Trunks Across the Thames art trail in Eton, Windsor & Slough

Trunks Across the Thames

Eton, Windsor & Slough 13 July - 13 Sept

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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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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.

Events in Berkshire this summer

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.

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Frequently asked questions about events in Berkshire

How can I plan a short break around an event?

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.

What's 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 browsing the listings on this page - great if you are stuck for an idea or want to find something to do.

When is the best time to visit?

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.

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.

Events in Berkshire ideas and inspiration

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  1. Echoes

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    Dance / Dancing

    Maidenhead

    The Henley College presents

    Echoes is a powerful contemporary dance piece that explores memory, connection, and the traces people leave behind.

    Through expressive choreography, and layered soundscapes, the dancers bring to life the idea that past…

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    From:
    27 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
  2. Summer Piano Series: Sherri Lun

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Featuring a programme including Busoni's titanic transcription of Bach's violin Chaconne, a late Beethoven sonata and Brahms' magnificent and inventive Handel Variations.
    Winner of the 2024 Birmingham International Piano Competition, Sherri has…

    Venue

    Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Windsor and Maidenhead

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    From:
    8 July 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
  3. 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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  4. Summer Piano Series: Gabrielé Sutkuté

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Lithuanian-born pianist Gabrielé Sutkuté's wide-ranging virtuoso programme ends in spectacular fashion with Ravel's own transcription of his orchestral showpiece.
    Gabrielé has been the recipient of many international awards, most recently winner of…

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    From:
    9 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
  5. Michael Spicer - Hope all's well (Work in Progress)

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    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…

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    From:
    9 July 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  6. 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.

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    From:
    25 June 2026to28 June 2026
  7. Wild Swim and Sauna Package at Wasing Park

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    Health & Wellbeing

    Reading

    Wasing Park near Aldermaston, in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, offers a monthly Friday night and Saturday morning Swim & Sauna package, which includes an invigorating wild swim in the woodland lake, time in the authentic Scandinavian…

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    12 June 2026Open 18:00 - 20:30
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    13 June 2026Open 11:30 - 14:00
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    27 June 2026Open 11:30 - 14:00
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    10 July 2026Open 18:00 - 20:30
  8. Uptown Joel

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    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…

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    15 Aug 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  9. The Great British Food Festival

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    Festival

    Wokingham

    Welcome fabulous friends to GBFF Dinton!

    After three fantastic years in Reading, we're delighted to return to Dinton Pastures with even more of our unique event and plenty of family fun! ✨

    More than just another family festival, The Great…

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    From:
    6 June 2026to7 June 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
  10. 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…

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    Kennet Horse Boat Company Ltd, West Berkshire

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    14 June 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
  11. The Vinyl Frontier: Lucky Dip

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
    Anyone in the audience with a ticket can bring ANY vinyl track they want and if their raffle ticket is drawn they get to play it! It's a simple as that and was a bit hit two years ago.

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    From:
    27 June 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  12. Tashi Lhunpo Monks - The Power of Peace

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    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,…

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    9 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  13. Concerts on the Mount

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    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…

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    Wasing Estate, Berkshire

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    26 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 17:00 -
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    3 July 2026to4 July 2026Open 17:00 -
  14. Norden Farm Jazz Club: Mark Crooks Quartet

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Much in demand as both leader and sideman, Mark works in a wide variety of musical settings including jazz, big band, classical, shows and recording sessions on clarinet and saxophone.
    Mark is a member of the award-winning Back to Basie Orchestra…

    Venue

    Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Windsor and Maidenhead

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  15. Jazz Dynamos - '70s & '80s Re-Imagined

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    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…

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    27 Aug 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00
  16. Long Walk Live - A Festival of Music near Windsor Castle

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    Music

    The Old Court St Leonard's Road,, Windsor

    Long Walk Live is a brand new, two-day music event that, with kind permission from His Majesty The King, will be held on The Long Walk, near Windsor Castle on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June 2026.

    We invite you to pack up your picnic basket, gather…

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    26 June 2026Open 16:00 - 22:30
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    27 June 2026Open 14:00 - 22:30
  17. 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…

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    From:
    10 July 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00