Things to do in Reading

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

A night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour!Roll up, roll up...a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque…

The Hexagon, Reading

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Hayseed Dixie

Hayseed Dixie began in the summer of 2000 in the fertile valley of Deer Lick Holler, deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee USA.

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Beverley Knight

Beverley Knight has been one of the UK's most consistent artists for almost three decades.

The Hexagon, Reading

Bat Sabbath

Following years of touring and amid plenty of work and development for their own compositions, Cancer Bats explored a collective love of metal gods Black Sabbat…

The Face Bar, Reading

Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Gary Delaney's last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back.

The Hexagon, Reading

East Reading Festival

The festival is a free community-focused event, with a music stage, spoken word/poetry stage, a funfair, a small food court with a variety of different cuisines…

Palmer Park, Reading

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Michael Starring Ben

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's u…

The Hexagon, Reading

Faithless

Special DJ set from the legendary Faithless, plus support.

Englefield House, Reading

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Faithless

Special DJ set from the legendary Faithless, plus support.

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

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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 and Estate, Reading

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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

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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

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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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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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 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…

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Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.This breathtaking produc…

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

Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: Dead!!!

Yorkshire’s biggest b-d and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2024 is back, after yet another sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Hawkwind

Psychedelic hippie warhorses Hawkwind, still best known for the epic 'Silver Machine' and for having naked women fire-eating on stage with them.

The Hexagon, Reading

Richard Ayoade - Afterthoughts

Partially recognisable for being in The IT Crowd, his acclaimed films Submarine and The Double, he has also hosted TV landfill like Travel Man and The Crystal M…

The Hexagon, Reading

Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities

What happens when pure comedy takes human form?What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up?Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing.

Sub89, Reading

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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

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

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

Alan Davies

He thinks he’s Marty McFly but he’s older than Doc Brown. He spends more time in the pharmacy than the gym. Subject to relentless eye rolls from his kids.

The Hexagon, Reading

Jim Jones All Stars

A bubbling swamp curse of unholy ass shake, Jim Jones All Stars is the latest project from garage godfather Jim Jones.

The Face Bar, 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

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

Sam Campbell

I definitely don't know what's going on. I'm not even sure I know what's happening anymore. But I cannot wait to come to your town and respect your traditions.

The Hexagon, 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

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

Tom Stade

Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show.Join…

Sub89, Reading

Will Wilde

Will Wildes intense harmonica style steals the spotlight from the traditional blues rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Gary Moore as it does to Sonn…

The Face Bar, Reading

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

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

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

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