# Events & Things To Do In Reading on 14th May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Reading on 14th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Reading on 14th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Reading - **Event Name**: Blank Peng: Accidental Death of a Communist - **Description**: Reading Indie Comedy Festival will return in 2026 between the 16 - 18 of May. The festival will comprise of 4 days of hilarious shows across Reading's independent comedy circuit. Further detail will follow as we confirm the festival programme so keep an e - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/blank-peng-accidental-death-of-a-communist/3600029453071421 - **Venue**: Pentahotel Reading - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYWJkMjEzYzAtMzFiMS0xMWYxLThkNWYtZWZiNTViYzQzMTZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzJiMmEyYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU0Nzc0NTg.avif - **Categories**: comedy, festivals, entertainment, performances, art, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Reading Indie Comedy Festival Presents: Jonathan Elston - **Description**: Reading Indie Comedy Festival will return in 2026 between the 16 - 18 of May. The festival will comprise of 4 days of hilarious shows across Reading's independent comedy circuit. Further detail will follow as we confirm the festival programme so keep an e - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/reading-indie-comedy-festival-presents-jonathan-elston/3600029901594158 - **Venue**: Pentahotel Reading - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83N2M5MDdmMC00MTNkLTExZjEtOWQ0Ni1kMzUzZmYwY2UxMzYtcmltZy13OTI0LWg5MjQtZGMwNjA2MDctZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc3MTg2NzY4.avif - **Categories**: Festivals, comedy, Sports, Art, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Reading Indie Comedy Festival 2026 - Festival Pass - **Description**: Reading Indie Comedy Festival will return in 2026 between the 14 - 17 of May. The festival will comprise of 4 days of hilarious shows across Reading's independent comedy circuit. Further detail will follow as we confirm the festival programme so keep an e - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/reading-indie-comedy-festival-2026-festival-pass/3600028179727457 - **Venue**: Milk Bar - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mNmM4MGJkMC00MTNhLTExZjEtYmVmMS04NzE4MTI1NDE4MWItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZGY0MDIwLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NzE4NTY5Mw.avif - **Categories**: comedy, festivals, entertainment, art, literary-art, business, parties, contests, dance, nonprofit, conferences - **Event Name**: 999 - **Description**: Punk legends 999 return to Reading with support from RAGE DC FREE ENTRY // 18+ ID Required @999Offical - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 37 - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/999/200029613551213 - **Venue**: 9 Gun Street , RG1 2JR Reading, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82OTZlM2ZkZGYzMmJiODM2MWM5N2E0NTQ1YmMwMDU3NjMwNTg1N2QzODJhNTk1OTFkMDZhMzFiYTI2MGJiZTcyLXJpbWctdzg1MC1oMzUwLWRjNGNkNDVjLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2MzE4MjY1.avif - **Event Name**: Reading Comedy Showcase - **Description**: A selection of the best established and emerging comedians from the Reading area. All Brought to you by Stand and Deliver + Reading Indi Comedy Festival. Doors 7pm. Show 8pm. Lineup subject to change Please be advised that you will need id to get into Re - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/reading-comedy-showcase/3600029453054631 - **Venue**: Reading Biscuit Factory - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMzIxZWNiMjAtNDEzZi0xMWYxLWIwYWEtMGJkOTkyOTY5NDY3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUyNy1kY2Q2MTUxNS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzcxODc1MTA.avif - **Categories**: comedy, Festivals, Art, Entertainment, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Future Transmissions presents Helicon - **Description**: Helicon was formed by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes in East Kilbride, Glasgow. Their sound blends psychedelia, electronica, guitars and sitars with a spirit of counter-cultural experimentation. Since signing to Fuzz Club in 2017, their music has fea - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 32 - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/future-transmissions-presents-helicon/200029693390245 - **Venue**: The Facebar - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9mZDg4ZGIzOTUwYmY1YWFkMTJkZTc1ZWJmNDJiZjFhNDkxZjhkNTMyMDViNWRlZjhhMDkyODAxMTEyNTBlNzczLXJpbWctdzg0Mi1oMTE5MS1kYzMzMzIzMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTc3OTM0Mg.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, friday-the-13th, art - **Event Name**: ACCA & Kaplan - the future ACCA Qualification - Reading - **Description**: ACCA & Kaplan UK Roadshows for Employers: Discover the future ACCA Qualification & What It Means for Your Finance TeamsAbout this EventJoin us for the future ACCA - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu May 14 2026 at 10:30 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/acca-and-kaplan-the-future-acca-qualification-reading/100001984371959950 - **Venue**: Kaplan Reading - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80NmZjYjE5MTYxZTc0MDUxMGRhMThhNjEwOWNlODcwMDQ0Y2Q4ZGQ3NmUxMWRiMjk2NWQ2Y2U5ZDk2NjE1ZTQzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzE3MWExMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzI4ODA4NTY.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Speed Dating Reading| Ages 40-55 - **Description**: You'll meet up to 20 people in one night at this very cool venue. - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/speed-dating-reading|-ages-40-55/300042398573 - **Venue**: The Cocktail Club Reading - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80ZTFhNjcwNDIyZDAxODc3NTNhYTg1YmMxYWVmOTNkMTNlMWEzN2FjMTRiMmIzOWU4YjhlYWQ0NjkzNjI3YjM4LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMwMzAzMDItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2OTk3ODA2.avif - **Categories**: speed-dating, meetups - **Event Name**: The Purple Turtle, Reading - **Description**: 999 live @The Purple Turtle, Reading - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/the-purple-turtle-reading/200028550610852 - **Venue**: The Purple Turtle, Reading - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yOWU1ODQ5YmUxM2ExYzQ5YjBhYTRiZmY2NWM2OWUxNjNmY2Y2NDMyNGY5YjdjM2JhMWQ2MjU1ZmIzYTFhYzlhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE0OTItZGNiYWZlYzItZ21pcj92PTE3NzYwOTY5Mjk.avif - **Event Name**: RG EMOM - May - **Description**: Readipop & XOX presents a night of live electronic music performances, conversations and exploration.About this EventDon't miss the final event of the Spring season of Reading EMOMs for 2026. - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/rg-emom-may/100001980705489438 - **Venue**: South Street Arts Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kMGE3N2E1ZDU5ZDI3NWVlYjA2N2VmMjlkZGU1MjJkNjc0NWU0MzhmYTIxMDk5ZDA3MWQ3ZmExMmFmNGM3OGU5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzIxMjEyNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjkyMzIwMzE.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, art - **Event Name**: World Groove Creative Networking - **Description**: Join us at World Groove Creative Networking for an afternoon of connections and inspiring collaborations with like-minded individuals.About this EventWelcome to World Groove Creative Networking! - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu May 14 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/world-groove-creative-networking/100001983156567679 - **Venue**: Progress Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83YzQwOTRlZjAzMmQ5MGQ4NTkwNmVjY2Q4MDM1ZjZiYjkwNzA4NWQ2YzZkZGQ1ZTI4OTk2ZjU3ZGM4YmEzZWM4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE3MTcxNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzExMTk3MzM.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: workshops, art - **Event Name**: Safeguarding Adults Training - May 2026 - **Description**: Introduction Free safeguarding adults training for charities and voluntary groups in Reading.About this EventIntroductionAll charities, voluntary and community groups have a - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu May 14 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/safeguarding-adults-training-may-2026/100001985995646440 - **Venue**: RISC 35-39 London St, Reading RG1 4PS - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jZDA0NTc5NzQwMGI3YmZiY2YyNGU5ZjY3MjY5ZGY0NGUxNDJmMWE2ZjJjYjEyNDBkNjkwNTYwYjUxMTc2OGFiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU4MjI3NDQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, charities, volunteering - **Event Name**: New Wave Creatives - Simple Letterpress - **Description**: New Wave Creatives is a supportive group for emerging artists and creatives aged 18–28.About this EventNew Wave Creatives is a supportive group for emerging artists and creatives aged 18– - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/new-wave-creatives-simple-letterpress/100001986974563407 - **Venue**: Jelly - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wYmNkYjg5NGRiZDdhYWI1NDQxOGZmYjBmYmViOWRhYWI2YTZlOGU2ZWNjNTkyMmQ0ZTA0ODNlMDdlZDZlZDc3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGNiZTdkNWQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1NzMxNjI3.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: workshops, art, exhibitions, meetups - **Event Name**: EquiStable™Physio Led Evening Polework Clinic - **Description**: EquiStable™ Polework clinics are Physiotherapist run clinics for your horse. Come and join us for a stronger, supple and balanced horse. Join Megan Rees (Chartered Physiotherapist and Veterinary Physiotherapist) for a Pilates based Polework session at Bo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/equistablephysio-led-evening-polework-clinic/200029873591648 - **Venue**: BARC Livery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80YTkwZjAwNDU0MzVlMGZhNzNlMzcyZmEzYTUyNTc3YmM0NDM3NmQ4Y2FlMGIxYzI3MDVhYTVlZGZkZTJhMzc5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzYyNWU1Zi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjE3NzMxNQ.avif - **Categories**: health-wellness, trips-adventures, pilates ## Trending Events in Reading - **Event Name**: Sisterhood circle - Full Moon - **Description**: Hey there, Im Rachel and i have absolutely loved attending sisterhood circles and connecting with like minded people, these events always get me feeling uplifted and more positive, its also so nice to have the support of others. So i would love to crea - **Venue**: 57 armour hill - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69baf581309c9.jpg - **Event Name**: Reading Festival 2026 - **Description**: Weekend Tickets are valid for campsite entry from 8am on Thursday 27th August 2026. Reading Festival Tickets are only valid when purchased directly from official agents of Festival Republic. We do not accept Print at Home tickets, Booking Confirmations, s - **Venue**: Richfield Avenue, Reading, Great Britain - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/796a38ca7cbc52293ecb29179072eb0f21a2e94c11ac9e22eba5ef4d474b30da-rimg-w940-h600-dc1d1c1b-gmir?v=1776672470 - **Event Name**: Reading Festival 2026 - Sunday - Chase and Status, Florence + The Machine Tickets - **Description**: Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Reading Festival 2026 - Sunday - Chase and Status, Florence + The Machine Tickets, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of - **Venue**: Richfield Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/40730740-088c-11f1-b6c3-c3694e9a4e40-rimg-w1200-h675-dc5d4949-gmir.jpg?v=1770953389 - **Event Name**: Reading Festival 2026 - Weekend + Early Entry Camping - **Description**: InformationWeekend Tickets are valid for campsite entry from 6pm on Wednesday 19th August 2026. Reading Festival Tickets are only valid when purchased directly from official agents of Festival Republic. We do not accept Print at Home ti - **Venue**: Richfield Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bf211a5e9e1ce73f90bca83b069f8cbd0da09c53f715537bae248d54c7493c75-rimg-w1024-h576-dc090706-gmir.jpg?v=1769700087 - **Event Name**: Florence + The Machine in Reading - **Description**: 🎤 Join Florence + The Machine LIVE at TBA on Sunday, August 30, 2026! 🎤 Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Florence + The Machine is coming to TBA on Sunday, August 30, 2026 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/206cd840-0a58-11f1-b6c3-c3694e9a4e40-rimg-w1200-h675-dc482d18-gmir.webp?v=1771150904 - **Event Name**: Reading Festival 2026 - Sunday - **Description**: InformationThis ticket does not grant access to the Reading Festival campsites. Reading Festival Tickets are only valid when purchased directly from official agents of Festival Republic. We do not accept Print at Home tickets, Booking C - **Venue**: Richfield Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cb210511bc21295db443a92972b66c04a5cf4d098c58dd6511787750ce9bb790-rimg-w1024-h576-dc090706-gmir.jpg?v=1769700123 - **Event Name**: Reading Festival 2026 - Friday - Fontaines D.C., Charli XCX Tickets - **Description**: Reading Festival at Richfield Avenue✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Reading Festival 2026 - Friday - Fontaines D.C., Charli XCX Tickets, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Richfield Avenue in vi - **Venue**: Richfield Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/89de1f60-e1f8-11f0-9719-ef42b75120cb-rimg-w1200-h675-dc5d4949-gmir.jpg?v=1766711803 - **Event Name**: Reading Festival - **Description**: Reading Festival is back, bringing you the best acts to finish off the summer!ArtistsCharli XCXDaveRayeSkeptaChase & StatusGeeseFontaines D.C.Kneecap - **Venue**: Little John's Farm - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a33ef7cd2d0676ca2cca12bf38bcd87d0967f6b85e0593e762bb733dce660690-rimg-w1024-h1024-dced1b24-gmir.jpg?v=1769057483 - **Event Name**: Reading Festival 2026 - Weekend Non-Camping - **Description**: InformationThis ticket does not grant access to the Reading Festival campsites. Reading Festival Tickets are only valid when purchased directly from official agents of Festival Republic. We do not accept Print at Home tickets, Booking C - **Venue**: Richfield Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f719e579b0ab34981d0837a332aaf21fefa83372e3f3622f847c8aa2aa144335-rimg-w1024-h576-dc090706-gmir.jpg?v=1769700062 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Reading? - **A:** Blank Peng: Accidental Death of a Communist (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at Pentahotel Reading), Reading Indie Comedy Festival Presents: Jonathan Elston (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at Pentahotel Reading), Reading Indie Comedy Festival 2026 - Festival Pass (Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Milk Bar), 999 (Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at 9 Gun Street , RG1 2JR Reading, United Kingdom), Reading Comedy Showcase (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at Reading Biscuit Factory). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Reading? - **A:** ACCA & Kaplan - the future ACCA Qualification - Reading (Thu May 14 2026 at 08:30 am at Kaplan Reading), RG EMOM - May (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at South Street Arts Centre), World Groove Creative Networking (Thu May 14 2026 at 11:30 am at Progress Theatre), Safeguarding Adults Training - May 2026 (Thu May 14 2026 at 09:30 am at RISC 35-39 London St, Reading RG1 4PS), New Wave Creatives - Simple Letterpress (Thu May 14 2026 at 05:30 pm at Jelly). - **Q**: How can I find events in Reading? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Reading on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Reading? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Reading? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Reading include Pentahotel Reading, Milk Bar, 9 Gun Street , RG1 2JR Reading, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Reading? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Reading include The Pulse Hub, The Purple Turtle Reading, Future Transmissions. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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