Windsor Great Park, 6th June 2026
Find what's on in Berkshire, from riverside events along the Thames and royal-inspired celebrations to live entertainment, food experiences and family-friendly days out. Discover ideas for great days out, short breaks and seasonal events across the county.
Berkshire is ready to welcome you for a year filled with heritage moments, cultural highlights and great days out across royal towns, riverside locations and beautiful countryside. From Reading and Newbury to Windsor and Maidenhead, you'll find new experiences unfolding in every season. Discover what’s happening today, this weekend and throughout the summer below.
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In the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, new cultural highlights join the calendar and blend together perfectly with internationally renowned favourites, including the Windsor Flower Show (June),Parallel Windsor (July), Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm (Aug) bringing displays, colour, inclusivity and festival-vibes for visitors to Berkshire. New for summer, 'Trunks across the Thames' brings a family-friendly elephant trail across Eton, Slough, and Windsor from 13 July - 13 September 2026.
2026 is also a particularly special year in Reading, 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. It's also 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.
Scroll down to discover upcoming events across Berkshire, or use the search filters to find something near you. Explore featured events this summer, from music festivals and boat trips to free things to do along with riverside festivals and dining out experiences. With something happening every week, there's always a new way to enjoy Berkshire.
With events taking place across towns, country parks, and heritage sites, Berkshire is the perfect place for a day out or short break around what's happening. Start planning your 2026 adventure — your Berkshire experience is waiting.
If you're planning to come to South East England to enjoy one of the many events in Berkshire, find answers below to some frequently asked questions?
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Berkshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs. Search & Book Berkshire Accommodation to plan your stay.
You'll find regularly updated events and activity listings by using the area and date filter in the search box above, or browsing the listings on this page - great if you are stuck for an idea or want to find something to do.
Berkshire hosts events all year round, with highlights across every season in towns like Windsor, Reading, Maidenhead and Newbury. The Thames Path is also open all-year round, as a public right of way walkers and cyclists can use it at anytime, these make this a great destination at any time.
Discover events for day visitors, local residents and holiday makers below, or find out what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button. A visit to Berkshire means you're never far away for an event along the River Thames, its vibrant towns or historic parks.
Berkshire is ideally located in South East England and is one of the closest counties to London, making it easy to visit for a day trip, short break or holiday. It is also well connected to surrounding counties including Hampshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
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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.
Performing Arts
Maidenhead
Sceptical? Don't believe in magic? Good. We're here to blow your mind right open.
Enter a space where the rules of gravity are bent and broken... Impossible illusions and levitations presented by the magician-scientist adventurer tutored by Penn &…
Music
Maidenhead
Celebrated as one of the finest Neil Diamond tributes, Bob Drury comes to Norden Farm Centre for Arts in Maidenhead, Berkshire to deliver an evening of iconic hits and heartfelt storytelling.
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.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Maidenhead
One of our most popular attractions is back! Free for children and families to play on in the daytime and for adults to relax on in the evening.
Be transported to Norden-by-Sea while you enjoy lunch from our Café Bar overlooking the beach.
Enjoy…
Dance / Dancing
Maidenhead
After capturing the hearts of Maidenhead audiences with the pure passion of Raíces and earning award nominations for her deeply reflective, multidisciplinary production La Rebeldía del Silencio (The Rebellion of Silence), Rebeca Ortega returns to…
Music
Maidenhead
A stunning tribute to David Bowie by the multi award winning Pop Up Bowie.
Paul Antony performs the greatest hits of David Bowie, from every era of the iconic artist's career: from the 60's through to the 90's and beyond.
Paul, a huge fan of…
Music
Maidenhead
Hosed by Jeff Lloyd.
Get into the Halloween spirit with an evening of dark delights on vinyl. 12 participants spin a track including some or all of the event title! Expect a gloriously macabre evening of classics, curiosities and, erm, killer tunes…
Music
Maidenhead
The award-winning Dark Side Of The Wall celebrate their heroes Pink Floyd in well over 2 hours of spectacular live music and visual effects at Norden Farm Centre for Arts.
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
The Zoots are here to make your whole family bop to the 60s beats that everybody loves.
Experience the sixties show that's wowing audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford - with the…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Maidenhead
Kite Flying • Food • Bar • Live Music • Entertainment • Kite Decorating
Join us at Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) for our Community Kite Festival on Sunday 30 August between 12pm - 4pm. It's free to attend! No tickets required - just come along on the…
Tour
Reading
Afternoon Tea on the Upper Thames in Reading. Enjoy a great English Tradition with the wonderful backdrop of the beautiful Upper Thames, freshly prepared by Three Love Food.
Markets
Windsor
Enjoy a wide array of plant-based and eco-friendly artisan stalls including amazing hot food, yummy cakes, tasty pastries, delicious deli, natural skincare, eco-friendly gifts, artisan goods and much more!
Music
Maidenhead
Experience the unforgettable sound of two of the greatest harmony bands of all time in one sensational tribute show.
Now in its twelfth year, this show celebrates every top ten hit from both bands as they stormed the UK and US charts throughout the…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan have stolen a 'real bands' setlist and are using it to write their new show. This work in progress hour is the beginning of that venture.
Courtyard Theatre
£19
Walking
Peascod Street, Windsor
Have fun (re)discovering Windsor with two quirky treasure‑hunt walks that get you spotting things you’ve never noticed before. It’s a fresh‑air adventure that’s fun, affordable, and perfect for all ages.
Christmas
Sindlesham, Wokingham
Christmas Market
Saturday 5th December
10-00 - 4.00
Music
Maidenhead
The prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist Alan Barnes comes to Norden Farm Centre for Arts in Maidenhead. He is best known for his work on the clarinet, alto sax and baritone sax, where he combines…
Music
Maidenhead
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 as well as original material from their upcoming album when they come to Norden Park Centre…
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