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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 ShowWindsor 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.

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  1. Windsor Championship Dog Show

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    Show / Display

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2026to28 June 2026
  2. 21-gun salute for The King’s birthday

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    Type:

    Ceremony

    Windsor

    Children of the Royal Borough are invited to help wish His Majesty The King a happy birthday, by taking part in the traditional 21-gun salute outside Windsor Castle, on 14 November at noon.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026
  3. The Three Billy Goats Gruff

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Maidenhead

    This is the simple story of three hungry goats and a grumpy old troll, told with a gentle ecological message.

    Watch out for the dance of the goats, the flying troll and loads and loads of rubbish.

    Garlic Theatre create a magical world to entrance…

    Venue

    Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Windsor and Maidenhead

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2026Open 11:30 - 12:10
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    29 July 2026Open 14:00 - 14:40
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    30 July 2026Open 11:30 - 12:10
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    30 July 2026Open 14:00 - 14:40
  4. The Paint Club painting party at Bardo Lounge

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    Type:

    Arts

    Maidenhead

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

    Dates

    From:
    11 May 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    8 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    13 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    10 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  5. Marlow Dragon Boat Festival

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    Type:

    Sporting Events

    Shiplake, Henley On Thames

    Dates

    From:
    16 June 2026
  6. Royal Windsor Flower Show

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    Type:

    Gardens

    Windsor Great Park, Windsor

    The Royal Windsor Flower Show returns with inspiring showcase gardens, fabulous nurseries, incredible speakers and our Honorary President Alan Titchmarsh. It’s a wonderful day out for all the family, so come along and join in the fun – everyone’s…

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
  7. Royal Steamboat Voyage with French Brothers

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    Type:

    Participatory Event

    Wraysbury, Staines-upon-Thames

    Join us for an amazing nostalgic cruise of discovery through the Kings back garden by steam as French Brothers run a very special river steam boat trip along the Thames. This fantastic cruise is on board one of our beautiful and genuine Victorian…

    Venue

    French Brothers Boat Trips, Windsor and Maidenhead

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2026Open 11:00 -
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    14 June 2026Open 11:00 -
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    20 Sept 2026Open 11:00 -
  8. Parallel Windsor

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    5 July 2026Various Opening Times
  9. Love & Luxury Romance Package at the Roseate

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    Type:

    General event

    Reading

    Enjoy a luxurious night away with that special someone. The Roseate Reading is just 25 minutes from London and is the perfect place to relax and get away from the everyday stresses of life.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to1 Dec 2026
  10. Cookham Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Cookham, Maidenhead

    The Cookham Festival is a celebration of the arts by the village, for the village with over 40 events taking place over the festival fortnight.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2026to17 May 2026
  11. Henley Festival

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    Type:

    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
  12. Comedy Club 4 Kids

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    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
  13. Omakase Dining Experience

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    Type:

    Food

    Hurley, Maidenhead

    The beautiful Hurley House Hotel located in the village of Hurley, Berkshire offers the ultimate sushi dining experience in its Omakase Sushi Bar.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Apr 2026to1 July 2026Various Opening Times
  14. The Specials Ltd

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    Type:

    Music

    Maidenhead

    Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the The Specials' classic #1 single Ghost Town with a live set from The Specials Ltd., the world's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records Legends, The Specials.
    When the original line up of The…

    Dates

    From:
    12 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  15. Derick Clapton and The Dynamos, Eric Clapton Tribute Band

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    Type:

    Music

    Maidenhead

    A tribute born of respect.

    From the fire of Cream to the soul of the Dominos and the enduring hits of the solo years, Derick Clapton and the Dynamos are the definitive Eric Clapton tribute. A five-piece band delivering a live show steeped in blues,…

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
  16. Mrs H and the Singalong Band

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30
  17. Norden Farm Jazz Club: Simon Spillett Quartet

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    Type:

    Music

    Maidenhead

    Over his twenty-five year career Simon Spillett has worn almost as many hats as it's possible to wear within jazz; multi-award-winning instrumentalist (BBC Jazz Awards, British Jazz Awards, Jazz Journal's Album of The Year), quartet and big band…

    Venue

    Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Windsor and Maidenhead

    Dates

    From:
    19 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  18. Limehouse Lizzy

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Maidenhead

    Entering their third decade as a leading tribute act, Limehouse Lizzy continues to honour the legacy of Philip Lynott and Thin Lizzy with electrifying performances that dominate the live Classic Rock circuit.

    Recognised with a PRS/Billboard award…

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30