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Things to do in Reading, October 2026

October 2026: events in Reading.

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Alan Davies - Think Ahead

Mon, Oct 5 · 07:30 PM

Alan Davies - Think Ahead

Hexagon Theatre · Reading

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Chris Ramsey: Here Man

Wed, Oct 7 · 07:30 PM

Chris Ramsey: Here Man

Hexagon Theatre · Reading

From £34

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 7 · 07:45 PM

Robyn Hitchcock

South Street Arts Centre · Reading

From £28

The Bootleg Beatles

Thu, Oct 8 · 07:30 PM

The Bootleg Beatles

Hexagon Theatre · Reading

From £38

Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9 · 07:30 PM

Sindhu Vee: Swanky

Reading Concert Hall · Reading

From £30

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Oct 12 · 07:30 PM

Pebbledash

The Facebar · Reading

From £15

ELVANA: ELVIS FRONTED NIRVANA - READING - HEXAGON

Fri, Oct 16 · 07:00 PM

ELVANA: ELVIS FRONTED NIRVANA - READING - HEXAGON

Hexagon Theatre · Reading

From £33

Alison Moyet

Mon, Oct 19 · 06:30 PM

Alison Moyet

Hexagon Theatre · Reading

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Two actors on a dimly lit stage in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 21 · 07:30 PM

Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From A Really Nice Guy

The Hexagon · Reading

From £28

The Orb

Fri, Oct 23 · 07:30 PM

The Orb

Sub89 · Reading

From £31

Susan Calman: Tall Tales

Sat, Oct 24 · 07:30 PM

Susan Calman: Tall Tales

Reading Concert Hall · Reading

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Colourful stage show with dancers and musicians in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Oct 27 · 06:30 PM

Ezra Furman

Minster Church · Reading

From £29

Cocktail being prepared at a bar — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 31 · 03:00 PM

Garage Nation Reading Halloween Day Party

Lola Lo · Reading

From £7

Costumed performer among guests at a candlelit dinner in a grand hall — AI-generated illustration

Ongoing · ends Dec 1

Reading, UK Murder Mystery: Solve the case!

3 Friar St · Reading

From £8

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running