Things to do in Reading

Faithless

Special DJ set from the legendary Faithless, plus support.

Englefield House and Estate, Reading

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Faithless

Special DJ set from the legendary Faithless, plus support.

Englefield House, Reading

Last chance · 3 days left

Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the alternative rock band The Verve.

Englefield House and Estate, Reading

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Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the alternative rock band The Verve.

Englefield House, Reading

Last chance · 4 days left

Ministry of Sound Classical

Three decades of dance performed by a 40-piece London Concert Orchestra.The greatest dance compilations of all-time hit the stage with your favourite dance trac…

Englefield House and Estate, Reading

Last chance · 5 days left

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell

The original line-up of UB40 with Ali, Astro and Mickey enjoyed huge success over a period of 30 years from 1979 until 2008, including number 1 album’s and mult…

Englefield House and Estate, Reading

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Gin & Rum Festival

Trusted by over 200,000 attendees across the UK, the Gin & Rum Festival is the nation's largest and Most-loved touring festival dedicated to the world's favouri…

University Great Hall, Reading

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Reading Pride

Award winning charity run by volunteers promoting equality in relation to LGBT+ people in Reading & across the Thames Valley.

Reading Town Centre, Reading

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Reading Pride

InfoThe Love Unites 2024 Parade & Festival in Reading takes place on Saturday, 5th September 2026.We work throughout the year to promote equality and to celebra…

King's Meadow, Reading

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The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer's Labour and the fact that he voted for it.

The Hexagon, 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

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland…

The Hexagon, 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

GirlyPop Live

Calling all pop music fans! Live Republic is thrilled to present GirlyPop Live, a spectacular celebration of all things pop!Get ready for an unforgettable day t…

3sixty, Reading

Simon Evans: Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun

Staring at the Sun sees Simon Evans (Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Simon Evans Goes to Market, One Person Found This Helpful) squintin…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

The Brain Bending Science Illusion Show

Seriously silly science for all ages!Join The Magical Mr West and his corvid companion Crowbert on a journey into the brain bending world of science illusions!

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

Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

“Paul Merton and Suki Webster’s Improv Show” is a night of fast, and fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories, songs and laugh out loud surrealism.

The Concert Hall, Reading

Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

“Paul Merton and Suki Webster’s Improv Show” is a night of fast, and fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories, songs and laugh out loud surrealism.

Reading Town Hall, Reading

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

Warrior Soul

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

The Face Bar, Reading

Flo & Joan

Multi-award winning musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan are climbing out of their pits, armed with a piano and percussion section to bring you a brand n…

The Concert Hall, Reading

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026…

The Hexagon, Reading

Bye Bye Baby

Bye Bye Baby is a jaw dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

The Hexagon, 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

Candlelight: Queen vs ABBA

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

Great Hall: University Of Reading, Reading

Sindhu Vee: Swanky

Someone once asked Sindhu Vee a very stupid question. She wants to tell you about it.From the award-winning star of Live at the Apollo comes a brand-new stand-u…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

Sindhu Vee: Swanky

Someone once asked Sindhu Vee a very stupid question. She wants to tell you about it.From the award-winning star of Live at the Apollo comes a brand-new stand-u…

The Concert Hall, 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

Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing.

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

Millie Manders and The Shutup

Incorporating her love of all things music with a sassy social consciousness, Millie creates cross-genre punk that is hard to ignore.

The Face Bar, 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

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface.Join the "tall, chao…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface.Join the "tall, chao…

The Concert Hall, Reading

Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You

Tez Ilyas, one of the most most celebrated stars in British comedy, returns to stage in 2023 with an hour of his trademark, no-holds barred, crowd participation…

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress

Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff joke…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

Tom Stade

Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade is back on the road with a brand-new show - taking aim at the absurdities of modern times with his contagious charm and incisive,…

Sub89, Reading