Wasing Park, Reading
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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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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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
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…
Health & Wellbeing
Reading
Wasing Park near Aldermaston, in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, offers a monthly ‘Saturday Swim & Sauna’ package, which includes an invigorating wild swim in the woodland lake, time in the authentic Scandinavian sauna, followed by a warming…
Comedy
Maidenhead
New national tour 2025-2026 for star of Have I Got News For You, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?, Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Backstage With Katherine Ryan, The Mash Report, The News Quiz, Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club and many…
Sporting Event
Windsor
Taking place from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th May 2026, the Royal Windsor Horse Show is the only time of year the private grounds of Windsor Castle are open to the public.
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…
Theatre
Maidenhead
Chevalier - Hobbyhorse Circus is an irresistibly charming homage to the magnificent horses of circus and the silent movie era. Drawing inspiration from the history of traditional horse circuses, Kalle Lehto's ringmaster performs acrobatics, juggling…
Christmas
Windsor
Windsor on Ice offers a great value day out for all the family, whatever the weather. Our main ice rink is fully covered and we now have a smaller children’s rink, also undercover as well as an outside open air skating track with the beautiful views…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Comedian. Writer. Actor. VO Artist. Funcle.
A British-Sikh performer with raw wit, likability and heart, the in-demand Daman is known for his topical writing, acute observations and imaginative storytelling.
His blend of carefully crafted jokes…
Christmas
Wick Lane, Englefield Green
Windsor Great Park Illuminated returns from Friday 14 November to Saturday 3 January with a spectacular new trail through the enchanting woodland. Experience dazzling lights, breathtaking projections, and magical fountain displays that bring the…
Music
Maidenhead
Earning rave reviews wherever they play and ranked in the 'Top 20 Tribute Artists & Bands in the UK' by Champions UK plc Entertainment Agency, six-piece tribute band 'The Fleetwood Mac Songbook' are not to be missed.
The band perform a spell…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
Comedy
Maidenhead
Join Robin for more of his trademark cheeky charm, more quick wit and even more hilarious oversharing, in this brand new stand-up show from the star of Mock The Week and Radio 4's The News Quiz.
We're all talking to each other in an increasingly…
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