14th - 17th May 2026
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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Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Like the name says it's a Comedy Club 4 Kids!
Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires). We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude…
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
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…
Music
The Old Court St Leonard's Road,, Windsor
Long Walk Live is a brand new, two-day music event that, with kind permission from His Majesty The King, will be held on The Long Walk, near Windsor Castle on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June 2026.
We invite you to pack up your picnic basket, gather…
Participatory Event
Windsor
Parallel Windsor is the UK's national celebration of disability inclusion and wellbeing. Our award-winning event is held in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park and staged on the iconic Long Walk.
Tour
Marlow on Thames
Enjoy an informative tour of Danesfield House Hotel magnificent 65 acres, see the numerous unique plantings, the Italian garden, rare c1900 Pulham Stone monuments and the Danesfield Iron Age Hillfort – ending with a talk about the hotel's history as…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Thatcham
NEW FOR 2026
Join us on 13th & 14th June for Truckfest South at the Newbury Showground, Thatcham!
Be amazed by arena stunt shows and car-crushing monster trucks. Take part in exhilarating rides and see some incredible, award-winning truck…
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…
Music
Maidenhead
John Horler's Trio's Celebrating Bill Evans is a rare opportunity to experience one of Britain's top jazz pianists playing the music he loves; music with enduring, timeless appeal.
John is a British jazz legend. He has played with everyone from…
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.
Special Events
Odiham road, Reading
Get ready for a week full of animal talks and interactive farm-themed activities at Wellington Country Park! Meet the experts during our Meet the Farmer Q&A, step into the shoes of a vet with roleplay workshops and get stuck in with a mucking out…
Music
Maidenhead
Much in demand as both leader and sideman, Mark works in a wide variety of musical settings including jazz, big band, classical, shows and recording sessions on clarinet and saxophone.
Mark is a member of the award-winning Back to Basie Orchestra…
Dance / Dancing
Maidenhead
Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet! put on fabulous, feelgood 70s and 80s disco nights for grown-ups at venues across London and the South East - and we're delighted to welcome them back again after a funk-tastic night in January.
HSDY nights are…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back…
With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and a pretty glitchy, off-brand simulation at that – and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated…
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…
Water Based Activities
Windsor
This fantastic short cruise for all steam enthusiasts, takes place onboard one of our beautiful and genuine Victorian steam launches.
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…
Festival
Newbury
The Newbury Spring Festival is a long‑running annual arts festival in Newbury, England, known for bringing world‑class music, performance, and cultural events to the region each spring. We host up to 45 events at 18 different venues.
Dance / Dancing
Maidenhead
An evening of music and dancing in the atmospheric 18th century Long Barn.
A caller will guide you through the dances while band Nedron's Jig provide the live music. Expect English, Scottish & Irish music on Squeezebox, Fiddle, Mandola & Bass and…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Mrs H Sings bring their unique and infectious blend of family music to Norden Farm for the first time.
Providing quality music for children, that adults will love too. Bringing together elements of Folk, Soul, Afro, Latin, Dub, comedy and theatre…
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