What's On in Berkshire

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.

What's on across Berkshire's towns and along the River Thames

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.

Events in Berkshire this summer

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.

• May Half-Term Tree Top Adventures
  23 - 31 May | Go Ape Bracknell, Swinley Forest, Berkshire
• Animal Farm Week
  25 - 29 May | Wellington Country Park, Reading, Berkshire
• Afternoon Tea 
  1 - 30 June | Roseate Hotel Reading Room, Reading, Berkshire
• Well Read at Wasing
  14 June | Wasing Estate, Aldermaston, Berkshire
• Long Walk Live
  26 - 27 June | Windsor Great Park, Windsor, Berkshire
• Reading Water Fest
  27 June | Forbury Gardens, Reading, Berkshire (Free)
• Party in the Paddock
  17 - 18 July, 14 - 15 Aug | Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire
• Afternoon Tea Upper Thames Rivercruise
  18 July | Thames Rivercruise, Caversham, Reading
• Traditional Horse Drawn Boat Trip
  9, 12, 25 July | Kennet Horse Boat, Hungerford, Berkshire
• The Three Billy Goats Gruff
  29 - 30 July| Norden Farm Centre for Arts, Maidenhead, 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.

Plan your visit to Berkshire

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?

Frequently asked questions about events in Berkshire

How can I plan a short break around an event?

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.

What's on in Berkshire today or this weekend?

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.

When is the best time to visit?

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.

Berkshire events near me

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.