Events in Berkshire including the changing of the guard which takes place along Windsor High Street

Changing of the Guard

Windsor Town Centre, Three times a week

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Berkshire is ready to welcome you for a year filled with heritage moments, cultural highlights and great days out across royal towns, riverside cities and beautiful countryside. From Reading and Newbury to Windsor and Maidenhead, you’ll find new experiences unfolding in every season.

2026 is a particularly special year. In Reading, this will be the moment when both the original Bayeux Tapestry and the UK’s full‑scale Victorian replica are in the same country for the first time — with the original arriving for a landmark exhibition at the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027, while Britain’s full‑size 1886 replica remains proudly on display at Reading Museum. In the Royal Borough, new cultural highlights join the calendar and mix with the international renown favourites in Windsor & Maidenhead, including the launch of Long Walk Live, 26–27 June 2026, a brand‑new live music celebration on Windsor’s iconic Long Walk, and the returning Royal Windsor Horse ShowWindsor Flower Show and Parallel Windsor, bringing displays, colour, inclusivity and festival-vibes to Berkshire visitors.  2026 is a year of double centenaries in Berkshire, as Hurley Riverside Park celebrates 100 years beside the River Thames and the University of Reading marks its own milestone with Centenary Heritage Tours from February to December, offering a chance to discover historic campuses, leafy spaces and a century of stories.

From riverside walks and historic gardens to festivals, heritage anniversaries and cultural days out, Berkshire is the perfect place for a short break or longer escape. Start planning your 2026 adventure — your Berkshire experience is waiting.

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  1. Truckfest South 2026

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    Type:

    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Thatcham

    NEW FOR 2026

    Join us on 13th & 14th June for Truckfest South at the Newbury Showground, Thatcham!

    Be amazed by arena stunt shows and car-crushing monster trucks. Take part in exhilarating rides and see some incredible, award-winning truck…

    Dates

    From:
    13 June 2026to14 June 2026Open 09:00 - 16:00
  2. The Project Singers - One Night Only!

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    Type:

    Music

    Maidenhead

    A concert by Charvil based choir The Project Singers.

    The choir has two sections – one for girls under 18 who will be singing songs from shows and films. The other section is for ladies who will be performing songs with an English connection…

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
  3. Reading Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Reading

    One of the biggest musical festivals in the world, every year over 90,000 people flock to the Richfield Avenue site to experience the iconic event.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026
  4. Norden Farm Jazz Club: Nic Meier's World Group

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    Type:

    Music

    Maidenhead

    Born in Switzerland to parents who are great lovers of the arts, UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved out a reputation as one of the world's most original and uniquely talented guitarists. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
  5. Windsor Vegan Fiesta

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    Type:

    Markets

    Windsor

    Enjoy a wide array of plant-based and eco-friendly artisan stalls including amazing hot food, yummy cakes, tasty pastries, delicious deli, natural skincare, eco-friendly gifts, artisan goods and much more!

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 10:30 - 17:00
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    5 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 17:00
  6. The Ocelots

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    Type:

    Music

    Maidenhead

    The Ocelots are twin brothers Ashley and Brandon Watson from Wexford.
    Building on the folk-rock essence of their debut, the duo release of their highly anticipated second album, Everything, When Said Slowly, 7th February 2025. This album unveils a…

    Dates

    From:
    14 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  7. Newbury Spring Festival

    Newbury Spring Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Newbury

    The Newbury Spring Festival is a long‑running annual arts festival in Newbury, England, known for bringing world‑class music, performance, and cultural events to the region each spring. We host up to 45 events at 18 different venues.

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2026to23 May 2026Open 16:30 - 21:30
  8. Walking & History Tours

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    Type:

    Tour

    Marlow on Thames

    Enjoy an informative tour of Danesfield House Hotel magnificent 65 acres, see the numerous unique plantings, the Italian garden, rare c1900 Pulham Stone monuments and the Danesfield Iron Age Hillfort – ending with a talk about the hotel's history as…

    Dates

    From:
    13 May 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00
  9. The Wedding Singer

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Maidenhead

    Presented by BCA

    Set in 1985, The Wedding Singer follows Robbie Hart, a charming and upbeat wedding singer who is the life of every party - until his fiancée leaves him at the altar.

    Devasted, Robbie loses all faith in love and begins to ruin…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
  10. Tom Houghton: Deep

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Maidenhead

    After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour. Plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones. The man who asked us, "Do you ski?" is turning everything upside down and asking, "Do you scuba?"
    In a world full of relentless click bate, online…

    Dates

    From:
    7 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  11. The Three Billy Goats Gruff

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    Childrens Events

    Maidenhead

    This is the simple story of three hungry goats and a grumpy old troll, told with a gentle ecological message.

    Watch out for the dance of the goats, the flying troll and loads and loads of rubbish.

    Garlic Theatre create a magical world to entrance…

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026Open 11:30 - 12:10
    From:
    29 July 2026Open 14:00 - 14:40
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    30 July 2026Open 11:30 - 12:10
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    30 July 2026Open 14:00 - 14:40
  12. The Vinyl Frontier: New Vinyl (since 2020)

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    Type:

    Music

    Maidenhead

    Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
    Discover the sounds of the new decade from new and old artists played by 12 of our audience. Any genre goes as long as the music was made post-2020!

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 20:00 -
  13. Robin Morgan: Let's Overshare!

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Maidenhead

    Join Robin for more of his trademark cheeky charm, more quick wit and even more hilarious oversharing, in this brand new stand-up show from the star of Mock The Week and Radio 4's The News Quiz.
    We're all talking to each other in an increasingly…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  14. Harry Baker: Tender

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    Type:

    Talks

    Maidenhead

    As in ripe for the taking. As in a heart swelled to twice its size. As in soft. As in delicious. As in ready.
    World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker brings his characteristic warmth, wit and wonder to new parenthood.

    From introducing his baby to a…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
  15. Derick Clapton and The Dynamos, Eric Clapton Tribute Band

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    Type:

    Music

    Maidenhead

    A tribute born of respect.

    From the fire of Cream to the soul of the Dominos and the enduring hits of the solo years, Derick Clapton and the Dynamos are the definitive Eric Clapton tribute. A five-piece band delivering a live show steeped in blues,…

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
  16. Graffiti Classics - The Comedy String Quartet

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Maidenhead

    16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices in 1 electrifying and hilarious musical show!
    Graffiti Classics are a comedy string quartet who never sit down, bursting the perceived elitist boundaries of traditional classical music with their hilarious…

    Dates

    From:
    3 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
  17. Norden Farm Jazz Club: Simon Spillett Quartet

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    Type:

    Music

    Maidenhead

    Over his twenty-five year career Simon Spillett has worn almost as many hats as it's possible to wear within jazz; multi-award-winning instrumentalist (BBC Jazz Awards, British Jazz Awards, Jazz Journal's Album of The Year), quartet and big band…

    Dates

    From:
    19 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  18. Norden Farm Jazz Club: Tara Minton Quartet

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    Type:

    Music

    Maidenhead

    With special guest Alex Hutton.
    Tara Minton is an Australian-born harpist, vocalist and composer.

    Endorsed Les Harpes Camac, she holds a Master's degree in Jazz Performance from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and is recognised for her…

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
  19. The Paint Club painting party at The Cricketers

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    Type:

    Arts

    Warfield, Bracknell, Winkfield Row

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    18 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    15 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    20 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    17 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  20. The Paint Club painting party at Bardo Lounge

    Type

    Type:

    Arts

    Maidenhead

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

    Dates

    From:
    11 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    8 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    13 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    10 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00