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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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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…
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…
Music
Maidenhead
With more than four times the number of shows and more social media followers than any other Stereophonics tribute.
The Phonics have worked hard over the last 10 years to become the undisputed UK's leading Stereophonics tribute, they are now reaping…
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
UK-based Jessie Reid's hushed, confessional vocals and innovative, folk-influenced, percussive guitar style have drawn comparisons with the likes of Lucy Rose, Nick Mulvey, Iron & Wine, Memorial & Ben Howard.
Jessie's raw and intimate indie-folk…
Music
Maidenhead
Supported by a 5-piece live band, the outstanding Darren Reeves brings his all-new hit musical production, Uptown Joel to Norden Farm.
After being hand-picked by Billy Joel himself, Darren Reevesstarred in Billy's hit Broadway and West End musical…
Music
Maidenhead
Featuring Lucy Randell.
The five-piece band, Jazz Dynamos take well known hit songs from the 70s and 80s, transforming them with a mix of jazz, bossa and samba.
Their unique set of exuberant, entertaining, and original contemporary jazz…
Comedy
Maidenhead
In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.
'The…
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.
Heritage & History
Maidenhead
Tibet – the Land of Snows: home to Buddhist lamas whose ancient rituals have fascinated people for centuries.
Captain John Noel films, Climbing Mount Everest and The Epic of Everest brought moving images of the 1922 and 1924 British mountaineers,…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical stage show.
Packed with sketches, short films and stories about why we're witnessing…
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…
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…
Music
Reading
Concerts on The Mount returns to Wasing Estate this summer, bringing artists and audiences together in such a breathtaking natural space always makes for powerful, lasting memories.
Welcoming a host of incredible shows at our one-of-a-kind woodland…
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.
Music
Maidenhead
This year Johnny Cash Roadshow invites you to step into the raw and gritty world of Johnny Cash's prison era with their electrifying show that has captivated audiences for two decades. Set on a Folsom Prison style stage this brings Cashs most iconic…
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
Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
8 challengers have selected their 3 favourite 45s to try and win the coveted Singles Championship title! Will last year's champion prevail again?
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.
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.
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