Events in Reading

02/06/2026

There is still a chance to get a free ticket for the first Community Seminar Series hosted by Sociology at the University of Reading: ‘Who Lives in a House Like This? Race, Racism and Social (In)Justice in Housing’.

This thought-provoking talk will explore how racism and inequality continue to shape housing experiences for minoritised ethnic communities across the UK, drawing on national survey and census data alongside community-based research.

🎙 Speaker: Professor Nissa Finney, University of St Andrews
📅 Wednesday 3 June 2026
🕖 5:00pm – 6:30pm
📍 Henley Business School 108, Whiteknights Campus, University of Reading

Free to attend and open to the public, staff, and students.

Register for a free ticket at the link in the comments ⬇️

29/05/2026

The Reading Water Fest Team is looking for enthusiastic volunteer stewards to help them welcome visitors during the event and keep the day running smoothly!

What you’ll gain:
✅ Experience of working within an events team
✅ Experience of welcoming visitors of all ages, in an engaging environment
✅ Learning more about Reading’s charity and community organisations
✅ A fun day out!

📆 Saturday 27 June, the shifts on the day of the event are 9am - 2pm or 1.45pm - 6.45pm
📍 Forbury Gardens, Reading Abbey Ruins, Chestnut Walk and Riverside Walk

Interested in helping out? Find out more and apply at the link in the comments ⬇️

29/05/2026

Are you looking for an event venue?
Community centres in Reading offer halls and meeting rooms for hire - they are quick and easy to book ⬇️

You can now book our community centre rooms, halls, and meeting spaces online

Whether you need a place to meet, to celebrate, or teach, booking is quick and easy ➡️ https://rdguk.info/URZmA

29/05/2026

Apply at https://forms.gle/caeECtWpbmmmAXvEA

The Fashion Show is back at Reading Water Fest 2026 on Saturday 27 June! 👗

Get ready for a fantastic showcase of style, creativity, and sustainability! We’re bringing the catwalk back, and we need models to rock second-hand outfits! Join us as a Sustainable Fashion Show model to celebrate an eco-friendly lifestyle - apply at the link in the comments ⬇️

28/05/2026

Armed Forces Day - 1 month to go!

📆 Sunday 28 June 2026, 11am - 4pm
📍 Broad Street and Forbury Gardens, Reading

Reading will come together to honour and remember those who sacrificed so much during the World Wars and all those who have served and are still serving in the Armed Forces.

The day will feature:
- performances by the Reading Scottish Pipe Band
- local Armed Forces Representatives
- information stalls and activities from Armed Forces charities

If you’re a local Armed Forces charity and want to take part, please sign up using the link in the comments ⬇️

22/05/2026

5,4,3,2,1 blast off!

Reading loves reading launches tomorrow Saturday 23 May with events and crafts across Reading Libraries

Help decorate a rocket at your local library on launch day, take part in half term crafts, enter our art competition to win a family ticket to Reading Rep's Christmas panto and of course sign up the whole family to Reading loves reading!

The mission for primary school children is to read 6 books over three visits to the library. All finishers will receive a certificate and small prize, and can enter into a branch prize draw to win one of 7 Lego sets. They can also enter our colouring competition to win a family ticket to Reading Rep's Christmas panto.

Book Bingo is back for teens and adults. Complete a line on your bingo card over 3 visits to the library to enter a prize draw for a chance to win vouchers.

Last year 1,863 children and 540 adults took part in Reading loves reading and we want to see this number rocket! Children can challenge parents, carers and even their teachers to read alongside them.

Each mission is free to join. Find out more from Battle Library Manager Terry in our video.

22/05/2026

Craft, Lego clubs, Rhymetimes, interactive floors and tables, reading challenges with prizes and LOTS of books.

Hear from our young resident and Branch Manager Terry about all the fun for children at your local library all year round.

Reading Libraries

21/05/2026

“All year round we have loads to do for the kids”

Our young resident and museum staff chat about tots trails, dress up, crafts, the giant deer, clay modelling, chocolate fossils and lots more for children at Reading Museum

Free and low-cost activities all year round.

18/05/2026

5,4,3,2,1 blast off! Reading love reading launches Saturday 23rd of May with events and crafts across Reading Libraries.* Help us decorate a rocket at your local library on launch day, take part in half term crafts, enter our art competition to win a family ticket to Reading Rep's Christmas panto and of course sign up the whole family to Reading loves reading! See What's On Reading for details.
The mission for primary school children is to read 6 books over three visits to the library. All finishers will receive a certificate and small prize, and can enter into a branch prize draw to win one of 7 Lego sets. They can also enter our colouring competition to win a family ticket to Reading Rep's Christmas panto.
Book Bingo is back for teens and adults. Complete a line on your bingo card over 3 visits to the library to enter a prize draw for a chance to win vouchers.
Last year 1,863 children and 540 adults took part in Reading loves reading and we want to see this number rocket! Children can challenge parents, carers and even their teachers to read alongside them.
Each mission is free to join and we no longer charge overdue fines.
*excluding Reading Central Library which is closed due to the move to the Civic Centre