What's On in Berkshire

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. 

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.

• Now - 14th September 25, Live at the Bandstand, Windsor, Berkshire
• Now - 6th September 25, Don’t Rock The Boat at the Mill at Sonning, Reading, Berkshire
• 18th Aug & 15th Sept 25, Painting Party in Winkfield Row: The Cricketers, Bracknell, Berkshire
• 21st  - 24th August 25, Reading Festival, Reading, Berkshire
• 31st August 25, Kite Festival at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead, Berkshire
• 28th August 25, August Evening Raceday at Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire
• 6th September 25, Windsor Morris, Windsor, Berkshire 
• 21st September 25, Autumn Equinox Half Day Retreat at Wasing, Aldermaston, Berkshire
• 2nd October 25. Matt Richardson - Brash at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead, Berkshire

Staying overnight?

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.

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Berkshire events near me

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.