Windsor Great Park, 6th June 2026
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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Music
Maidenhead
St John's Chamber Orchestra returns to Norden Farm with a wide-ranging programme framed by two celebratory works.
Yume Tomita (violin)
Arthur Kokerai (piano)
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)
Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1
Saint-Saens Introduction and…
Dance / Dancing
Maidenhead
Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
Remember when you could dance all night? Now you can — just earlier.
Join us for DayGlow: the day rave where the beats drop before bedtime.
We're bringing back the good times, minus the 3am kebab.
It's all the energy,…
Heritage & History
Reading
Heritage Open Days return to Reading in Berkshire, with behind the scenes tours, guided walks, church open days and talks from the 11th - 20th September 2026. This celebration of the fantastic history and heritage around the town of Reading, offers…
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…
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
Award winning singer Robert Habermann, who worked with such great singers as Kay Starr and Margaret Whiting presents a program of the greatest swinging hits featured in Frank Sinatra's iconic albums, using the original arrangements at Norden Farm…
Summer
Reading
Enjoy a family getaway this summer to the gorgeous Roseate Hotel in Reading. Book direct via website and children under 12 dine for free from the children's menu.
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.
Christmas
Maidenhead
Fresh from the huge success of Robin Hood in 2025 Maidenhead Drama Guild are back in 2026 with the queen of all Pantomimes, Cinderella.
The timeless rags to riches story of poor Cinderella, put upon by her evil stepmother the Baroness and her two…
Music
Maidenhead
Come and enjoy an uplifting evening of live music at Norden Farm Centre for Arts in Maidenhead with The Royal Harmonics, the award-winning Windsor-based male close-harmony a cappella chorus.
Free Event
Windsor
Come and enjoy live band performances in the open air this summer. Windsor and Eton Business Partnership presents Windsor’s Live at the Bandstand programme 2026.
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Elvis Schumacher, cobbler and craftsman, has worked all his life creating the most beautiful footwear.
But now he's hit hard times... Everyone's buying boring shoes from the evil businessman, Bunyan Sole-less. Time is running out for Elvis. With…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
A nocturnal journey for early years by The Last Baguette, who brought A Winter's Tail to Norden Farm for Christmas 2025.
Inspired by The Star by Jane Taylor
It's the longest night of the year. The woodland animals have gathered together to…
Music
Maidenhead
Supported by a 5-piece live band, the outstanding Darren Reeves brings his all-new hit musical production, Uptown Joel to Norden Farm.
After being hand-picked by Billy Joel himself, Darren Reevesstarred in Billy's hit Broadway and West End musical…
General event
Reading
Enjoy a luxurious night away with that special someone. The Roseate Reading is just 25 minutes from London and is the perfect place to relax and get away from the everyday stresses of life.
Music
Maidenhead
Michael McGoldrick and Tim Edey are coming to Norden Farm Centre for Arts in Maidenhead this autumn. Celebrated musicians in the realm of Celtic folk music, renowned for their exceptional skills and innovative approaches, they will bring their…
Festival
Henley On Thames
With its wonderful range of entertainment in a breathtaking setting on the banks of the River Thames and with some of the best wining and dining seen at any Festival, Henley Festival makes for a highly glamorous party not to be missed, with stars on
Music
Maidenhead
Prepare for a powerful blend of traditional folk and contemporary sounds at Norden Farm Centre for Arts, with Rachael's stunning voice and instrumental skills leading the line. Rachael McShane & The Cartographers known for their impressive live…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around. Following his acclaimed 100+ date worldwide tour, he's back on the road with his brand new show Maverick.
Maverick looks at life from the end of The Aurator Tour…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Recently married, emotionally feral.
The Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing to grow up.
As seen on SNL, Live at the Apollo, QI and The Royal Variety Performance.
★★★★★ Telegraph | ★★★★★ Broadway World | ★★★★★…
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