Events in Berkshire including the world famous Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse

Royal Ascot, Ascot Racecourse

17th - 21st June 2025

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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. 

Go Ape Fun in Swinley Forest, Bracknell

What's on in Berkshire this weekend?

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. Plan ahead so you don't miss out and book for some Royal Windsor's and Maidenhead must see events including Royal Windsor Flower Show (7th June 25), Royal Ascot (17th - 21st June 25) or Windsor Championship Dog Show (26th - 29th June 25).

Reading a town full of surprises, with links to Oscar Wilde, Jane Austen, King Henry I, football, and biscuits! Tours of Jane Austen's school are now running now until 26th September 25 - discover more about the Jane Austen 250 events in Reading here. Discover some of Reading's top events to enjoy this summer including Death Comes to Pemberley Mill, The Mill at Sonning (Now - 28th June 25), Reading Water Fest (28th June) (F), and Reading Festival (21st - 24th August 25) combine your next event in Reading with a stroll along the famous St James Way, the UK's stretch of the Camino de Santiago.

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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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  1. Summer Recital Series – St John's Ensemble with Elisabeth Cullen (soprano)

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    Maidenhead

    Elisabeth Cullen (soprano)

    Ron Colyer (violin), Susan Black (viola), Paul Cox (cello),
    Caroline Owen (clarinet), Nigel Wilkinson (piano)

    Schubert Duo in A for violin and piano, D.574
    Mozart Trio for clarinet, viola and piano in E flat, K.498…

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    From:
    16 July 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  2. Summer Party - Family Fun, Local Market & Live Music

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    Free Event

    Hungerford

    Join us at Cobbs this June for a fantastic summer celebration! Expect a day packed with family fun, a vibrant local market (scroll down to see who's joining us), and live music from talented local artists. Gather in our garden as we welcome the…

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    From:
    28 June 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00
  3. Coral Challow Hurdle Day at Newbury Racecourse

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    Type:

    Family

    Newbury

    Celebrate the holiday season and treat your family to a day out at the Challow Hurdle Day.

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    From:
    29 Dec 2025Open 10:30 - 17:00
  4. Adam Glasser and Friends

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Presented by Norden Farm Jazz Club.

    Adam Glasser (harmonica)

    South African harmonica player, pianist and educator Adam Glasser has an international reputation as an exponent of township jazz on the chromatic harmonica and piano.

    One of the UK's…

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    From:
    20 June 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30
  5. Henley Festival

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    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

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    9 July 2025to13 July 2025
  6. The Great British Songbook

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Critically acclaimed Italian vocalist Irene Serra (Wynton Marsalis, Norma Winstone, US3) and guitarist Luca Boscagin (Jason Rebello, Cinematic Orchestra, Jim Mullen) have joined forces on this album launch to release a special recording called The…

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    5 July 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
  7. Ascot Farmers' Market

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    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.

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    20 July 2025Open 09:00 - 13:00
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    21 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 13:00
  8. 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 2025
  9. Dire Streets

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world's greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand out Dire Straits tribute in the UK.

    The two-hour theatre show includes faithful…

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    18 July 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30
  10. Curious About Windsor

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    Walking

    Peascod Street, Windsor

    Have fun (re-)discovering Windsor, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out more about this royal town. Curious About…

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    3 May 2025to3 May 2026
  11. Don’t Rock The Boat

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    Theatre

    Reading

    Enjoy a delicious two-course meal and tickets to enjoy the theatre show - Don't Rock the Boat at the Mill at Sonning near Reading.

    This brilliant comedy follows the story of a property tycoon Arthur Bullhead is on a mission to seal the deal of…

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    10 July 2025to6 Sept 2025
  12. New Maidenhead Choir with special guests The Choir Engine

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Come and enjoy a wonderful teatime concert of uplifting choral music performed by local community choir New Maidenhead Choir and friends. Step into summer with music from contemporary choral to Billy Joel.

    Courtyard Theatre
    £12 I £8 conc

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    21 June 2025Open 18:00 - 21:00
  13. Must See Movies: Some Like It Hot

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    Film

    Maidenhead

    Join your host, Jeff Lloyd, revisiting Marilyn Monroe's signature film starring Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon.

    After a brief summary of what to expect and what to look out for we'll show the film in it's entirety together with an old school…

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    25 July 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
  14. Love & Luxury Romance Package at the Roseate

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    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.

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    From:
    1 June 2025to1 Oct 2025
  15. The Searchers & The Hollies Experience

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    This two-hour tribute show brings to the stage the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history. 

    An incredible performance of hits guaranteed to have you in Needles And…

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    14 Aug 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
  16. Elvis Returns

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the UK's most exciting Elvis tribute band hits the stage this Independence Day!

    Featuring Steve Knight as Elvis alongside the Electrifying Midnight Rebel Band.

    Experience the moves, the voice, and the…

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    4 July 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30
  17. An English Affair: A Wine & Dine Experience

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    Participatory Event

    Medmenham, Marlow

    Join us for An English Affair, a refined evening dedicated to the elegance and craftsmanship of English wine, in celebration of English Wine Week.

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    From:
    27 June 2025
  18. Shake It Up: The Improvised Shakespeare Show

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    Theatre

    Maidenhead

    Shakespeare hasn't written anything new for an age, so we thought we would give him a hand…

    Using his language, your audience suggestions, and our overactive imaginations, ShakeItUp create a brand-new Shakespeare play live on stage, complete with…

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    26 June 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  19. Puffling Percy

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    Childrens Events

    Maidenhead

    Percy is a puffling who loves his burrow a little too much.

    Map and Pap want him to venture outside and flap his wings, but Percy has other ideas. What the puffling doesn't realise, however, is that his entire flock are about to migrate south for…

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    5 Aug 2025to7 Aug 2025Open 11:30 - 15:00
  20. Carols on the Hill

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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

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    From:
    12 Dec 2025Open 18:15 -