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Friday, July 18, 2025

Events

Reading Bastille Day: Inside the heart of town’s ever-popular French festival

For nearly a decade and a half, Reading’s Bastille Day Festival has quietly blossomed into one of the town’s most distinctive cultural celebrations – a vibrant fusion of French...

Vive la France! 2-day Bastille celebrations coming to Reading this weekend

Bastille Day is to once again be celebrated in Reading’s Forbury Gardens, and the event is so big that it takes place across a...

Nettlebed Folk Club at 50: A feast of folk to mark big anniversary – and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your...

How about this for the ultimate Nettlebed Folk Club line-up? Cara Dillon, Sam Lakeman, Feast of Fiddles, Maddy Prior, Chris While, Julie Matthews, Kellie...

Reading Buses mocktails? We’ll raise our glasses! Family fun as annual open day returns this Sunday

Guests can learn about the colourful world of Reading Buses at its annual open day.  The free event will be held between 11am and 4pm...

Armed Forces Day returns to Reading on Sunday, June 29

People in Reading can celebrate the incredible work and bravery of members of the military at the 2025 Armed Forces Day.  A day of events...

14 hours of fun! Readipop reveals another 19 names for its one-day wonder

Nineteen more acts have been announced for Readipop Fiesta 2025, including former Shamen frontman Mr C. The all-day fundraiser at the University of Reading Students’...

It’s back! Reading’s brilliant Water Fest returns to the Kennet and Avon Canal for the 36th time

Reading’s famous canal will be at its most splendid this weekend for the 36th annual Water Fest. Visitors to the free event will be...

Reading Guild of Artists welcomes art fans to its 94th Annual Exhibition

The Reading Guild of Artists annual exhibition is an opportunity for its talented members to showcase their work, and give visitors the chance to...

The summer of Shaun The Sheep! Reading to host sheepy sculpture trail over the school holidays

Shaun The Sheep has always been happy to muck about with those who cannot bleat, and this summer, well, life’s a treat as a...

Beauty and the Beast: Reading’s youngsters invited to add some sparkle to this year’s pantomime

Christmas might seem like six months away, but preparations are already being made for this year’s pantomime, Beauty and the Beast. Reading’s Hexagon Theatre will...

Burghfield Box Kart Bash promises thrills, spills and high-speed hilarity

Thrills, spills, and high-speed hilarity are promised at the Burghfield Box Kart Bash later this month. The event is returning to the home of the historic Auclum Hill...