Reading, Berkshire
Berkshire is a county full of pageantry and ceremonial events, and this year it is also celebrating its close ties to Jane Austen with a host of new tours, events, and exhibitions. Home to a host of internationally renowned events, including Royal Ascot, Royal Windsor Horse Show, Royal Windsor Flower Show and Reading Festival, you'll find Berkshire's event calendar is full to bursting.
2025 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, this world-famous author went to school in Reading, and her old school will be open for a series of tours for the first time. Believed to be the inspiration behind the school in her fourth novel Emma, this is the perfect time to discover more about the 18 months she spent here.
Berkshire is easily accessible for day trips from London and there's plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or for a weekend break. You'll also find a host of free events (F) to help you stretch your budget a little further. To find out what's on in Berkshire today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date.
Don't miss the Changing of the Guards on the streets of Windsor, or the chance to follow one of the free activity trails at Windsor Castle. Look out for the magnificent Red Deers and hand-crafted adventure playground in Windsor Great Park. Stroll along the Thames Path National Trail, or catch a boat and enjoy some time on the water, watching the iconic sights of this famous Royal Borough go by.
Take a look at our featured events in Berkshire to get you started and then scroll to the bottom of the page for lots more events and activities to enjoy.
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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Berkshire. Whether you're local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button.
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Christmas
Windsor
An evening of carols in front of Windsor's most popular visitor attraction, starting with a children's parade from Peadcod Street
Music
Maidenhead
La Bouche Manouche featuring Irene Serra invite you to a dazzling evening of festive cheer, blending the timeless elegance of the Great American Songbook with their signature Manouche swing.
Expect joyful Christmas classics, toe-tapping rhythms, and…
Music
Maidenhead
After playing to packed houses at London's leading concert halls; Barbican and Southbank Centre, the celebrated UK-based sitar player Roopa Panesar plays a very special show in Maidenhead.
Born in London and being raised in Leicester afforded Roopa…
Christmas
Windsor
Come see the magical Christmas light switch on in Windsor and join in the celebrations with a Chrismas Lantern Procession.
Film
Maidenhead
Your host Jeff Lloyd sets the festive sprirt with a short introduction to this iconic movie and sneaks an old school interval into the mix.
An unforgettable story of hope, heart, and second chances.
Frank Capra's timeless holiday classic It's a…
Music
Maidenhead
Earning rave reviews wherever they play and ranked in the 'Top 20 Tribute Artists & Bands in the UK' by Champions UK plc Entertainment Agency, six-piece tribute band 'The Fleetwood Mac Songbook' are not to be missed.
The band perform a spell…
Christmas
Windsor
Celebrate Christmas in Eton with food stalls, funfair rides, music, dancing and all the fun of Christmas! Kicking off at Jubilee Square from 5pm.
Music
Maidenhead
Presented by Norden Farm Jazz Club.
This is a very special concert. Renato was trained at Berklee Boston but has made in home in London for the last few decades. He held a weekly residency at Ronnie Scott's for over 10 years. He plays with a…
Christmas
Sindlesham
Sindlesham Court Christmas Market is back for 2025, and this one is bigger and better than ever!
Over 50 stalls
Cafe, Tombola, free entrance and parking
Come and shop for a Christmas favourite or that unique gift
Music
Maidenhead
Lumas Winds is a quintet committed to promoting a rich and varied wind chamber music repertoire.
Presented by Maidenhead Music Society.
Berio Opus Number Zoo
C.P.E. Bach Sonata in A minor Wq.132
Gavin Higgins After Fallout
Bernstein, arr. Richard…
Performing Arts
Maidenhead
The nights are drawing in, temperatures are dropping...and what better way to keep warm on a dark December evening than by spending the night with Hundred Watt Club at their Festive Burlesque Revue?
This hot toddy of a show features a glittering…
Christmas
Cookham Rise, Maidenhead
A magical Christmas shopping event in the beautiful village of Cookham. Showcasing local artisan businesses, there will be gifts, stocking fillers, decorations, cakes, sweets, jewellery and more.
Christmas
Windsor
Step into Christmas and 1,000 years of royal history at Windsor Castle. From the towering, 20-foot-high Nordmann fir tree, decked with thousands of sparkling lights and shimmering ornaments, to the tiny Christmas tree and miniature garlands in…
Participatory Event
Bracknell
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2025 at Go Ape Bracknell.
Christmas
Reading
The Christmas season in Reading officially gets underway on Saturday 15th November as we turn on the town centre’s Christmas lights. With links to Reading’s rich culture and heritage from Huntley and Palmers to Henry I, a magical display of over…
Christmas
Windsor
Join us at the Windsor and Eton Brewery Christmas Market, celebrating local small businesses in a festive atmosphere. We’re thrilled to welcome you and create a joyful, memorable experience for all. Discover unique gifts, enjoy seasonal treats, and…
Sporting Event
Ascot
A wonderful day of fabulous Jumps racing action and festive fun.
Dance / Dancing
Windsor
Ballet Theatre UK presents Charles Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol. With a beautiful score of festive carols, breathtaking costumes, and stunning choreography. Join Ebenezer Scrooge as he encounters three enchanting ghosts, that guide him…
Music
Maidenhead
The Strangers' Share - a record centred on dreams and the supernatural - Albumn Tour.
Following 2024's In The Dark We Grow band tour, and their 2023 collaborations with folk-rock legends Fairport Convention, this new album sees Hannah & Ben return…
Arts
High Street,, Maidenhead
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting in Maidenhead at Bardo Lounge!
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting materials…
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