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Things to do in Reading, December 2026

December 2026: events in Reading.

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Empty comedy club stage with a microphone and stool under a spotlight — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5 · 08:00 PM

Christmas Comedy Special - Reading

Just the Tonic at Popworld · Reading

From £19

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

Wed, Dec 9 · 07:30 PM

Alice Armstrong & Greg Coulson Christmas Special

Calico Bar & Eatery · Reading

From £17

Audience silhouettes facing a small club stage with a microphone and stool — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12 · 08:00 PM

CHRISTMAS COMEDY SPECIAL - READING · Dec 12

Just the Tonic at Popworld · Reading

From £19

Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 06:30 PM

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

The Great Hall University of Reading · Reading

From £19

Audience facing a lone stool and microphone at a comedy night — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 08:00 PM

CHRISTMAS COMEDY SPECIAL - READING · Dec 19

Just the Tonic at Popworld · Reading

From £19

Performer on stage in a large theatre with a full audience — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 31 · 07:30 PM

NEW YEAR'S EVE COMEDY SPECIAL - READING

Just the Tonic at Popworld · Reading

From £22

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

  • Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
  • Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
  • Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast