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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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
Ascot
Royal Ascot is one of the pinnacle events of the summer social season and is certainly a must-attend event of the year and a quintessentially British day out.
Dance / Dancing
Maidenhead
Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
Remember when you could dance all night? Now you can — just earlier.
Join us for DayGlow: the day rave where the beats drop before bedtime.
From 2pm – 6pm, we're bringing back the good times, minus the 3am kebab.
It's all the…
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…
Arts
Warfield, Bracknell, Winkfield Row
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…
Nature
Kintbury, Hungerford
Once you would have seen this idyllic picture along every canal, today its an experience from yesteryear. These public horse-drawn trips along the Kennet and Avon Canal are available from Easter to the end of September. Enjoy a leisurely 2-hour…
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…
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.
Festival
Windsor
Parallel Windsor is a Festival of Inclusivity with Challenge Events for all ages, health conditions & abilities. Held in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park & staged on the iconic Long Walk.
Where & When
5 July 2026
Location: Windsor…
Music
Maidenhead
Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
Anyone in the audience with a ticket can bring ANY vinyl track they want and if their raffle ticket is drawn they get to play it! It's a simple as that and was a bit hit two years ago.
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,…
Music
Newbury
For two weekends in July and August - Newbury Racecourse - welcomes entertainment both on and off the track.
This year Party in the Paddock welcomes Gipsy Kings, Ronan Keating, Tinie Tempah and Jessie J for two spectacular weekends of music and…
Music
Maidenhead
Michael McGoldrick and Tim Edey are coming to Norden Farm Centre for Arts in Maidenhead this autumn. Celebrated musicians in the realm of Celtic folk music, renowned for their exceptional skills and innovative approaches, they will bring their…
Music
Maidenhead
Salsa, Samba and Tango rhythms have always been a source of inspiration for Jazz musicians.
Steve Watermans' passion and knowledge of these artforms will take us on journey through Latin America. An evening of rhythm and colour!
The concert will…
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.
Dance / Dancing
Maidenhead
The Henley College presents
Echoes is a powerful contemporary dance piece that explores memory, connection, and the traces people leave behind.
Through expressive choreography, and layered soundscapes, the dancers bring to life the idea that past…
Music
Maidenhead
Gather round the piano, exquisitely played by Seann Wilkinson, for a night of show tunes this Summer at The Farm.
Get stuck in, sing along, or just sit back and enjoy a night of musical theatre song and plenty of laughter!
Cabaret tables and…
Music
Maidenhead
Flash – Hit after hit, anthem after anthem, guaranteed to blow your mind, as quoted by the BBC 'as close as it gets'.
Established in 2002, this band stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the greatest rock bands in history. With an…
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