What's on in Reading May 2026
We've gathered 13 events happening in Reading between 1 May – 31 May across 8 venues — led by music (5), theatre (3) and comedy (2), with 4 listings at South Street Arts Centre. Click any event to see times, prices and book direct.
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Top picks may 2026
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📅Mon 25 May·19:45
Home, I'm Darling
Progress Theatre, Reading
From £16
📅Tue 26 May·19:00
Midge Ure
The Hexagon, Reading
From £45
📅Wed 27 May·19:00
Hot, Smokin' BBQ Reds
Reading Biscuit Factory, Reading
Price not specified
📅Thu 28 May·19:00
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
Vue Reading, Reading
Price not specified
📅Thu 28 May·19:30
The Warner E Hodges International All Stars
The Face Bar, Reading
From £19
📅Thu 28 May·19:00
National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
The Hexagon, Reading
From £9
📅Fri 29 May·19:00
Mötley Crüde - the Dirt Tour 2026 - Sub 89 - Reading
Sub89, Reading
From £17
📅Fri 29 May·20:00
Bored Slippy / Barrelhaus / Belzaire
Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading
From £7
📅Fri 29 May·19:30
Fionn Regan
South Street Arts Centre, Reading
From £20
📅Fri 29 May·21:00
Beat:Cancer, Schism & CofM ft Toronto Is Broken & REEBZ - 29/5
The Face Bar, Reading
Price not specified
📅Sat 30 May·14:00
ICHI
South Street Arts Centre, Reading
From £13
📅Sat 30 May·20:00
Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand-Up Years
South Street Arts Centre, Reading
From £15
📅Sat 30 May·20:00
Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand Up Years
South Street Arts Centre, Reading
From £15
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Frequently asked
What's on in Reading May 2026?
13 events are listed in Reading May 2026, running from 1 May – 31 May across 8 venues. The biggest categories are music (5), theatre (3), comedy (2).
Where are most events being held in Reading May 2026?
South Street Arts Centre hosts 4 of the listed events, making it the busiest venue in Reading May 2026.
How do I book tickets?
Click any event card to see times, prices and book directly through Enjoy or the organiser. We surface real availability — events marked "Sold out" can't be booked.
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