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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. Reg Meuross - Fire & Dust: Woody Guthrie Story

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    10 July 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  2. Limehouse Lizzy

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    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
  3. Truckfest South 2026

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    Type:

    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Thatcham

    NEW FOR 2026

    Join us on 13th & 14th June for Truckfest South at the Newbury Showground, Thatcham!

    Be amazed by arena stunt shows and car-crushing monster trucks. Take part in exhilarating rides and see some incredible, award-winning truck…

    Dates

    From:
    13 June 2026to14 June 2026Open 09:00 - 16:00
  4. May at Go Ape Bracknell

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    Type:

    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Bracknell

    Looking for things to do this May half term in Berkshire? Escape the ordinary and head
    to Go Ape Bracknell, for an
    unforgettable outdoor adventure.
    Perfect for families, friends, and thrill seekers, Go Ape Bracknell offers action-
    packed outdoor…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
  5. Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun

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    Type:

    Comedy

    Maidenhead

    Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back…

    With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and a pretty glitchy, off-brand simulation at that – and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated…

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  6. Krapp's Last Tape

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Maidenhead

    Krapp's Last Tape is a journey through an old man's life, filled with hilarious memories and hopes for the future, coupled with the mourning of lost love and unfulfilled ambition.

    Bringing her unique directorial vision to this production, Academy…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 21:10
  7. Jessie Reid

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    Type:

    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…

    Venue

    Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Windsor and Maidenhead

    Dates

    From:
    4 June 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  8. Afternoon Tea at The Roseate, Reading Room

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    Type:

    Food

    Reading

    Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and head to The Reading Room Restaurant and Lounge for the best afternoon tea in Berkshire.

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2026to31 July 2026Open 12:30 - 15:30
  9. 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 -
  10. 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
  11. Ella Al-Shamahi: Becoming Human

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    Talks

    Maidenhead

    This is the story of Homo sapiens… us
    Host of BBC landmark show Human, Ella Al-Shamahi, palaeoanthropologist, TV presenter, explorer and stand-up presents a talk on our remarkable origin story.

    Once upon a time we shared this planet with many…

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  12. The Sounds of the 60s with The Zoots

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    Type:

    Music

    Maidenhead

    The Zoots are here to make your whole family bop to the 60s beats that everybody loves.

    Experience the sixties show that's wowing audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford - with the…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2026Open 20:00 - 22:30
  13. Michael Spicer - Hope all's well (Work in Progress)

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    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    9 July 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  14. Summer Piano Series (3 of 4): Tomos Boyles

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    Type:

    Music

    Maidenhead

    Welsh pianist Tomos Boyles programme embraces some enchanting Schubert song transcriptions by Liszt, one of Schumann's most poetic scores and a dramatic war-time sonata by Prokofiev.
    Tomos was winner of the 2025 Dudley International Piano…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
  15. Windsor Vegan Fiesta

    Type

    Type:

    Markets

    Windsor

    Enjoy a wide array of plant-based and eco-friendly artisan stalls including amazing hot food, yummy cakes, tasty pastries, delicious deli, natural skincare, eco-friendly gifts, artisan goods and much more!

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 17:00
  16. 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
    From:
    29 July 2026Open 14:00 - 14:40
    From:
    30 July 2026Open 11:30 - 12:10
    From:
    30 July 2026Open 14:00 - 14:40
  17. Art Camp

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Maidenhead

    Led by Lucy Carpenter
    Join Lucy Carpenter on a creative art adventure this summer.

    Combining art, movement and play to provide a stimulating and creative week of fun. With a sensational exhibition at the end of the week!

    Suitable for ages 8 – 11…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
  18. Johnny Cash Roadshow

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    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    17 July 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  19. Reading Water Fest

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    Type:

    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
  20. Father's Day Lunch

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    Type:

    Father's Day

    Marlow

    Father’s Day lunch with real ale. What better way to say thanks Dad, for everything!

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2026