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Berkshire is a county full of pageantry and ceremonial events, and this year it is also celebrating its close ties to Jane Austen with a host of new tours, events, and exhibitions. Home to a host of internationally renowned events, including Royal Ascot, Royal Windsor Horse Show, Royal Windsor Flower Show and Reading Festival, you'll find Berkshire's event calendar is full to bursting. 

2025 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, this world-famous author went to school in Reading, and her old school will be open for a series of tours for the first time. Believed to be the inspiration behind the school in her fourth novel Emma, this is the perfect time to discover more about the 18 months she spent here. 

Go Ape Fun in Swinley Forest, Bracknell

What's on in Berkshire this weekend?

Berkshire is easily accessible for day trips from London and there's plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or for a weekend break. You'll also find a host of free events (F) to help you stretch your budget a little further. To find out what's on in Berkshire today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date.

Don't miss the Changing of the Guards on the streets of Windsor, or the chance to follow one of the free activity trails at Windsor Castle. Look out for the magnificent Red Deers and hand-crafted adventure playground in Windsor Great Park. Stroll along the Thames Path National Trail, or catch a boat and enjoy some time on the water, watching the iconic sights of this famous Royal Borough go by.

What's on in Berkshire?

Take a look at our featured events in Berkshire to get you started and then scroll to the bottom of the page for lots more events and activities to enjoy.

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    Enjoy a wide array of plant-based and…
    1. Carols on the Hill - crowd singing around the Christmas tree and with military band, Christmas lights in background
      An evening of carols in front of Windsor's most…
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        Windsor Great Park Illuminated returns from…
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      1. Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It

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        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        Hal is back with a brand-new tour for 2025/2026 with a show that promises to stick it to 'The Man', as long as 'The Man' doesn't stick it back to him.
        With his trademark hard-hitting 'take no prisoners' comedy (this is what Hal told me to write!!!)…

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        From:
        9 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      2. Avalon Edinburgh Preview: Ahir Shar and Cecily Hitchcock

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        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        Two top comedians preview their latest work ahead of the Edinburgh Festival.
        Ahir Shah
        2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Ahir Shah is one of the fastest-rising comedians of his generation and is known for his sharp, intellectual brand of stand-up…

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        From:
        18 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00
      3. Daman Bamrah

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        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        Comedian. Writer. Actor. VO Artist. Funcle.
        A British-Sikh performer with raw wit, likability and heart, the in-demand Daman is known for his topical writing, acute observations and imaginative storytelling.

        His blend of carefully crafted jokes…

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        From:
        5 Feb 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      4. Schalk Bezuidenhout: Hey Hey Divorcè

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        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with a brand new show.
        His first and (hopefully, for the love of all things good) only show post divorce. Schalk hasn't checked in with you all in sometime and he wants to talk to you. Actually… he NEEDS to talk to you!…

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        From:
        26 Feb 2026Open 20:00 - 20:00
      5. Marcus Brigstocke: Vitruvian Mango

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        Comedy

        Maidenhead

        What are men for? Most heavy things can be lifted by machines and most problems can be solved by computers and most puddles can be crossed without us gallantly draping our capes over them - so are we fellas of any use at all?
        Award winning MAN…

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        From:
        10 Feb 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      6. Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun

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        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…

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        From:
        22 Jan 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
      7. Illuminate Reading

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        Christmas

        Reading

        Experience Reading's newest winter light trail and immerse yourself in a magical light trail around the grounds of Forbury Gardens & Abbey Ruins this winter. Follow a 30 - 50 minute route filled with beautiful light installations that transform the…

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        From:
        15 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026