The Best Events In Reading

By Marcus Sanigar • Food, Drink & Events Copywriter, DesignMyNight 10-year hospitality, travel and events expert, writing for Expedia, Trainline and more. Last updated on 12th March 2026

Nestled on the River Thames, Reading is a vibrant town with a rich history and a thriving cultural scene. Known for its world-class shopping, historic landmarks, and lively music festivals, the city offers something for everyone. But beyond its historic charm, Reading is a hub for quirky activities, whether you’re looking for a fun night out, a unique experience, or a chance to explore the city’s hidden gems.

In this guide, we’ve curated a selection of exciting events happening around the city - from painting classes and quirky pub nights to family-friendly activities and themed brunches so you'll never run out of things to do in Reading.

Reading Fun Team Building Interactive Treasure Hunt!

@ Reading Town Centre on Fri, 20th Oct 2017 - Thu, 31st Dec 2026

Embark on an exciting adventure with the Reading Fun Team Building Interactive Treasure Hunt. This thrilling city-wide challenge combines puzzles, riddles, and trivia to uncover hidden gems around Reading. Perfect for teams, you'll navigate through the city's landmarks while testing your knowledge and solving clues that reveal fascinating stories of the area.

It's an ideal way to strengthen team bonds while having a blast exploring the town. Available in three packages - Bronze (£15 per person), Silver (£35), and Gold (£70) - each offers different levels of support, from basic game assistance to live monitoring, personalised challenges, and even an awards ceremony.

Quiz Night ⋅ Something A Little Different ⋅ Bar Crawl
Tickets from £15.00 - £70.00

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Market House

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If you're on the hunt for the best events in Reading this weekend then you'll be sure to find something on at Market House. Housed in a former bank, the establishment features industrial chic interiors and offers a variety of amenities, including Club Shuffle, ping pong, and a karaoke booth.

You'll find themed quiz nights taking place here, and they also run drag brunches - there's plenty of glitter-fuelled fun to be had when entry is typically free and there are lots of fabulous prizes to be won.

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Cocktail Bar ⋅ Restaurant Bar ⋅ Party Bar

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ABBA The Tribute

@ Playlist Live Reading on Fri, 10th Apr 2026 @ 18:00 - 22:00

Get ready to say Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! at the ultimate ABBA Tribute Night hosted by Abba's Angels. Expect timeless anthems, iconic outfits and pure disco energy from one of the UK's leading tribute acts.

You'll hear all the classics you know and love, from Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia to Waterloo and Super Trouper. Tickets for this night of epic vocals, dazzling costumes, dancefloor fillers and non-stop nostalgia start from just £11.