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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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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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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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…
Music
Maidenhead
UK-based Jessie Reid's hushed, confessional vocals and innovative, folk-influenced, percussive guitar style have drawn comparisons with the likes of Lucy Rose, Nick Mulvey, Iron & Wine, Memorial & Ben Howard.
Jessie's raw and intimate indie-folk…
Music
Maidenhead
Jon Doran and The Northern Assembly are a ground-breaking new collaboration who seek to capture the excitement that lies within traditional song.
The trio aims to breathe new life into old stories from across the British Isles, injecting the energy…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Two hilarious comedians preview their latest work ahead of the Edinburgh Festival.
Becky Umbers – Tell That Horse To Keep His Mouth Shut is a fun, silly comedy show that aims to question, understand — but mostly entertain — at a time when reality…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Mrs H Sings bring their unique and infectious blend of family music to Norden Farm for the first time.
Providing quality music for children, that adults will love too. Bringing together elements of Folk, Soul, Afro, Latin, Dub, comedy and theatre…
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.
Tour
Reading
Afternoon Tea on the Upper Thames in Reading. Enjoy a great English Tradition with the wonderful backdrop of the beautiful Upper Thames, freshly prepared by Three Love Food.
Food
Ascot
Ascot Farmers' Market offers a great choice of fresh produce, pies and pastries, dairy products and plants whilst on-site parking means a stress-free shopping experience.
Festival
Windsor
Parallel Windsor is a Festival of Inclusivity with Challenge Events for all ages, health conditions & abilities. Held in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park & staged on the iconic Long Walk.
Where & When
5 July 2026
Location: Windsor…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes X (insert town or city here) with a potent dose of his latest offering, Don't Call Me Uncle!
Multi-award-winning comedian Michael is…
Festival
Aldermaston
Well Read is a literary festival that invites acclaimed writers, nature lovers and wellness enthusiasts to gather in a spectacular woodland setting of Wasing Estate in the heart of Berkshire.
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Led by Sideways Drama
Make a Play in 4 Days!
Come along and dive into the world of theatre, writing, directing and star in a brand new play!
Suitable for ages 8 - 14 years.
Tues 11 - Fri 14 Aug | 10am - 4pm
£180 | £160 RBWM Residents
The fun…
Music
Maidenhead
The World's Biggest Disco hits!
Step into the glittering time machine and journey back to the dazzling 1970s, as we turn back the clock and bring the disco inferno back to life, LIVE on stage!
Get ready to boogie the night away as we take you on…
Theatre
Maidenhead
Musical Director James Church hosts a sparkling evening of musical theatre featuring West End star and four-time Olivier Award nominee Summer Strallen.
Summer is best known for her acclaimed performance in Top Hat, where she originated the Ginger…
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…
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…
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.
Music
Maidenhead
Featuring Lucy Randell.
The five-piece band, Jazz Dynamos take well known hit songs from the 70s and 80s, transforming them with a mix of jazz, bossa and samba.
Their unique set of exuberant, entertaining, and original contemporary jazz…
Music
Maidenhead
Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow create a fiery, fearless sound of Americana, folk and country blues. Their musical chemistry is a spark that sets the stage ablaze with a spontaneous high-energy. There literally is no one performing today creating…
Dance / Dancing
Maidenhead
Black Umfolosi performances are inspired by the traditional song and dance of their native southern Africa, with a beauty and enthusiasm that is unrivalled.
Their performances are energy driven and completely engaging, mixing a great gentleness of…
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