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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.

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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.

What's on in Berkshire?

Take a look at our featured events in Berkshire this summer, from music festivals, boat trips and free things to do, riverside activities and dining out experiences.

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.

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Planning your visit to events in 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?

Planning a short break around an event in Berkshire?

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.

Whats 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 scroll down to explore the full Berkshire events guide if you need ideas and inspiration.

When is the best time to visit Berkshire for an event?

The vibrant towns of Windsor and Reading have a full year round calendar of events, and the Thames Path is open all-year round so Berkshire is a great choice to visit at any time of the year.

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.

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  1. Royal Windsor Horse Show

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    13 May 2027to16 May 2027
  2. Small Fakers

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    The UK's only tribute to 60s mod legends the Small Faces.
    Performing the Small Faces biggest and best known tunes including Itchycoo Park, All Or Nothing, Lazy Sunday & Sha La La La Lee plus loads more alongside rare cuts, fan favourites and tracks…

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    From:
    19 June 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  3. The Vinyl Frontier: Singles Championship

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    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?

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    From:
    18 July 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  4. Howden Christmas Racing Weekend at Ascot

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    Sporting Event

    Ascot

    A wonderful day of fabulous Jumps racing action and festive fun.

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    From:
    18 Dec 2026to19 Dec 2026
  5. M G Boulter & Samantha Whates

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    M G Boulter and Samantha Whates have been collaborating since 2014. Both respected and critically acclaimed singer songwriters in their own right, they are set to release their third collaborative project in the 2026.
    Flower Days is a collection of…

    Dates

    From:
    26 June 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  6. John Horler Trio - Celebrating Bill Evans

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    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…

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    From:
    13 June 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  7. Circus Camp

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    Childrens Events

    Maidenhead

    Led by And Circus 
    Four days of learning incredible circus skills and performing. Learn to walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, walk the tightrope and perform on a trapeze!

    Suitable for ages 7 – 14 years.

    Tues 28 – Fri 31 Jul 10am – 4pm
    £220 | £200…

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2026to31 July 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  8. The Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm

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    Free Event

    Maidenhead

    One of our most popular summer attractions is back! The Maidenhead beach at Norden Farm is back for another year
    Free for children and families to play on in the daytime and for adults to relax on in the evening.

    Venue

    Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Windsor and Maidenhead

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2026to5 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
  9. Maidenhead Farmers' Market

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    Food

    Maidenhead

    Buy direct from local farmers, growers and dedicated small artisan producers and benefit from fresh quality food, honestly produced with a known provenance.

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    14 June 2026Open 09:30 - 13:00
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    12 July 2026Open 09:30 - 13:00
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    13 Sept 2026Open 09:30 - 13:00
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    11 Oct 2026Open 09:30 - 13:00
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    8 Nov 2026Open 09:30 - 13:00
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    13 Dec 2026Open 09:30 - 13:00
  10. Anyone For Tennis?

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    Comedy

    Maidenhead

    A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT!
    Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter to…

    Venue

    Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Windsor and Maidenhead

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  11. 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
  12. Norden Farm Jazz Club: Simon Spillett Quartet

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    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…

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    19 June 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
  13. Rapunzel

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    Theatre

    Maidenhead

    Presented by Wrongsemble.
    Golden-haired Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and sells them for a tidy profit. It's time for Rapunzel to take charge of her own destiny and figure out…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2026to6 Aug 2026Open 11:30 -
  14. Marlow Dragon Boat Festival

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    Sporting Events

    Shiplake, Henley On Thames

    Dates

    From:
    16 June 2026
  15. Reading Water Fest

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    Free Event

    Reading

    Reading is located on the Kennet Canal in Berkshire and every year they celebrate this wonderful waterway with an annual festival - Water Fest!

    Showing off the Kennet Canal in all its glory, along with the gorgeous and historic spots on its…

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 11:00 - 17:00
  16. Mrs H and the Singalong Band

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    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. The Paint Club painting party at Bardo Lounge

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    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…

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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
  18. Afternoon Tea On The Thames With Thames Rivercruise

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    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.

    Venue

    Thames Rivercruise Ltd., Reading

    Dates

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    7 June 2026Open 12:00 - 17:30
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    18 July 2026Open 12:00 - 17:30
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    9 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 17:30
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    12 Sept 2026Open 12:00 - 17:30
  19. Ascot Farmers' Market

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    Food

    Ascot

    Ascot Farmers' Market offers a great choice of fresh produce, pies and pastries, dairy products and plants whilst on-site parking means a stress-free shopping experience.

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    28 June 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
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    19 July 2026Open 09:00 - 13:00
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  20. Traditional Horse Drawn Boat Trip

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    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…

    Venue

    Kennet Horse Boat Company Ltd, West Berkshire

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    3 June 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    14 June 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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    17 June 2026Open 14:30 - 16:30
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    24 June 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    27 June 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    12 July 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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    25 July 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    2 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00