Berkshire is ready to welcome you for a year filled with heritage moments, cultural highlights and great days out across royal towns, riverside cities and beautiful countryside. From Reading and Newbury to Windsor and Maidenhead, you’ll find new experiences unfolding in every season.
2026 is a particularly special year. In Reading, this will be the moment when both the original Bayeux Tapestry and the UK’s full‑scale Victorian replica are in the same country for the first time — with the original arriving for a landmark exhibition at the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027, while Britain’s full‑size 1886 replica remains proudly on display at Reading Museum. In the Royal Borough, new cultural highlights join the calendar and mix with the international renown favourites in Windsor & Maidenhead, including the launch of Long Walk Live, 26–27 June 2026, a brand‑new live music celebration on Windsor’s iconic Long Walk, and the returning Royal Windsor Horse Show, Windsor Flower Show and Parallel Windsor, bringing displays, colour, inclusivity and festival-vibes to Berkshire visitors. 2026 is a year of double centenaries in Berkshire, as Hurley Riverside Park celebrates 100 years beside the River Thames and the University of Reading marks its own milestone with Centenary Heritage Tours from February to December, offering a chance to discover historic campuses, leafy spaces and a century of stories.
From riverside walks and historic gardens to festivals, heritage anniversaries and cultural days out, Berkshire is the perfect place for a short break or longer escape. Start planning your 2026 adventure — your Berkshire experience is waiting.
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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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.
Comedy
Maidenhead
In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.
'The…
Food
Hurley, Maidenhead
The beautiful Hurley House Hotel located in the village of Hurley, Berkshire offers the ultimate sushi dining experience in its Omakase Sushi Bar.
Music
Maidenhead
UK-based Jessie Reid's hushed, confessional vocals and innovative, folk-influenced, percussive guitar style have drawn comparisons with the likes of Lucy Rose, Nick Mulvey, Iron & Wine, Memorial & Ben Howard.
Jessie's raw and intimate indie-folk…
Health & Wellbeing
Reading
Wasing Park near Aldermaston, in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, offers a monthly Friday night and Saturday morning Swim & Sauna package, which includes an invigorating wild swim in the woodland lake, time in the authentic Scandinavian…
Music
Maidenhead
Supported by a 5-piece live band, the outstanding Darren Reeves brings his all-new hit musical production, Uptown Joel to Norden Farm.
After being hand-picked by Billy Joel himself, Darren Reevesstarred in Billy's hit Broadway and West End musical…
Comedy
Maidenhead
A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT!
Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter to…
Music
Maidenhead
Over his twenty-five year career Simon Spillett has worn almost as many hats as it's possible to wear within jazz; multi-award-winning instrumentalist (BBC Jazz Awards, British Jazz Awards, Jazz Journal's Album of The Year), quartet and big band…
Music
Maidenhead
The UK's only J J Cale tribute act.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of rhythm and blues as we bring you a musical journey celebrating the legacy of J J Cale - featuring his classic songs After Midnight, Call Me the Breeze and many more..…
Music
Maidenhead
The UK's only tribute to 60s mod legends the Small Faces.
Performing the Small Faces biggest and best known tunes including Itchycoo Park, All Or Nothing, Lazy Sunday & Sha La La La Lee plus loads more alongside rare cuts, fan favourites and tracks…
Music
Maidenhead
A tribute born of respect.
From the fire of Cream to the soul of the Dominos and the enduring hits of the solo years, Derick Clapton and the Dynamos are the definitive Eric Clapton tribute. A five-piece band delivering a live show steeped in blues,…
Music
Maidenhead
16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices in 1 electrifying and hilarious musical show!
Graffiti Classics are a comedy string quartet who never sit down, bursting the perceived elitist boundaries of traditional classical music with their hilarious…
Music
Maidenhead
Lithuanian-born pianist Gabrielé Sutkuté's wide-ranging virtuoso programme ends in spectacular fashion with Ravel's own transcription of his orchestral showpiece.
Gabrielé has been the recipient of many international awards, most recently winner of…
Music
Maidenhead
Reg is a true modern troubadour illuminating history and humanity through song.
An award-winning songwriter, Reg was introduced onto the Royal Albert Hall stage by Mike Harding as 'one of this country's finest.' His captivating tenor voice and…
Music
Maidenhead
With special guest Alex Hutton.
Tara Minton is an Australian-born harpist, vocalist and composer.
Endorsed Les Harpes Camac, she holds a Master's degree in Jazz Performance from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and is recognised for her…
Music
Maidenhead
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the The Specials' classic #1 single Ghost Town with a live set from The Specials Ltd., the world's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records Legends, The Specials.
When the original line up of The…
Theatre
Maidenhead
Krapp's Last Tape is a journey through an old man's life, filled with hilarious memories and hopes for the future, coupled with the mourning of lost love and unfulfilled ambition.
Bringing her unique directorial vision to this production, Academy…
Music
Maidenhead
Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow create a fiery, fearless sound of Americana, folk and country blues. Their musical chemistry is a spark that sets the stage ablaze with a spontaneous high-energy. There literally is no one performing today creating…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Two hilarious comedians preview their latest work ahead of the Edinburgh Festival.
Becky Umbers – Tell That Horse To Keep His Mouth Shut is a fun, silly comedy show that aims to question, understand — but mostly entertain — at a time when reality…
Music
Maidenhead
CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band, replicating the power, excitement and magic of a Led Zeppelin show like no other.
This four-piece Zep tribute band looks and sounds as close to the…
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