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An unrivalled diary of special events sets Reading apart from the rest

From Children's Festival to Reading Festival, the programme of special events in Reading keeps it at the forefront of cultural activity in the south of England. 

As well as a unique programme of events and festivals set in and around the town we're also ideally located for some of the most iconic events on the British events calendar, including Henley Royal Regatta and Royal Ascot.

There are plenty of new activities taking place in 2010, to keep you coming back for more -  look out for the new Live after Five programme as well as the Local Flavours Food Festival and our mouth-watering Eat Reading events through the summer.

Major local and regional events are listed here - if you're planning a visit make sure you know which weekends are likely to be the liveliest.  For local live music, arts and other cultural listings over then next few weeks use our quick link to local listings from "getreading".    

Enjoy!