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Find what's on in Berkshire, from riverside events along the Thames and royal-inspired celebrations to live entertainment, food experiences and family-friendly days out. Discover ideas for great days out, short breaks and seasonal events across the county.

Berkshire is ready to welcome you for a year filled with heritage moments, cultural highlights and great days out across royal towns, riverside locations and beautiful countryside. From Reading and Newbury to Windsor and Maidenhead, you'll find new experiences unfolding in every season. Discover what’s happening today, this weekend and throughout the summer below.

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What's on across Berkshire's towns and along the River Thames

In the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, new cultural highlights join the calendar and blend together perfectly with internationally renowned favourites, including the Windsor Flower Show (June),Parallel Windsor (July), Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm (Aug) bringing displays, colour, inclusivity and festival-vibes for visitors to Berkshire. New for summer, 'Trunks across the Thames' brings a family-friendly elephant trail across Eton, Slough, and Windsor from 13 July - 13 September 2026.

2026 is also a particularly special year in Reading, 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. It's also 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.

Events in Berkshire This Summer

Scroll down to discover upcoming events across Berkshire, or use the search filters to find something near you. Explore featured events this summer, from music festivals and boat trips to free things to do along with riverside festivals and dining out experiences. With something happening every week, there's always a new way to enjoy Berkshire.

With events taking place across towns, country parks, and heritage sites, Berkshire is the perfect place for a day out or short break around what's happening. Start planning your 2026 adventure — your Berkshire experience is waiting.

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Plan your visit to Berkshire

If you're planning to come to South East England to enjoy one of the many events in Berkshire, find answers below to some frequently asked questions?

Frequently Asked Questions about Events in Berkshire

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If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Berkshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs. Search & Book Berkshire Accommodation to plan your stay.

What's on in Berkshire today or this weekend?

You'll find regularly updated events and activity listings by using the area and date filter in the search box above, or browsing the listings on this page - great if you are stuck for an idea or want to find something to do.

When is the best time to visit?

Berkshire hosts events all year round, with highlights across every season in towns like Windsor, Reading, Maidenhead and Newbury. The Thames Path is also open all-year round, as a public right of way walkers and cyclists can use it at anytime, these make this a great destination at any time.

Berkshire events near me

Discover events for day visitors, local residents and holiday makers below, or find out what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button. A visit to Berkshire means you're never far away for an event along the River Thames, its vibrant towns or historic parks.

Berkshire is ideally located in South East England and is one of the closest counties to London, making it easy to visit for a day trip, short break or holiday.  It is also well connected to surrounding counties including Hampshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

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  1. Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday at Ascot Racecourse

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    Sporting Event

    Ascot

    Celebrate the start of the 2026/27 Jumps season in unforgettable style at Ascot’s Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday. This action-packed day combines thrilling National Hunt racing with one of the region’s most dazzling fireworks displays,…

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    From:
    31 Oct 2026
  2. 21-gun salute for The King’s birthday

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    Ceremony

    Windsor

    Children of the Royal Borough are invited to help wish His Majesty The King a happy birthday, by taking part in the traditional 21-gun salute outside Windsor Castle, on 14 November at noon.

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    14 Nov 2026
  3. Matt Forde: Defying Calamity

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    Comedy

    Maidenhead

    In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.
    'The…

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    From:
    29 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  4. Small Fakers

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    The UK's only tribute to 60s mod legends the Small Faces.
    Performing the Small Faces biggest and best known tunes including Itchycoo Park, All Or Nothing, Lazy Sunday & Sha La La La Lee plus loads more alongside rare cuts, fan favourites and tracks…

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    From:
    19 June 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  5. John Horler Trio - Celebrating Bill Evans

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    John Horler's Trio's Celebrating Bill Evans is a rare opportunity to experience one of Britain's top jazz pianists playing the music he loves; music with enduring, timeless appeal.

    John is a British jazz legend. He has played with everyone from…

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    From:
    13 June 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  6. Derick Clapton and The Dynamos, Eric Clapton Tribute Band

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    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,…

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    18 July 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
  7. Trunks across the Thames art trail

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    Childrens Events

    Windsor

    This summer get out and explore Windsor, Eton and Slough in a new way with the colourful family-friendly 'Trunks across the Thames' art trail.
    This free art trail will fill these Berkshire towns with a herd of 30 large artist-designed elephant…

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    13 July 2026to13 Sept 2026
  8. Limehouse Lizzy

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Entering their third decade as a leading tribute act, Limehouse Lizzy continues to honour the legacy of Philip Lynott and Thin Lizzy with electrifying performances that dominate the live Classic Rock circuit.

    Recognised with a PRS/Billboard award…

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    From:
    23 July 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
  9. Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby

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    Comedy

    Maidenhead

    One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby…  Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital…

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    From:
    26 Nov 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  10. The Phonics

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    With more than four times the number of shows and more social media followers than any other Stereophonics tribute.
    The Phonics have worked hard over the last 10 years to become the undisputed UK's leading Stereophonics tribute, they are now reaping…

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    3 July 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  11. Flash - A Tribute to Queen

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Flash – Hit after hit, anthem after anthem, guaranteed to blow your mind, as quoted by the BBC 'as close as it gets'.
    Established in 2002, this band stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the greatest rock bands in history. With an…

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    6 Aug 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  12. You Choose

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    Childrens Events

    Maidenhead

    You Choose – Every show is unique!

    Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt, Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary Shows) bring you an interactive musical show for all the family. But in this show –…

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    26 May 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
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    26 May 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
  13. The Sounds of the 60s with The Zoots

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    The Zoots are here to make your whole family bop to the 60s beats that everybody loves.

    Experience the sixties show that's wowing audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford - with the…

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    5 Sept 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
  14. Maidenhead Farmers' Market

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    Food

    Maidenhead

    Buy direct from local farmers, growers and dedicated small artisan producers and benefit from fresh quality food, honestly produced with a known provenance.

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    14 June 2026Open 09:30 - 13:00
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  15. Summer Piano Series: Sherri Lun

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Featuring a programme including Busoni's titanic transcription of Bach's violin Chaconne, a late Beethoven sonata and Brahms' magnificent and inventive Handel Variations.
    Winner of the 2024 Birmingham International Piano Competition, Sherri has…

    Venue

    Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Windsor and Maidenhead

    Dates

    From:
    8 July 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
  16. Echoes

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    Dance / Dancing

    Maidenhead

    The Henley College presents

    Echoes is a powerful contemporary dance piece that explores memory, connection, and the traces people leave behind.

    Through expressive choreography, and layered soundscapes, the dancers bring to life the idea that past…

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
  17. Goring Cruise from Reading with Thames Rivercruises

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    Tour

    Caversham

    Cruise from Caversham in Reading to Goring-on-thames and visit this outstanding area of natural beauty.

    Passing through Mapledurham Lock, Pangbourne Meadows and Goring this is one of most memorable stretches of the Thames, with an option to return…

    Venue

    Thames Rivercruise Ltd., Reading

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    10 June 2026
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    8 July 2026
  18. Norden Farm Jazz Club: Steve Waterman's Latin Quartet

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Salsa, Samba and Tango rhythms have always been a source of inspiration for Jazz musicians.
    Steve Watermans' passion and knowledge of these artforms will take us on journey through Latin America. An evening of rhythm and colour!

    The concert will…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  19. Marlow Dragon Boat Festival

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    Sporting Events

    Shiplake, Henley On Thames

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    From:
    16 June 2026
  20. Tashi Lhunpo Monks - The Power of Peace

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    Heritage & History

    Maidenhead

    Tibet – the Land of Snows: home to Buddhist lamas whose ancient rituals have fascinated people for centuries.
    Captain John Noel films, Climbing Mount Everest and The Epic of Everest brought moving images of the 1922 and 1924 British mountaineers,…

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    From:
    9 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00