# Events & Things To Do In Reading on 15th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Reading on 15th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Reading on 15th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Reading

- **Event Name**: Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: David Anthony
  - **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**: Fri May 15 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/reading-indie-comedy-festival-presents-david-anthony/3600029453441356
  - **Venue**: Pentahotel Reading
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wZGI4MGVhMC00MTNlLTExZjEtYjBhYS0wYmQ5OTI5Njk0NjctcmltZy13NTMzLWg4MDAtZGMyZTMzNDYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc3MTg3MDIw.avif
  - **Categories**: Festivals, comedy, performances, Art, Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Reading New Comedian of the Year Competition 2026
  - **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 08:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/reading-new-comedian-of-the-year-competition-2026/3600029453149240
  - **Venue**: Reading Biscuit Factory
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNTUyYTMyZDAtNDEzZi0xMWYxLWJlZjEtODcxODEyNTQxODFiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg0OS1kYzA0MDgwOS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzcxODc1Njk.avif
  - **Categories**: Festivals, comedy, Entertainment, Contests, Art, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Waiola: VEGAS NIGHT ♦️
  - **Description**: THE FRIDAY NIGHT EVERY SINGLE FRIDAY AT LOLA LO💃🕺
WHAT TO EXPECT🤩
- LIVE MUSIC IN THE GARDEN FROM 10PM - 12:30AM🎸
- 50% OFF ALL DRINKS UNTIL 11PM🍹
- FREE MOET ON ENTRY🍾
Every Friday, Waiola 🌴 There is a paradise in Reading! Hidden in the backrooms of Fria
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 02:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/waiola-vegas-night/3600029920754630
  - **Venue**: Reading Lola Lo
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kMzBkZmI1MC00MTNmLTExZjEtYmVmMS04NzE4MTI1NDE4MWItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTUwMC1kY2Y4ZjFkZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzcxODc3ODA.avif
  - **Categories**: Music, Art, Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: ICONIC FRIDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 15TH MAY
  - **Description**: Get Ready for the Ultimate Friday Night Experience!Join us every Friday night for an unforgettable party at Popworld! We’re turning up the heat with an electrifying atmosphere, unbeatable drink deals, and epic surprises that will keep you dancing all nigh
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/iconic-fridays-popworld-reading-15th-may/3600029965546908
  - **Venue**: Popworld - Reading
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iNzgzN2ExMC00MTQyLTExZjEtYjBhYS0wYmQ5OTI5Njk0NjctcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTY5Ny1kY2ViM2M2NS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzcxODkwMjM.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: Robert Moriarty
  - **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**: Fri May 15 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 09:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/reading-indie-comedy-festival-presents-robert-moriarty/3600029453428154
  - **Venue**: Pentahotel Reading
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81ZmVhMjQ0MC1lYWY2LTExZjAtYWFmNS0xNzQ3NDdmYmRhZWMtcmltZy13NzY4LWg3NjgtZGMwODExMWEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzY3NzAwNDM0.avif
  - **Categories**: comedy, festivals, entertainment, art, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Tun it up!
  - **Description**: where the wild ones meet the wickedest lineup.  Big energy, heavy vibes, nonstop madness. If you know, you know. Don’t miss this one.About this Event5 DJs, 1 host, 2 artist, 1 night 💥Stylo g !! With guest artist in
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 11:59 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/tun-it-up/100001985280598713
  - **Venue**: The Jazz Cafe
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8wM2UzNmMyZGEyNWY3MTZiMGNkMWFhMjNiZmEyYjcxMTk1ZDhjNDVjYjE3YjU4NmFlMTNjOTdiYjQ5YzhiOGEzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2E4NDY3Ny1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQwMDI2Njg.avif
  - **Price**: GBP 6
  - **Categories**: Art
- **Event Name**: KISS & Poison: A Tribute Night
  - **Description**: 🎸 Get ready to rock like it's 1989! 🎸
Popworld Reading is turning up the volume on Friday, May 15th with a double-header tribute night that’ll blow your hairsprayed mind. 
Experience the full-throttle energy of SNOG, the ultimate KISS tribute band, delive
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 09:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/kiss-andamp;-poison-a-tribute-night/3600029493758326
  - **Venue**: Sub89
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy80ZmVjMDVlMC00MTNiLTExZjEtYjBhYS0wYmQ5OTI5Njk0NjctcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTIwMC1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzcxODU4NDI.avif
  - **Categories**: music, art, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: May's Comedy in Woodcote
  - **Description**: Laughter Craft Comedy are back in Woodcote!
This night is not to be missed. TV Comedians will entertain you and a licensed barAbout this EventLaughter Craft Comedy are back in Woodcote!This
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/mays-comedy-in-woodcote/100001984828182524
  - **Venue**: Woodcote Village Hall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wNmIxMzAxZTE5ZWUxNjZjMDAyN2ZkYzBlYWEyNDdiODA0ODJiNjkyMjgxNjVjZjk4MzYyZTJlNzYzMmI4OTFkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3My1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQyNTAyOTk.avif
  - **Price**: GBP 19
  - **Categories**: comedy, Entertainment, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Big Joe Louis
  - **Description**: https://wegottickets.com/event/682837

Joe Louis was born in Jamaica, West Indies, and moved to the UK during the 1970s. The Blues Kings were formed 18 years ago and have taken their special kind of real down-home Blues to venues the length and breadth of
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/big-joe-louis/200029218171243
  - **Venue**: The Butler
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy80MzUzZjBhZGFjNThhN2ZmNzhmYjk0MWUyMzYyZmExZjdjM2UxMGJlZDc3YTRmM2JmZGM2ZTY4OGFlYmRkMGRjLXJpbWctdzk2Ny1oNjM1LWRjMDEwMTAxLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2ODEwNzEx.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: DEAD!!! (Good Fun Time)
  - **Description**: Yorkshire’s biggest bastard and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2024 is back, after yet another sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

This time he's dead… dead good! And also, dead. He's a dead man. Join the nation's favourite demonic enter
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/joe-kent-walters-is-frankie-monroe-dead-good-fun-time/200029693388937
  - **Venue**: 21 South Street, RG1 4QU Reading, United Kingdom
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy83N2MyMDYxZjk0ODcyY2M0YTBlYzkzNTg3MzU0OTMwZDBlODM0NDM2Njk5ZWEzOTlmM2JjNTA4OGE1MDIyZTgxLXJpbWctdzgwMC1oNTQwLWRjMmYxNjE2LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3MTM0Njky.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, comedy
- **Event Name**: The Late Show: Abi Mohanty Tough Titties
  - **Description**: The Late Show: Abi Mohanty Tough Titties will take place between 10pm - 11:30am at Pentahotel, Reading
Abi is a Berlin based comedian. Born in India, she didn’t go far from the stereotype of being a software engineer. While that fills her pockets, comedy
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 09:30 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/the-late-show-abi-mohanty-tough-titties/3600029786101644
  - **Venue**: Pentahotel Reading
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iODQxM2UxMC00MTNkLTExZjEtYjBhYS0wYmQ5OTI5Njk0NjctcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTM1MC1kY2YzZjJlYy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzcxODY4Nzc.avif
  - **Categories**: comedy, Festivals, Entertainment, performances, Art, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Iconic Fridays @ Popworld Reading
  - **Description**: Popworld Fridays. Electric vibes, £2.75 drinks, giveaways, confetti blasts, and nonstop hits from chart to classics. Bring your crew and dance all nig
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/iconic-fridays-popworld-reading/300042363957
  - **Venue**: Popworld Reading
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80YzdlMzk4ODAzZTRkMjQyOWQ0YzY1MDI4NjUyNDhiNmVhOTdjODM5ZGYwYTBhOGI0YzRhYTBhMjk2MTgzYTlhLXJpbWctdzQwMC1oNDAwLWRjMTgxODE4LWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc3NjQ1NjAwNQ.avif
- **Event Name**: Post-Medieval Archaeology Congress 2026
  - **Description**: The 8th annual PMAC, hosted by the University of Reading, Reading, UK (15-17 May 2026)About this EventThe eighth annual PMAC will take place at the University of Reading, Reading, UK from May 15-17, 2026
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/post-medieval-archaeology-congress-2026/100001980866145966
  - **Venue**: Reading (University)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8wY2Q5NDU3NTUzMWUxMDVhMjQzMTE1YjRhODBkNmRkYjNmZGY3ZmY5Yjk4NDhhZDZhMTRiMzM0NjMwMGYxYjg5LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDcyNi1kYzM2NDU0My1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzAzOTg4MjQ.avif
  - **Price**: GBP 0 to 175
  - **Categories**: Festivals, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Burghfield Rock 'N' Roll Club
  - **Description**: Burghfield Community Sports Association
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/burghfield-rock-n-roll-club/200029882479737
  - **Venue**: James Lane, Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3RS
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85MTM1ZGE0NWZlNTY0ZmMyMGIyNmM1ZTBhNTZkMWU1N2YwZTM1YmExM2FjMmI3YWQ4N2U3Yzg4NGM5OGM4ZjIwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzJlMzEyZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTcyNTE1Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: sports

## 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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Reading?
  - **A:** Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: David Anthony (Fri May 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at Pentahotel Reading), Reading New Comedian of the Year Competition 2026 (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:30 pm at Reading Biscuit Factory), Waiola: VEGAS NIGHT ♦️ (Fri May 15 2026 at 09:00 pm at Reading Lola Lo), ICONIC FRIDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 15TH MAY (Fri May 15 2026 at 09:00 pm at Popworld - Reading), Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: Robert Moriarty (Fri May 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Pentahotel Reading).
- **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, Reading Biscuit Factory, Reading Lola Lo.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Reading?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Reading range from GBP 6 to GBP 175. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Reading?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Reading include The Pulse Hub, VincyBad, Jonathan Elston.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Reading?
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