Events in Reading

Looking for what's on in Reading? There are the obvious big annual events in Reading such as Reading Festival, Carnival, Beer and Cider Festival, Pride, Reading Half Marathon and the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On. But often the smaller events in Reading can be harder to find. Use our Reading events calendar and just filter by date, event type, or venue.

Reading is home to a number of fantastic event venues including the magnificent Madejski Stadium, The Comedy Loft, The Hexagon Theatre and Progress Theatre. There are also a number of late night bars and night clubs in Reading for you night owls.

If you're looking for things to do with the kids in Reading just use our filter to discover all the local family events, fete's and festivals.

Reading is a fantastic place to live in, visit and work and no matter what events in Reading you're looking for we hope our events calendar points you in the right direction.

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Mon 22 Jun

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Jun 26

Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR

Location: Reading Rep Theatre, Reading

At: Reading Rep Theatre

Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR is a Youth Theatre production at Reading Rep Theatre, taking place across two days ...

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Jun 26

Playhouse Creatures

Location: Progress Theatre, Reading

At: Progress Theatre

Progress Theatre presents "Playhouse Creatures", a theatrical production running across late June in Reading.

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Jun 26

Madagascar

Location: Reading Rep Theatre, King's Road, Reading, United Kingdom

Time: From 06.00pm

A youth theatre musical adaptation of the DreamWorks film, following the zoo animals as they escape New York and journey ...

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Jun 26

Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR

Location: Reading Rep Theatre, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading

Time: From 7.00pm

At: Reading Rep Theatre

Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR is a high-energy family musical featuring Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman, brought to the ...

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Jun 26

Mates Rates Comedy Raw, Reading's Weekly Stand Up Comedy Open Mic

Location: The Outlook, Reading, United Kingdom

Time: From 07.30pm

A weekly stand-up comedy open mic at The Outlook in Reading features new material, emerging performers and a lively mix ...

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Jun 26

Club Reckless

Location: Purple Turtle, 9 Gun St, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Time: From 10.00pm

A weekly alternative music club night at Purple Turtle features resident DJs playing punk, emo, rock and metal, with free ...

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Tue 23 Jun

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Jun 26

Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR

Location: Reading Rep Theatre, Reading

At: Reading Rep Theatre

Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR is a Youth Theatre production at Reading Rep Theatre, taking place across two days ...

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Jun 26

Discover Senior: Tour & Talk (St Josephs College)

Location: St Josephs College, Upper Redlands Road, Reading

Time: From 09.30am

Discover Senior is an open event at St Josephs College offering a tour and talk for prospective families, with morning ...

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Jun 26

Rhymetime at Reading Central Library

Location: Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading

Time: From 10.30am

At: Reading Central Library

A free drop-in rhymetime session for babies and children aged 0–5, offering songs and rhymes to encourage early language and ...

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Jun 26

Rhymetime at Palmer Park Library

Location: Palmer Park Library, Reading (Reading Libraries)

Time: From 10.30am

A free drop-in rhymetime session for babies and children aged 0–5, running twice weekly with songs and rhymes to encourage ...

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Jun 26

TBN Bath Brunch

Location: Coppa Club, Bath, United Kingdom

Time: From 09.00am

A monthly business networking brunch in Bath for professionals and business owners, using structured table swaps to help attendees build ...

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Jun 26

Coffee Mornings at Southcote Library

Location: Southcote Library, Reading, United Kingdom

Time: From 10.30am

A weekly coffee morning at Southcote Library offers a friendly chat, quizzes and occasional speakers, with a suggested small donation ...

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Jun 26

Madagascar

Location: Reading Rep Theatre, King's Road, Reading, United Kingdom

Time: From 06.00pm

A youth theatre musical adaptation of the DreamWorks film, following the zoo animals as they escape New York and journey ...

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Jun 26

Oxford Road: A Quest for Stillness

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Time: From 07.00pm

A dark comedy based on Derek Walsh’s novel, exploring difficult themes through a raw journey of love, life and hope, ...

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Jun 26

Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR

Location: Reading Rep Theatre, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading

Time: From 7.00pm

At: Reading Rep Theatre

Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR is a high-energy family musical featuring Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman, brought to the ...

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Jun 26

England vs Ghana (World Cup screening)

Location: Sub89, 110-117 Friar St, Reading

Time: From 8.00pm

A live England World Cup match screening at Sub89 featuring big screens, full sound, matchday drink deals and an over-18s atmosphere.

Wed 24 Jun

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Jun 26

Oxford Road: A Quest for Stillness

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Time: From 07.00pm

A dark comedy based on Derek Walsh’s novel, exploring difficult themes through a raw journey of love, life and hope, ...

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Thu 25 Jun

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Jun 26

Shear Madness

Location: Mill at Sonning, The Mill at Sonning Theatre, Sonning Eye, Reading, United Kingdom

An interactive comedy whodunit set in a hair salon where the audience helps solve the mystery and influences the ending ...

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Jun 26

Michael Starring Ben

Location: Hexagon Theatre, Reading

At: The Hexagon

Michael? Starring Ben is a hit theatre production that takes audiences on a journey to remember Michael Jackson, featuring the ...

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Jun 26

Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson

Location: Hexagon Theatre, Reading

At: The Hexagon

Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson is listed to be performed at the Hexagon Theatre in Reading.

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Jun 26

The March Violets

Location: The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans

The March Violets perform live at The Horn in St Albans.

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Jun 26

Rhymetime at Reading Central Library

Location: Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading

Time: From 10.30am

At: Reading Central Library

A free drop-in rhymetime session for babies and children aged 0–5, offering songs and rhymes to encourage early language and ...

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Jun 26

Rhymetime at Southcote Library

Location: Southcote Library, Reading (Reading Libraries)

Time: From 9.45am

A free weekly drop-in rhymetime session for babies and children aged 0–5, featuring songs and rhymes to support early communication skills.

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Jun 26

Rhymetime at Palmer Park Library

Location: Palmer Park Library, Reading (Reading Libraries)

Time: From 10.30am

A free drop-in rhymetime session for babies and children aged 0–5, running twice weekly with songs and rhymes to encourage ...

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Jun 26

Rhymetime at Whitley Library

Location: Whitley Library, Reading (Reading Libraries)

Time: From 11.00am

A weekly rhymetime session for babies and children aged 0–5, featuring songs and rhymes that support early communication and literacy skills.

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Jun 26

TBN Dorset Special – Business Networking Breakfast & Coastal Cruise | Bring a Friend for Free

Location: Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

Time: From 08.30am

TBN Dorset Special – Business Networking Breakfast & Coastal Cruise is a special business networking morning starting with breakfast at ...

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Jun 26

TBN Dorset Special – Business Networking Breakfast & Coastal Cruise | Bring a Friend for Free

Location: Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant

Time: From 08.30am

TBN Dorset Special – Business Networking Breakfast & Coastal Cruise is a special business networking morning starting with breakfast at ...

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Jun 26

TBN Dorset - Bring a friend for FREE

Location: La Mias Poole & Coastal Cruises

Time: From 9.00am

TBN Dorset - Bring a friend for FREE is a networking event at La Mias Poole & Coastal Cruises, offering ...

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Jun 26

Oxford Road: A Quest for Stillness

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Time: From 07.00pm

A dark comedy based on Derek Walsh’s novel, exploring difficult themes through a raw journey of love, life and hope, ...

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Jun 26

Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson

Location: Hexagon, Reading

Time: From 7.30pm

At: The Hexagon

A Michael Jackson tribute concert featuring Ben Bowman, backed by a live band, costumes and iconic dance routines celebrating the ...

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Jun 26

Master Peace at The Face Bar, Reading

Location: The Face Bar, Chatham Street, Reading, UK

Time: From 07.30pm

Master Peace plays The Face Bar in Reading, with doors opening at 7.30pm and tickets priced at £13.00.

Fri 26 Jun

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Jun 26

EVERYWHERE AT ONCE: Desert Penguins

Location: The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans

EVERYWHERE AT ONCE: Desert Penguins is a live music event at The Horn in St Albans.

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Jun 26

Hawkwind

Location: Hexagon Theatre, Reading

At: The Hexagon

Hawkwind is scheduled to perform at the Hexagon Theatre in Reading.

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Jun 26

Hawkwind and Hanterhir at Hexagon Theatre (Reading)

Location: Hexagon Theatre, Reading, UK

At: The Hexagon

Hawkwind and Hanterhir are scheduled to perform at Hexagon Theatre in Reading on 26 June 2026.

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Jun 26

Hawkwind

Location: Hexagon Theatre, Reading

At: The Hexagon

Hawkwind perform live at the Hexagon Theatre, Reading.

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Jun 26

Wasing Estate Concert Series, Aldermaston, Reading - MIKA

Location: Wasing Estate, Aldermaston

MIKA performs as part of the Wasing Estate Concert Series in Aldermaston near Reading.

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Jun 26

EVERYWHERE AT ONCE: Crisis With a Y

Location: The Fickle Pickle, 228 London Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea

Everywhere At Once present “Crisis With a Y” live at The Fickle Pickle in Westcliff-on-Sea.

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Jun 26

Rhymetime at Battle Library

Location: Battle Library, Reading (Reading Libraries)

Time: From 10.00am

A free drop-in rhymetime session for babies and children aged 0–5, with songs and rhymes to support early language and ...

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Jun 26

Rhymetime at Battle Library

Location: Battle Library, Reading (Reading Libraries)

Time: From 10.00am

A free drop-in rhymetime session for babies and children aged 0–5, with songs and rhymes to support early language and ...

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Jun 26

Hawkwind

Location: Hexagon, Reading

Time: From 7.00pm

At: The Hexagon

Space-rock pioneers Hawkwind bring their renowned live stage show to Reading, led by Dave Brock and featuring a spectacular concert production.

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Jun 26

Hawkwind @ Hexagon Theatre

Location: Hexagon Theatre, Queens Walk, Reading

Time: From 7.45pm

At: The Hexagon

Legendary rock pioneers Hawkwind bring their live show to Reading for an evening of powerful, space-rock soundscapes at Hexagon Theatre.

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Jun 26

M G Boulter at Norden Farm Centre, Maidenhead

Location: Norden Farm Centre, Maidenhead, UK

Time: From 08.00pm

M G Boulter performs live at Norden Farm Centre in Maidenhead, with doors opening at 8.00pm and tickets priced at £16.50.

Sat 27 Jun

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Jun 26

Race The Sun Jurassic Coast Off-Road

Location: Swanage, Dorset, United Kingdom

Race The Sun Jurassic Coast Off-Road is a team adventure race in Swanage, Dorset, featuring mountain biking, hiking and kayaking ...

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Jun 26

Hurst Show and Country Fayre 2026

Location: Martineau Green, St Nicholas Primary School and Hurst Village Halls, Hurst, Berkshire

Time: From 10.00am

A two-day village show and country fayre featuring attractions, arena events, craft stalls, classic vehicles, a dog show, live music, ...

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Jun 26

Bayeux Tapestry Tours

Location: Reading Museum

Time: From 2.00pm

At: Reading Museum

A guided tour at Reading Museum featuring the Bayeux Tapestry, scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with varying start times.

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Jun 26

England vs Panama (World Cup screening)

Location: Sub89, 110-117 Friar St, Reading

Time: From 8.00pm

A live England World Cup match screening at Sub89 with big-screen viewing, full sound, matchday drink deals and an over-18s crowd.

Sun 28 Jun

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Jun 26

RunThrough Marlow Trail Run June 2026

Location: Riverwoods Drive, Marlow SL7 1QU, UK

Time: From 09.00am

RunThrough Marlow Trail Run is a summer off-road event in Marlow offering 5k, 10k and half marathon distances starting from ...

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Jun 26

RunThrough Marlow Trail Run June 2026

Location: Riverwoods Drive, Marlow SL7 1QU, UK

Time: From 09.00am

RunThrough Marlow Trail Run offers 5k, 10k and half marathon distances on scenic woodland and riverside trails around Marlow, with ...

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Jun 26

Hurst Show and Country Fayre 2026

Location: Martineau Green, St Nicholas Primary School and Hurst Village Halls, Hurst, Berkshire

Time: From 10.00am

A two-day village show and country fayre featuring attractions, arena events, craft stalls, classic vehicles, a dog show, live music, ...

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