Things to do in Reading

Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

Fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories and laugh out loud surrealism.An hour of sensational improvised comedy hosted by two of the UK’s master…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

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Bed By 10pm

Fancy going out for a dance but not keen on sacrificing the next day? We've got you covered!Bed By 10pm is a chance for ravers over 30 to relive the peak of the…

Sub89, Reading

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Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

Fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories and laugh out loud surrealism.An hour of sensational improvised comedy hosted by two of the UK’s master…

The Concert Hall, Reading

Last chance · tomorrow

Warrior Soul

Warrior Soul is an American hard rock band formed by lead singer and producer Kory Clarke.

The Face Bar, Reading

Fin Taylor: The Pre-emptive Comeback Special

Men want to be him, Women want their boyfriends to stop showing them his videos. The King of the Internet Jungle is back where he belongs, doing stand-up in fro…

The Concert Hall, Reading

Fin Taylor: The Pre-emptive Comeback Special

Men want to be him, Women want their boyfriends to stop showing them his videos. The King of the Internet Jungle is back where he belongs, doing stand-up in fro…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie, the UK’s angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new Live Show touring the UK.Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer’s…

The Hexagon, Reading

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Reading Careers Fair

Meet local and national employers face-to-face at the Reading Careers Fair. Free entry for candidates.

Penta Hotel, Reading

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Taylormania

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time.

The Hexagon, Reading

Susan Calman

A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years.

The Concert Hall, Reading

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Susan Calman

A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years.

Reading Town Hall, Reading

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London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orch…

The Hexagon, Reading

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Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life

Hi. I’m Romesh Ranganathan and I Will Change Your Life.Tired of trying quick fixes and papering over the cracks in your life?

The Hexagon, Reading

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Step Into Christmas

Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year.

The Hexagon, Reading

Murder Trial Tonight

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doo…

The Hexagon, Reading

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Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

The Hexagon, Reading

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Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2027 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.Established as t…

The Hexagon, Reading

The Specials Ltd.

The Specials Ltd are the UK's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Legends, The Specials.When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they l…

Sub89, Reading

Man In The Mirror

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP!This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrify…

The Hexagon, Reading

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.This is a tribute concert experience.

Great Hall: University Of Reading, Reading

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From the Jam

From the Jam features Bruce Foxton from the original Jam line up. He also spent 15 years playing bass with Stiff Little Fingers.

Sub89, Reading

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

Great Hall: University Of Reading, Reading

Alison Moyet

The tour celebrates 40 years as a solo artist as well as the release of her new album ‘KEY’ on Fri 4 Oct, which features a collection of reworked singles, fan f…

The Hexagon, Reading

Duke Special

Seamus Heaney described his friend, the poet Michael Longley, as: 'a keeper of the artistic estate, a custodian of griefs and wonders'. On this very special tou…

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

The Orb

The Orb virtually invented the electronic genre known as ambient house, resurrecting slower, more soulful rhythms and providing a soundtrack for early-morning r…

Sub89, Reading

The Dreamboys

Dreamboys are ready to give you a night of fun, fantasy and no holding back with their brand new UK tour!Dreamboys return for another sensational theatre and ar…

The Hexagon, Reading

Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand Up Years

What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…?

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Candlelight: Coldplay vs Ed Sheeran

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience.Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone.Performers…

Great Hall: University Of Reading, Reading

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose.

Great Hall: University Of Reading, Reading

Red Richardson: Premium Economy

Red Richardson is an internationally renowned stand up comedian, writer, and actor.

Sub89, Reading

The Magic Numbers

Indie-pop and pop-rock by the four-piece from Hanwell, comprised of two pairs of brothers and sisters.

St Laurence's Church, Reading

Tyber and Pete from The Dualers

9 piece Jamaican Rhythm and Blues band.

Sub89, Reading

Candlelight: Valentines Day Special

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before in Aberdeen.

Great Hall: University Of Reading, Reading

Forbidden Nights

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating over 10 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips!Ready for a ne…

The Hexagon, Reading

Ahir Shah

HBO and Netflix star Ahir Shah (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, QI) is back with his new stand-up show Golden.

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Rachel Parris: The Rachel Parris Songbook

In 2026, Parris announced The Rachel Parris Songbook – gathering together some of her best-loved musical material from the past decade and a half, alongside fre…

The Concert Hall, Reading

Rachel Parris: The Rachel Parris Songbook

In 2026, Parris announced The Rachel Parris Songbook – gathering together some of her best-loved musical material from the past decade and a half, alongside fre…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

The Rachel Parris Songbook

The BAFTA-nominated comedian is back on the road, bringing some of her favourite songs from the last fifteen years of her comedy career, alongside brand new sta…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

Harry Enfield and No Chums

From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney, a Thatcherite Visionary, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry will reflect on 40 years of arsing about in comedy and…

The Hexagon, Reading

Paul Foot: the Future

Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show.Remember when people were excited for the fu…

The Hexagon, Reading

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Paul Foot: the Future

Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show.Remember when people were excited for the fu…

The Concert Hall, Reading

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Fisherman's Friends

Bound together by lifelong friendship and shared experience for more than 25 years, the Fisherman’s Friends have met on the Platt (harbour) in their native Port…

The Hexagon, Reading

Professor David Olusoga - A Global History Of The British Cup Of Tea

There is nothing more British than a cup of tea.Tea is our national drink; our national obsession. Yet the history of tea is the ultimate global story.

The Concert Hall, Reading

Professor David Olusoga - A Global History Of The British Cup Of Tea

There is nothing more British than a cup of tea.Tea is our national drink; our national obsession. Yet the history of tea is the ultimate global story.

Reading Town Hall, Reading

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Matt Forde: Project Holy Moly

Another new Prime Minister. Another new government. Another set of black holes.Join leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Perfor…

The Concert Hall, Reading

Matt Forde: Project Holy Moly

Another new Prime Minister. Another new government. Another set of black holes.Join leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Perfor…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

Ed Byrne: No Dramas

Ed just wants to live a life free of hassles or drama.He feels he’s earned it, but the world has other plans for him.

The Hexagon, Reading

Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

The Concert Hall, Reading