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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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…
Christmas
Reading
Step into a winter wonderland in Reading this Christmas with Reading's Snow Window Trail! Shopfronts across the town centre will be transformed with unique, hand-painted snow designs, each one a magical creation designed by the talented Tom Baker…
New Year
Marlow
Celebrate in style with a fabulous evening of exquisite food, live music, dancing and fireworks.
Ring in 2026 with an unforgettable night of fine dining, live entertainment, and spectacular fireworks in a luxurious setting.
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Snow White and Rose Red – sisters, twins, best friends – have lived in the forest since they were Babes in the Wood. Brought up by their hardworking Mother to be kind, caring and forest fluent... if sometimes a little over enthusiastic in their…
Christmas
Maidenhead
Presented by StoryDen.
Based on the book by Joe Todd-Stanton.
Nyla has moved to the city. When a comet comes soaring through the city streets and starts to glow and grow, Nyla can't resist following it…
An extraordinary story about welcoming the…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Nominee: Best Comedy Show 2025 - Edingburgh Comedy Awards
Cursed with the voice, face and arse of an angel, Katie Norris embarks on a personal odyssey into the untamed realms of her imagination following a sold-out run at this year's Edinburgh…
Comedy
Maidenhead
What are men for? Most heavy things can be lifted by machines and most problems can be solved by computers and most puddles can be crossed without us gallantly draping our capes over them - so are we fellas of any use at all?
Award winning MAN…
Arts
Winkfield Row, Warfield, Bracknell
Looking for a creative night out with friends in Berkshire? The Paint Club runs painting workshops at the Bardo Lounge in Maidenhead and the Cricketers in Winkfield Row.
Tickets include instructions from a professional artist, painting materials,…
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…
Christmas
Reading
Experience Reading's newest winter light trail and immerse yourself in a magical light trail around the grounds of Forbury Gardens & Abbey Ruins this winter. Follow a 30 - 50 minute route filled with beautiful light installations that transform the…
Comedy
Maidenhead
One of the most exciting names to breakout in UK comedy, viral comedy star Josh James presents his highly anticipated debut tour Doin' Alright.
Join Josh as he guides audiences through the life of a 'Essex Man', the uniqueness of English culture and…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Two top comedians preview their latest work ahead of the Edinburgh Festival.
Bilal Zafar
Bilal Zafar was nominated for the lastminute.com Best Newcomer Award for his debut show, CAKES, at the Edinburgh Fringe. Bilal also won the New Act of the Year…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Two top comedians preview their latest work ahead of the Edinburgh Festival.
Marise Gaughan
Marise Gaughan is a critically-acclaimed comedian and author from Dublin.
As a stand-up comedian, Marise started her career in Los Angeles, appearing in on…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Two top comedians preview their latest work ahead of the Edinburgh Festival.
Ahir Shah
2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Ahir Shah is one of the fastest-rising comedians of his generation and is known for his sharp, intellectual brand of stand-up…
Show / Display
Windsor
Nearly 10,000 dogs from all over the UK and from overseas will arrive in Windsor for the very popular Windsor Championship Dog Show – the largest event of its kind in the South of England and amongst the biggest in the UK.
Dance / Dancing
Old Windsor
If you love Strictly - this is your ultimate 4* experience
Spend the weekend with your favourite stars of Strictly Come Dancing and British Dance Champions at the impressive 4* De Vere Beaumont Estate.
Enjoy 3 days of spectacular dance showcases…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Winner of the Best Kids' Show at the 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival.
After a sell out run at last year's Fringe, comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-friendly comedy.
The comedy show comedians…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go - in every sense.
Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living in a slanket, or having a couple of babychams and dancing like…
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…
Christmas
Maidenhead
Presented by The Last Baguette.
The snow is falling and the solstice is approaching. Ratty is getting ready. She wants everything to be really rat-tastic! But will her friends make it through the snow to the winter woodland revels?
Can you help…