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.
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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Theatre
Maidenhead
A week-long festival of one-act plays from local youth and adult groups, with comments each evening from a professional adjudicator and a host of trophies to be won.
Join us for the complete sessions and see if you agree with the final…
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…
Film
Maidenhead
A Band Called Malice – The Premier Tribute to The Jam
Experience the explosive energy of The Jam brought vividly back to life by A Band Called Malice – the UK's most authentic tribute to Paul Weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler.
Fronted by the…
Music
Maidenhead
Born in Switzerland to parents who are great lovers of the arts, UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved out a reputation as one of the world's most original and uniquely talented guitarists. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle…
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…
Performing Arts
Maidenhead
Which beetle has a blaster on its bottom? Which minibeast is barely the size of a full stop? Which eight-legged hunter has fangs as big as a cheetah's claws?
Join poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko for a family show full of poems, raps and songs all…
Music
Maidenhead
Presented by Taplow Choirs.
Taplow Youth and Girls' Choirs are pleased to host this evening, with guests The Chamber Choir of St George's School, Windsor Castle, Director: James Wilkinson.
Sacred and secular choral music covering diverse styles…
Music
Maidenhead
Mario Bakuna (acoustic guitar / vocals)
Roberto Manzin (saxophone)
Mario Bakuna and Roberto Manzin invite the audience to celebrate two of the most important artists of all time: the American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian guitarist João…
Sporting Events
Shiplake, Henley On Thames
Music
Maidenhead
With the Alex Hutton trio, plus some surprise guests.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Norden Farm Jazz Club!
For this special concert, Marta has crafted a captivating blend of love songs from the American and Polish Jazz Songbooks,…
Music
Maidenhead
Join us for our Stage of Stars, hosted by the Thames Valley Adventure Playground, with Alex Horne, their Patron keeping them all in check on the night.
We are a charity supporting children and adults with special needs and this will be a truly…
Music
Maidenhead
Back by popular demand!
Benn was active in the London Music Scene in the 1970's and was a protégé of Ronnie Scott. He moved to L.A. California in 1980 where he is now based. He was recommended for Horace Silver's band and recordings followed.…
Music
Maidenhead
Presented by Maidenhead Music Society.
An exploration of light and the ways it has been conveyed through choral music, featuring music spanning five centuries, from Tallis, Monteverdi and Rheinberger to the present day.
'A choir from whom I'm sure…
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…
Festival
Windsor
Parallel Windsor is a Festival of Inclusivity with Challenge Events for all ages, health conditions & abilities. Held in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park & staged on the iconic Long Walk.
Where & When
5 July 2026
Location: Windsor…
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…
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…
Music
Maidenhead
Presented by Maidenhead Music Society.
Mozart: Quartet in E-flat Major, K428
Smetana: Quartet no. 2 in D minor
Schubert: Quartet in D minor, D. 810, 'Death and the Maiden'
This world-renowned group presents three string quartet masterpieces…
Music
Maidenhead
Get ready to Spice Up Your Life with The One and Only 90's show that's taking the UK by storm this spring: That's So 90s!
From iconic Britpop anthems to the revolutionary sounds of 90s dance, from Girl Power to Cool Britannia, join us for a…
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…