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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. Wihan String Quartet

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        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…

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        From:
        25 Mar 2026Open 19:40 - 21:40
      2. That's So 90s

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        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…

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        From:
        18 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      3. Avalon Edinburgh Preview: Marise Gaughan and Jonny Pelham

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        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…

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        From:
        8 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
      4. Norden Farm Jazz Club: Nic Meier's World Group

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        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…

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        From:
        24 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
      5. Sunday Soul Retreat at Wasing Estate

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        Special Events

        Aldermaston

        Join us at Wasing Estate, Berkshire for a restorative day designed to soothe the nervous system and invite deep rest and renewal. The day begins in our yoga studio with heart-opening cacao and a warm welcome circle, followed by a guided forest…

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        22 Feb 2026Open 10:00 - 10:00
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        15 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 10:00
      6. The Gingerbread Man

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        Childrens Events

        Maidenhead

        Presented by Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company.
        Imagine being born in an oven and the first person you meet wants to dunk you in his tea!

        Come and see the adventure of the deliciously smelling Gingerbread Man who finds his feet fast and sets off…

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        7 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
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        8 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
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        11 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
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        11 Apr 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
      7. Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby

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        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…

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        From:
        26 Nov 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      8. The Kast Off Kinks

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        Music

        Maidenhead

        The Kast off Kinks include former members of the legendary band The Kinks.
        Their line-up features Mick Avory (founding member of The Kinks and original drummer on all the classic hits from 1964-84), Mark Haley (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 1989-93, also…

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        From:
        13 Feb 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      9. The Wedding Singer

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        Theatre

        Maidenhead

        Presented by BCA

        Set in 1985, The Wedding Singer follows Robbie Hart, a charming and upbeat wedding singer who is the life of every party - until his fiancée leaves him at the altar.

        Devasted, Robbie loses all faith in love and begins to ruin…

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        From:
        28 Apr 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
      10. The Great Big Bug Show

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        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…

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        From:
        21 Feb 2026Open 11:30 - 12:20
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        21 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 14:50
      11. Tom Houghton: Deep

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        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour. Plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones. The man who asked us, "Do you ski?" is turning everything upside down and asking, "Do you scuba?"
        In a world full of relentless click bate, online…

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        From:
        7 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      12. Chevalier: Hobbyhorse Circus

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        Childrens Events

        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
      13. Curious About Reading

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        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…

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        From:
        31 Mar 2025to31 Mar 2026Various Opening Times
      14. The Vinyl Frontier: Your Best of… The Beatles

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        Music

        Maidenhead

        Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
        Twelve challengers twist and shout their way through a night of Fab Four fanaticism, each armed with their ultimate Beatles track. From "Hey Jude" to deep cuts that only true fans know, every song fights for a ticket to ride to…

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        From:
        28 Feb 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
      15. The BRICK People present An event Featuring LEGO® Bricks!

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        Childrens Events

        Maidenhead

        The BRICK People present… an event Featuring LEGO® Bricks!
        We're delighted to be welcoming The Brick People to our venue, who'll be offering a wide range of LEGO® brick related free-flow workshop sessions.

        Their family driven LEGO® Brick Events…

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        From:
        31 Mar 2026Open 10:30 - 18:00
      16. Wild Heart Day Retreat at Wasing Estate

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        Special Events

        Aldermaston

        Join us at Wasing Estate in Berkshire for a heart-opening day retreat rooted in nature, designed to restore balance, presence and connection.

        This immersive experience brings together guided somatic breathwork, time in the ancient woodlands, and…

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        From:
        14 Feb 2026Open 09:30 - 17:30
      17. Olaf Falafel's Stupidest Super Stupid Show

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        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…

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        7 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
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        7 Apr 2026Open 15:10 - 16:20
      18. 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
      19. Reading Festival

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        Festival

        Reading

        One of the biggest musical festivals in the world, every year over 90,000 people flock to the Richfield Avenue site to experience the iconic event.

        Dates

        From:
        27 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026
      20. Simon Brodkin - Work in Progress

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        Type:

        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        Hot off the back of his smash hit UK tour, and three incredible, sold-out nights at London's Hammersmith Apollo, Simon Brodkin is back and better than ever!

        From the unique comedy mind that brought you Lee Nelson and Theresa May's P45, comes brand…

        Dates

        From:
        11 Mar 2026Open 20:00 - 21:30