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The Wombats wowed the crowds at Englefield Live - a man playing an electric guitar
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Wombats bring joy to Englefield ahead of Beach Boys only UK date

The first of four great nights of music launched with a set headlined by The Wombats. Englefield Live returned to the West Berkshire...

The French flag flying in a breeze. Reading Bastille Day festival takes place in Forbury Gardens
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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...

The logo to Reading Bastille Day festival
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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...

Reading Buses emerald bus going through Reading Town Centre. it is passing under a recreation of the Reading festival logo
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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...

Armed Forces Day is returning to Reading's Forbury Gardens. Pictured are some Gurkhas holding their regimental colours in front of the Maiwand Lion
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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...

Mr C sitting down against a yellow background
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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...

Some canal barges on the Kennet & Avon Canal for Water Fest
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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...

Artworks by members of the Reading Guild of Artists are on show at its annual exhibition
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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...

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Las Vegas sibling trio The Dollheads head to Reading for summer show

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Countdown is on for the billionth dart thrown in Flight Club venues worldwide

Mike d’Abo brings the Sensational 60s back to Reading

Manfred Mann star Mike d’Abo talks hits and local real ale

Fisherman’s Friends returning to Reading in 2027

Sea shanty sensations Fisherman’s Friends lock in 2027 Reading date

Daniel Kitson brings work-in-progress comedy show to South Street

Acclaimed comic reveals comedy preview as he shapes new production