Reading, Berkshire
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 Windsor Flower Festival, bringing colour 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.
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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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Berkshire. Whether you're local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button.
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Dance / Dancing
Maidenhead
Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet! put on fabulous, feelgood 70s and 80s disco nights for grown-ups at venues across London and the South East - and we're delighted to welcome them back again after a funk-tastic night in January.
HSDY nights are…
Music
Maidenhead
Presented by Maidenhead Music Society.
An exploration of light and the ways it has been conveyed through choral music, featuring music spanning five centuries, from Tallis, Monteverdi and Rheinberger to the present day.
'A choir from whom I'm sure…
Music
Maidenhead
Presented by Maidenhead Concert Band.
Spring into Spring with Maidenhead Concert Band!
Join Maidenhead Concert Band for a joyful evening of uplifting music as we welcome the beginning of Spring and look forward to Easter! Enjoy a vibrant…
Mother's Day
Hungerford
Treat mum to special ‘Mother’s Day’ Afternoon tea at Cobbs at Hungerford. Available from Monday 24th – Saturday 29th March from 1.30pm
You and your mum will be spoiled for choice with a delightful selection of finger sandwiches, Cobbs’ homemade…
Health & Wellbeing
Reading
Wasing Park near Aldermaston, in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, offers a monthly ‘Saturday Swim & Sauna’ package, which includes an invigorating wild swim in the woodland lake, time in the authentic Scandinavian sauna, followed by a warming…
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.
Music
Maidenhead
Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
Twelve groovers strut into the spotlight, each armed with their ultimate disco anthem and dreams of mirrorball glory. From glittering floor-fillers to forgotten funk, they'll boogie for your votes and dance for their vinyl…
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.
Comedy
Maidenhead
Hot off the back of his smash hit UK tour, and three incredible, sold-out nights at London's Hammersmith Apollo, Simon Brodkin is back and better than ever!
From the unique comedy mind that brought you Lee Nelson and Theresa May's P45, comes brand…
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…
Music
Maidenhead
Elton John's greatest hits are reimagined by multi award-winning comedian and singer Jess Robinson (Radio 4's Dead Ringers, Channel 4's The Last Leg), renowned for her pitch-perfect impressions.
Channeling a variety of legendary female artists,…
Music
Maidenhead
The Lost Trades are a Folk/Americana Trio, based in the West Country, with a cool Laurel Canyon vibe.
With a sound that is reminiscent of the California folk scene of the late 60s/early 70s, their three part harmonies have been described as…
Music
Maidenhead
Presented by Maidenhead Music Society.
Mozart: Quartet in E-flat Major, K428
Smetana: Quartet no. 2 in D minor
Schubert: Quartet in D minor, D. 810, 'Death and the Maiden'
This world-renowned group presents three string quartet masterpieces…
Health & Wellbeing
Marlow
Relax, Recharge, Reset with an after work wind down session at Danesfield House Hotel
Music
Maidenhead
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless music of George Harrison.
The UK's ultimate live tribute show dedicated to the music of George Harrison, these talented musicians authentically recreate his most iconic songs from The…
Music
Maidenhead
Back by popular demand!
Benn was active in the London Music Scene in the 1970's and was a protégé of Ronnie Scott. He moved to L.A. California in 1980 where he is now based. He was recommended for Horace Silver's band and recordings followed.…
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…
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