Events in Berkshire including the world famous Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse

Royal Ascot, Ascot Racecourse

17th - 21st June 2025

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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. Plan ahead so you don't miss out and book for some Royal Windsor's and Maidenhead must see events including Royal Windsor Flower Show (7th June 25), Royal Ascot (17th - 21st June 25) or Windsor Championship Dog Show (26th - 29th June 25).

Reading a town full of surprises, with links to Oscar Wilde, Jane Austen, King Henry I, football, and biscuits! Tours of Jane Austen's school are now running now until 26th September 25 - discover more about the Jane Austen 250 events in Reading here. Discover some of Reading's top events to enjoy this summer including Death Comes to Pemberley Mill, The Mill at Sonning (Now - 28th June 25), Reading Water Fest (28th June) (F), and Reading Festival (21st - 24th August 25) combine your next event in Reading with a stroll along the famous St James Way, the UK's stretch of the Camino de Santiago.

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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  1. 3 Little Pig Tails

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    Childrens Events

    Maidenhead

    Presented by Garlic Theatre.

    'Let me in little piggie it's blowing a gale'
    'Not by the hairs on my little pink tail'

    A fresh and funny version of the classic story of the three little pigs set in Paris. A grumpy old wolf is a chef who wants some…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025to2 Aug 2025Open 11:30 - 15:00
  2. Summer Recital Series - Xiaowen Shang (piano)

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Scarlatti 2 Sonatas
    Beethoven Sonata in E flat, Op.7
    Couperin Ordre No.14 in D
    Ravel Le tombeau de Couperin

    Following her scintillating concerto performance in the Mozart birthday concert in January, Xiaowen Shang returns to give a recital which…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  3. DNC Dance & Yoga Studio: Summer Production 2025

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    Dance / Dancing

    Maidenhead

    In 2005 a dream began and in 2025, it is a flourishing reality...

    DNC Dance and Yoga Studio is proud to celebrate their 20th anniversary with this student production. The company is the brainchild of multi award-winning entrepreneur Nikita Thakrar,…

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00
  4. Curious About Windsor

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    Walking

    Peascod Street, Windsor

    Have fun (re-)discovering Windsor, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out more about this royal town. Curious About…

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2025to3 May 2026
  5. Parallel Windsor

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    Participatory Event

    Windsor

    Parallel Windsor is the UK's national celebration of disability inclusion and wellbeing. Our award-winning event is held in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park and staged on the iconic Long Walk.

    Dates

    From:
    6 July 2025Various Opening Times
  6. Jazz Dynamos

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    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, original contemporary jazz arrangements includes hits by Bowie, Dolly Parton,…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Aug 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
  7. The Vinyl Frontier – Singles Championship

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.

    Eight participants duel in (hopefully) three knockout rounds, playing their favourite seven inch vinyl tracks, with the winners decided by audience vote, to try and win through to the final and be crowned Singles Champion of…

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30
  8. The Ultimate Swift & Styles Tribute Experience

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Get ready for a show like no other with The Ultimate Swift & Styles Tribute Experience!

    Prepare for an unforgettable evening dedicated to and based around the music of pop icons Taylor Swift and Harry Styles!

    This is not your average tribute night…

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  9. Bastille Day Reading

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    Family

    Reading


    In 2012, Vinz, a young Frenchman, thought it would be great if his friends in Reading could join him in celebrating Bastille Day and also gain a better understanding of French culture. So, Bastille Day 2012 was born out of this idea.

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2025to13 July 2025Open 10:30 - 17:30
  10. Reading Pride

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    Festival

    Reading

    The Love Unites 2025 Reading Pride event and parade brings the spirit of Pride to the centre of Reading and provides an opportunity for groups, organisations and individuals to show their support for both Pride and the ongoing campaign for equality. 

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 18:00
  11. Royal Ascot

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    16 June 2026to20 June 2026