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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. 

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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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      1. Windsor Championship Dog Show

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        Windsor

        Nearly 10,000 dogs from all over the UK and from overseas will arrive in Windsor for the very popular Windsor Championship Dog Show – the largest event of its kind in the South of England and amongst the biggest in the UK.

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        From:
        25 June 2026to28 June 2026
      2. Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It

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        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        Hal is back with a brand-new tour for 2025/2026 with a show that promises to stick it to 'The Man', as long as 'The Man' doesn't stick it back to him.
        With his trademark hard-hitting 'take no prisoners' comedy (this is what Hal told me to write!!!)…

        Dates

        From:
        28 Mar 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      3. Oh la la! Quartet - A Night in Paris

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        Music

        Maidenhead

        Close your eyes, you're in Paris...
        Oh la la! mixes Parisian folk music (musette),  impressionist music, French chanson with unforgettable 20's upbeat to 50's smooth jazz, film noir/nouvelle vague film music and the occasional rearranged cool 60's…

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        From:
        20 Feb 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      4. 1984

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        Theatre

        Maidenhead

        'To the future or to the past, to a time when thought is free: From the age of uniformity, from the age of Big Brother, from the age of doublethink… greetings!'
        Award winning Box Tale Soup present a stunning new adaptation of Orwell's dystopian…

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        From:
        28 Mar 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
      5. The Great British Food Festival

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        Festival

        Wokingham

        Welcome fabulous friends to GBFF Dinton!

        After three fantastic years in Reading, we're delighted to return to Dinton Pastures with even more of our unique event and plenty of family fun! ✨

        More than just another family festival, The Great…

        Dates

        From:
        6 June 2026to7 June 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
      6. Holmes and Watson and The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

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        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.…

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        From:
        4 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 15:10
      7. Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm

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        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        Daliso Chaponda has been writing jokes about the news for over a decade - on Have I Got News For You, Radio 4' News Quiz, Australia's Good News Week and many more besides. (In fact he's seen the news from both sides, having been in the tabloids…

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        From:
        13 Mar 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      8. Olga Koch: Fat Tom Cruise

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        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        Olga Koch has one good story. Only it's not really her story. Do you wanna hear it?
        In Fat Tom Cruise, see the Melbourne and Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated star comb through recent history in an immersive and genre-defying new show.

        Directed by…

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        From:
        18 Sept 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      9. Must See Movies: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (50th Anniversary)

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        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…

        Dates

        From:
        7 Mar 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      10. Chevalier: Hobbyhorse Circus

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        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…

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        From:
        17 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
      11. 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
      12. 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

        Dates

        From:
        8 July 2026to12 July 2026
      13. A Choral Jigsaw

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        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…

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        From:
        14 Mar 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
      14. Mario Bakuna and Roberto Manzin present: Tribute to Stan Getz & João Gilberto

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        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…

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        From:
        9 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      15. 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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      16. Ray Bradshaw: CODA

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        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        1 in 6 adults in the UK will lose their hearing in their lifetime; two of those are Ray Bradshaw's parents.
        The multi award winning comedian is back on tour with a brand new show all about growing up as a CODA: A Child of Deaf Adults. His upbringing…

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        From:
        26 Mar 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      17. Norden Farm Jazz Club: Benn Clatworthy Quartetand Cecily Hitchcock

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        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.…

        Dates

        From:
        20 Mar 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
      18. The Sun has Burst the Sky - Echo Vocal Ensemble

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        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…

        Dates

        From:
        16 Apr 2026Open 19:40 - 21:40
      19. Flyaway Katie

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        Type:

        Childrens Events

        Maidenhead

        By the makers of Shoe Baby, Penguin and Arthur's Dream Boat, Long Nose Puppets Flyaway Katie!
        Katie is all alone and feeling grey.

        The birds in the picture on her wall look so colourful-if only Katie could be as bright as them, who knows what might…

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        From:
        1 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 12:20
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        1 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 14:50
      20. Matt Forde: Defying Calamity

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        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…

        Dates

        From:
        29 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00