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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.

What's on in Berkshire?

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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  1. Windsor Vegan Fiesta graphic 2025
    Enjoy a wide array of plant-based and…
    1. Carols on the Hill - crowd singing around the Christmas tree and with military band, Christmas lights in background
      An evening of carols in front of Windsor's most…
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      1. Angela Barnes: Angst

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        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        A brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo.
        Angela is a worrier. Whatever it is, she'll worry about it. But don't let that worry you – she'll worry enough for the both of you.

        This hilarious show has…

        Dates

        From:
        4 Mar 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      2. Snow White Rose Red Bear Brown

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        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…

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        From:
        18 Feb 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
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        18 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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        19 Feb 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
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        19 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
      3. Ian Stone is Looking for the Wow

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        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        Life can't just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease, decay and death.
        Why can't we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful? A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista…

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        From:
        2 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      4. Avalon Edinburgh Preview: Garrett Millerick and Bella Hull

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        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        Two top comedians preview their latest work ahead of the Edinburgh Festival.
        Garrett Millerick
        A phenomenal stand-up comic, Garrett's breakout television performance was on the hit US late-night talk show Conan (TBS).

        The performance came off the…

        Dates

        From:
        18 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
      5. Avalon Edinburgh Preview: Ahir Shar and Cecily Hitchcock

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        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…

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        From:
        18 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
      6. Parallel Windsor

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        Participatory Event

        Windsor

        Parallel Windsor is the UK's national celebration of disability inclusion and wellbeing. Our award-winning event is held in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park and staged on the iconic Long Walk.

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        From:
        5 July 2026Various Opening Times
      7. Illuminate Reading

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        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…

        Dates

        From:
        15 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026
      8. Michael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle!

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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…

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        From:
        8 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      9. Royal Ascot

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        Sporting Event

        Ascot

        Royal Ascot is one of the pinnacle events of the summer social season and is certainly a must-attend event of the year and a quintessentially British day out.

        Dates

        From:
        16 June 2026to20 June 2026
      10. Christmas at Windsor Castle

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        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…

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        From:
        27 Nov 2025to5 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
      11. Royal Windsor Flower Show

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        Gardens

        Windsor Great Park, Windsor

        The Royal Windsor Flower Show returns with inspiring showcase gardens, fabulous nurseries, incredible speakers and our Honorary President Alan Titchmarsh. It’s a wonderful day out for all the family, so come along and join in the fun – everyone’s…

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        From:
        6 June 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
      12. 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…

        Dates

        From:
        3 May 2025to3 May 2026
      13. Painting Party in Winkfield Row: The Cricketers

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        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,…

        Dates

        From:
        19 Jan 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
      14. Windsor Festival

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        Type:

        Festival

        Windsor

        Each year the world’s finest musicians, writers, artists, and local performers entertain and delight festival audiences, celebrate Windsor's special place as a Royal town, and to inspire the next generation of artistic talent and creativity.

        Dates

        From:
        12 Sept 2026to3 Oct 2026
      15. The Comet

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        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…

        Dates

        From:
        25 Nov 2025to3 Jan 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
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        25 Nov 2025to3 Jan 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
      16. Curious About Reading

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        Type:

        Outdoor Event / Activities

        Blake's Lock, Reading

        Have fun (re-)discovering Reading, 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 Reading. Curious About Reading visits…

        Dates

        From:
        31 Mar 2025to31 Mar 2026Various Opening Times
      17. James Phelan: The Man Who Was Magic

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        Type:

        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        Dare to believe in magic as the UK's #1 magic show returns with a completely new and uplifting production for 2025.
        You're invited to a night of wonder, as secrets unravel and the impossible becomes possible.

        'Barely skips a beat. One to watch in…

        Dates

        From:
        30 Jan 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      18. Ascot Farmers' Market

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        Type:

        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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        18 Jan 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
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        15 Feb 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
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        15 Mar 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
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        19 Apr 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
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        17 May 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
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        21 June 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
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        19 July 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
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        16 Aug 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
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        18 Oct 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
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        15 Nov 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
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        20 Dec 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
      19. Marlow Dragon Boat Festival

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        Type:

        Sporting Events

        Shiplake, Henley On Thames

        Dates

        From:
        16 June 2026
      20. Holmes and Watson and The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

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        Type:

        Childrens Events

        Maidenhead

        Presented by The Great Baldini and Peter Clifford.
        'Tell me everything Holmes'

        1t's 1906 - the Golden Age of Magic. The Masked Magician bestrides London's world of Magic like a colossus, Until… one night, in mid-performance, the Magician vanishes.…

        Dates

        From:
        4 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 15:10