secret set to Eminem.

Music fans descended on Reading Festival over the Bank Holiday weekend, catching sets from an electric mix of stars, including everyone from California rockers Haim to Manchester favourite Liam Gallagher and DJ Andy C. 

Muse were charged with closing the event on Sunday (27 August) evening, following on from Eminem (Saturday 26 August) and Kasabian (Friday 25 August). 

As always there were also plenty of surprises too, with Queens Of The Stone Age making a triumphant return to the festival, while - after fuelling speculation on Instagram - Don Broco made their much-talked about appearance.

The most jaw-dropping moment came on the mainstage though, when Drake stunned the audience by popping up midway through Giggs’ set. 

Check out all the best snaps from the festival below...

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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Korn perform at Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 26, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by Rob Ball/Getty Images) (credit:Rob Ball via Getty Images)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Charli XCX performs on day 3 of Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by Burak Cingi/Redferns) (credit:Burak Cingi via Getty Images)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Giggs performs on stage during Day 3 of the Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by C Brandon/Redferns) (credit:C Brandon via Getty Images)
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Liam Gallagher performing live on the Main Stage at the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Sunday, August 27, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Faith Holgate from PINS performs at Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by Rob Ball/Getty Images) (credit:Rob Ball via Getty Images)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Danielle Haim of Haim performs on day 3 of Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by Burak Cingi/Redferns) (credit:Burak Cingi via Getty Images)
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READING, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 27: Matt Bellamy performs on day 3 of Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2017 in Reading, England.PHOTOGRAPH BY Dean Fardell / Barcroft ImagesLondon-T:+44 207 033 1031 E:hello@barcroftmedia.com -New York-T:+1 212 796 2458 E:hello@barcroftusa.com -New Delhi-T:+91 11 4053 2429 E:hello@barcroftindia.com www.barcroftimages.com (Photo credit should read Dean Fardell / Barcroft Images / Barcroft Media via Getty Images) (credit:Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Adam Christianson, Alex Dean, Dan Searle and Sam Carter of Architects perform on stage during Day 3 of the Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by C Brandon/Redferns) (credit:C Brandon via Getty Images)
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Charli XCX performing live on the Radio 1 Dance Stage at the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Sunday, August 27, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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Major Lazer performing live on the Main Stage on day 2 of the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Saturday, August 26, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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Culture Abuse performing live on the Pit/Lock Up Stage at the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Sunday, August 27, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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Dan Smith of Bastille performing live on the Main Stage at the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Friday, August 25, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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The Amazons performing live on the Festival Republic Stage at the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Friday, August 25, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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Theresa Jarvis of Yonaka performing live on the Festival Republic Stage at the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Friday, August 25, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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Anne-Marie performing live on the NME/Radio 1 Stage at the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Friday, August 25, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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General views of the 2017 Reading Festival at sunset on the last night of the festival. Photo date: Sunday, August 27, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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Sam Rourke of Circa Waves performing live on the Main Stage at the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Friday, August 25, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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Glass Animals performing live on the NME/Radio 1 Stage on day 2 of the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Saturday, August 26, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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Fickle Friends performing live on the NME/Radio 1 Stage at the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Sunday, August 27, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Festival site on day 3 of Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by Burak Cingi/Redferns) (credit:Burak Cingi via Getty Images)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Drake joins Giggs on stage during Day 3 of the Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by C Brandon/Redferns) (credit:C Brandon via Getty Images)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Este Haim of Haim performs on day 3 of Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by Burak Cingi/Redferns) (credit:Burak Cingi via Getty Images)
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Rubberbandits performing live on the Alternative Stage at the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Sunday, August 27, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: SG Lewis performs on day 3 of Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by Burak Cingi/Redferns) (credit:Burak Cingi via Getty Images)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Crowd scene at the Main Stage during Day 2 of the Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 26, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by C Brandon/Redferns) (credit:C Brandon via Getty Images)
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Festival goers enjoying a performance by Major Lazer at the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Saturday, August 26, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age performing a surprise gig in the NME/Radio 1 tent at the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Friday, August 25, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Natassja Shiner of Fickle Friends performs on stage during Day 3 of the Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by C Brandon/Redferns) (credit:C Brandon via Getty Images)
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READING, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 27: Outlya performs on day 3 of Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2017 in Reading, England.PHOTOGRAPH BY Dean Fardell / Barcroft ImagesLondon-T:+44 207 033 1031 E:hello@barcroftmedia.com -New York-T:+1 212 796 2458 E:hello@barcroftusa.com -New Delhi-T:+91 11 4053 2429 E:hello@barcroftindia.com www.barcroftimages.com (Photo credit should read Dean Fardell / Barcroft Images / Barcroft Media via Getty Images) (credit:Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Goldie performs on day two of Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 26, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by Burak Cingi/Redferns) (credit:Burak Cingi via Getty Images)
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Crowds enjoying a performance by Liam Gallagher at sunset on the Main Stage at the 2017 Reading Festival. Photo date: Sunday, August 27, 2017. Photo credit should read: Richard Gray/EMPICS Entertainment (credit:EMPICS Entertainment)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Ryota Kohama of One OK Rock performs at Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 26, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by Chiaki Nozu/WireImage) (credit:Chiaki Nozu via Getty Images)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Liam Gallagher performs at Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by Chiaki Nozu/WireImage ) (credit:Chiaki Nozu via Getty Images)
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READING, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Chrissy Costanza of Against The Current performs on stage during Day 3 of the Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue on August 27, 2017 in Reading, England. (Photo by C Brandon/Redferns) (credit:C Brandon via Getty Images)
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READING, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 26: Jonathan Davis of Korn Rock Band perform on Main stage of day two of reading festival held at Richfield Avenue on August 26, 2017 in Reading, England.PHOTOGRAPH BY Dean Fardell / Barcroft ImagesLondon-T:+44 207 033 1031 E:hello@barcroftmedia.com -New York-T:+1 212 796 2458 E:hello@barcroftusa.com -New Delhi-T:+91 11 4053 2429 E:hello@barcroftindia.com www.barcroftimages.com (Photo credit should read Dean Fardell / Barcroft Images / Barcroft Media via Getty Images) (credit:Barcroft Media via Getty Images)