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The ELO Show

THE ELO SHOW - The World’s Greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne and E.L.O returns to The Hexagon in 2027 with a stunning new stage production, featuring a band of ama…

The Hexagon, Reading

It Wasn't a Phase @ Reading Facebar

One band, bringing to life the anthems of our youth, It Wasn't A Phase are coming to The Facebar playing all your favourite tracks by My Chemical Romance, Fall…

The Face Bar, Reading

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Carl Hutchinson: Fine Whine

Carl has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter.

Sub89, Reading

The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins

On sale to Members from Thu 4 June, 10amOn general sale Fri 5 June, 10amThe eternal shame of Sue PerkinsReturning to Reading Hexagon by popular demand!You may k…

The Hexagon, Reading

Evening Intro to Wine!

The start of your wine tasting journey! Spend a couple of hours in the company of one of our qualified tutors practicing how to swirl, sniff and slurp your way…

Reading Biscuit Factory, Reading

Marquee Square Heroes - Fish-Era Marillion Tribute

Echoes of Halcyon Days: A Tribute to Marillion and Marquee Square Heroes Reflections on a Generation's Musical Journey and the Enduring Power of NostalgiaSo her…

The Face Bar, Reading

Reading Town Hall Silent Disco

Dance, laugh and sing your heart out at Reading Town Hall's Silent Disco! Step into the magnificent surroundings of Reading Town Hall for an unforgettable Silen…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

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Giovanni: Unstoppable

On sale: Friday 5 June, 10am. Reading Arts Members - Thursday 4 June, 10am. He’s back...

The Hexagon, Reading

Donaheys Learn to Dance in a Day Experience

Looking to learn to dance quickly and confidently? Join Donaheys for our fun and friendly 4-hour Learn to Dance In A Day Experience – perfect for absolute begin…

Loddon Hall, Reading

Cirque: the Greatest Show

On Sale from Fri 10th July, 10amReading Arts Members' Priority Booking from Thurs 9th July, 10am Step into a world where iconic musical theatre favourites meet…

The Hexagon, Reading

Amy Gledhill: Thanks for Having Me

Amy Gledhill has appeared on the biggest comedy shows on TV, won the most prestigious award in live comedy AND starred in a Netflix blockbuster.

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Catseye 3sixty, Reading

Whether you know every dance or you're the parent who's heard Gnarly 500 times in the car... you're going to LOVE this one ★

3sixty, Reading

Phil Wang: UH OH

On Sale from Fri 26th June 2026 at 10amReading Arts Members' Priority booking from Thu 25th June 2026 at 10amUH OH.

The Hexagon, Reading

The Cinelli Brothers

Winners of the 2026 UK Blues Band of the Year and included on the prestigious “Class Of 2025 - Must See Live Acts” by Drowned In Sound, The Cinelli Brothers are…

The Face Bar, Reading

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The Dazed Minded - in Malcolm We Trust Number 16

In Malcolm We Trust Number 16The annual knees up to celebrate the birth of Malcolm UnwinThe Dazed Minded Horse Rock Mal Function the New Wave Poet Rat Boy's Mag…

Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading

World of Wine: Explore Australia and New Zealand!

A lot of people think of Australian wine as reliable, fruit-driven wines. Whilst that is true the world of Australian wine is far more complex, as is its climat…

Reading Biscuit Factory, Reading

The Office of Eternal Optimism by Shôn Dale-Jones

When Shôn decides to make a show that will inspire hope, he soon discovers it’s much much harder than he thought it might be. Convinced audiences need some ligh…

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

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Andy Parsons: Work in Progress

After his 100+ date sellout & critical smash ‘Please #@!$ Off To Mars’ Tour 2025/26 and his ITVX comedy special, Andy is back with a brand new work-in-progress…

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Michael Portillo

Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. The inimitable Michael Portillo joins us live on stage to share funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his ex…

The Hexagon, Reading

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Noisy Kids

The Gods are Back in TownJoin the full might of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a musical journey through the fantastical worlds of myths and legends from…

The Hexagon, Reading

Nik Kershaw: Musings and Lyrics

On Sale Friday 27 March 2026 at 10am.An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw.Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scen…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

Rick Wakeman - THE WIZARD OF PROG

On sale to Members Thu 4 June 10amOn general sale Fri 5 June 10amKeyboard player extraordinaire Rick Wakeman CBE is back in 2027 with the English Rock Ensemble!…

The Hexagon, Reading

The Turn of the Screw

Based on the seminal ghost story by Henry JamesEngland. A remote country house. A young governess, hired to care for two children, begins what appears to be an…

Reading Rep Theatre, Reading

My English Persian Kitchen

What would you take if you were forced to leave home with no hope of returning? How would you make a fresh start somewhere completely new?

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Italian Wine and Pizza Pairing

Journey to the four corners of Italy in one single day. Taste 6 wines as we explore this specatucular peninsular.

Reading Biscuit Factory, Reading

The Small Strings vs The Audience

On Sale Friday 15th May @ 10amAfter a sell-out show in 2026, The Small Strings once again bring their ‘vs The Audience’ show back to South Street.The Small Stri…

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

AKA Noel Gallagher

AKA Noel Gallagher will be playing over two hours of Noel's songs, both Oasis & High Flying Birds.

The Face Bar, Reading

A Decade of Readiophonics

Readiophonics is an a capella community vocal group based in Reading, who recently celebrated their tenth anniversary.

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Ahmed Dickinson, Guitar

Early Bird Offer 10% off ALL tickets if booked before midnight on FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBERIt is with great regret that Miloš Karadaglić has to regretfully withdraw fr…

Reading Town Hall, Reading

Future Transmissions Presents Skeletal Family

Skeletal FamilyBeing one of the more prominent Indie / Alternative bands from the early / mid 1980's, Skeletal Family enjoyed relatively major national and inte…

The Face Bar, Reading

Wine and Crisps Tasting

Sometimes you just don't have anything in the fridge, can't be bothered to cook, and for some reason can't decide on a takeaway, but still fancy having some win…

Reading Biscuit Factory, Reading

Harry Enfield and No Chums!

On sale from Fri 5th June, 10amReading Arts' Priority Booking from Thurs 4th June, 10amRuntime approx 1hr 50mins incl interval.Harry Enfield: And No Chums!Join…

The Hexagon, Reading

Celebrating 150 Years of the Rising Sun Arts Centre W Ben Marwood/ Katacombs/Jay Newton

Celebrating 150 years of the Rising Sun Arts Centre w Ben Marwood/ Katacombs/Jay Newton and also celebrating 24 years of Future Transmissions (Club Velocity) pu…

Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading

Future Transmissions Presents Los Fastidios

Los Fastidios presetsLos FastidiosThe Los Fastidios sound is a powerful melodic streetpunk which mixes classical 80's British Punk-OI !

The Face Bar, Reading

SuperME

SuperME once believed that heroes had to wear capes and masks. But it turns out there are heroes everywhere – and most of them don’t wear either!You might spot…

Reading Rep Theatre, Reading

World of Wine: South Africa and the USA.

Join us for an evening of spectacular New World showstoppers! South Africa has a long and distinguished history of wine production going back over 400 years! Si…

Reading Biscuit Factory, Reading

Geoff Norcott: Work in Progress

On sale to Members Thursday 10th September, 10amOn general sale Friday 11th September, 10amGeoff Norcott is building up for his next big national tour.

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Rob Auton: Jupiter

This show is a story about a time when Rob Auton had a job as an estate agent on the planet Jupiter. It is fiction.

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

80s Live

You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up! Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party sh…

The Hexagon, Reading

I Saw Satan at the 7-Eleven

Fear and Loathing meets South Park in a screwball monologue that's part romance, part buddy comedy, part body horror. Two miles north of Hell, a nameless deadbe…

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Dusseldorf Symphony Orchestra

Alpesh Chauhan, Conductor Hyeyoon Park, Violin Beethoven Overture: Coriolan Brahms Violin Concerto Mendelssohn Symphony No.3 "Scottish" Reading and Düsseldorf c…

The Hexagon, Reading

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David Elms Describes a Room

Following another totally sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and a residency at London’s Soho Theatre, the acclaimed improv comedy phenomenon heads out on its…

South Street Arts Centre, Reading

Lost In Music ‐ One Night at the Disco

LOST IN MUSIC - One Night at the Disco! Returns for 2027!Step back into the era of glitter balls and groove - Lost in Music is back with a brand-new, high-energ…

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.

Reading Town Hall, Reading

World of Wine: Discover South America!

A warm welcome to our South America evening! Whilst there are many similarities between the modern success stories of Chilean and Argentinian wine, these countr…

Reading Biscuit Factory, Reading

Celebrating 150 Years of the Rising Sun Arts Centre With Barrelhaus

Future Transmissions presentsBarrelHaus Alt-rock from Oxford, best played loud. Inspired by Queens of The Stone Age, Sound Garden and Black Sabbath, BarrelHaus…

Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading

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Professor David Olusoga: The 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

The Shadow Shuffle 4

The Shadow Shuffle 4 Lineup TBC....

The Face Bar, Reading