

# Events & Things To Do In Reading on 17th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Reading on 17th 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 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Reading

- **Event Name**: Comedy at the Taproom Sunday Showcase 2026 with Headliner Sara Pascoe
  - **Description**: Reading Indie Comedy Festival will return in 2025 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**: Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/comedy-at-the-taproom-sunday-showcase-2026-with-headliner-sara-pascoe/3600029452909010
  - **Venue**: Double-Barrelled Brewery
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  - **Categories**: comedy, festivals, art, entertainment, literary-art, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Reading Indie Comedy Festival present: Garrett Millerick
  - **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**: Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/reading-indie-comedy-festival-present-garrett-millerick/3600029453081510
  - **Venue**: The Purple Turtle
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  - **Categories**: festivals, comedy, nonprofit, art, charities
- **Event Name**: Reading Indie Comedy Festival present: Esther Manito & Matt Richardson
  - **Description**: Reading Indie Comedy Festival present: Esther Manito &amp; Matt RichardsonAbout this EventReading Indie Comedy Festival will return in 2026 between the 16 - 18 of May.The festival will comprise of 4 days of hilario
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/reading-indie-comedy-festival-present-esther-manito-and-matt-richardson/100001980364416279
  - **Venue**: Milk Bar Reading
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zZWM0YjEwZDY0MTU0YjAyMWQ2OTY2ZDYxNGU3Nzg0YzM4NGE3ODc4ZGU2ZmE4NDk2YjE2OWZkM2QzMjUyYzJlLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNmMGVlZWQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzY4MzQ0NTAw.avif
  - **Price**: GBP 12
  - **Categories**: festivals, comedy, contests, kids, art, theatre, entertainment, raves
- **Event Name**: What's The Game Improv Reading Comedy Festival Showcase 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
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 11:30 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 12:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/whats-the-game-improv-reading-comedy-festival-showcase-2026/3600029453059203
  - **Venue**: The Purple Turtle
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjhjMTcxMTAtMmRlMy0xMWYxLWI0YTQtZTc0YTRiZjYzZTY1LXJpbWctdzk2MC1oNTIyLWRjMDQxNDFmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTA1OTAxNg.avif
  - **Categories**: Festivals, comedy, performances, Art, Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Live Music Charity Fundraiser for Blood Cancer UK
  - **Description**: Sunday 17th May, 2pm to 8pm
Live Music in the Garden Charity Fundraiser in aid of Blood Cancer UK, a memorial to Dave Robinson.

We have a whole host of excellent bands and musicians performing on the Rose Stage as part of our Summer season of Gigs in the
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/live-music-charity-fundraiser-for-blood-cancer-uk/200029778583816
  - **Venue**: Henley Road, Playhatch, Reading
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82YjMyYTgyYjg2MzUyMTdjZjUyMmM3NjI3Nzg4MjliZTI1YzQ3YzAyMGM4OWU0MjlkY2Q3ZjYwYjIxMmYwOTg4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGNmZmZmZmUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQyNzI1Mzc.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, charities, live-music, football, performances, sports, first-friday
- **Event Name**: May Repair Cafe @RISC
  - **Description**: Get help to repair a wide range of items covering areas such as:
Electronics
Mechanical items
Computers (hardware/software)
Toys/Furniture
Clothing/Textiles
Tool sharpening

In fact, if it’s broken, bring it along and we are sure to have a go or at least
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/may-repair-cafe-risc/200029693397738
  - **Venue**: RISC Global Cafe, Refills, and World Shop
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy83YTJmOWZiODI0ZTRjYmY3ZTFmOTJlZmYwMWE3ODUyZGUwOTdhOTBhYjIwODM2MTZhZDhmMzgyZWRjZGNhYjhlLXJpbWctdzExNTItaDg2NC1kYzE3MTcxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDY3Mjg2OA.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Tropic Open House (Get Summer Ready)
  - **Description**: Welcome to another open house! 

This one will be to get summer ready!! ☀️ 

Tanning products
Scrubs! 
SPF
Makeup
Usual skincare and bodycare
PLUS the 🆕 products for you to try :-)

Come along, bring kids and partners/friends 😊

As always, absolutely zero
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/tropic-open-house-get-summer-ready/200029882567232
  - **Venue**: Burghfield Common
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xNWExNjQ3YmVjYWYyNzkyYTY1NDY3NWI2NGM1ZmZkYTc0ZTVhM2RkOGJmZmI2OWJhZmE3Mzc0OWI5ZGU2NDQ5LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNmMGVkZTktZ21pcj92PTE3NzUwMTU3OTE.avif
  - **Categories**: Kids
- **Event Name**: Reading Indie Comedy Festival present: Esther Manito &amp; Matt Richardson
  - **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**: Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/reading-indie-comedy-festival-present-esther-manito-andamp;-matt-richardson/3600029453148734
  - **Venue**: Milk Bar Reading
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZTJkMTcyMTAtMmRkZi0xMWYxLWI0YTQtZTc0YTRiZjYzZTY1LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNmMGVlZWQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1MDU3NTAz.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, comedy, contests, kids, art, entertainment, nonprofit, raves

## 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 - 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**: 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 - 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 - 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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- **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 - Friday
  - **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/events3/banners/99b20169abc7dc0e5bfe50e4f5a273ec4343907937c6c0260f46b90f88634f95-rimg-w1024-h576-dc090706-gmir.jpg?v=1769700113
- **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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Reading?
  - **A:** Comedy at the Taproom Sunday Showcase 2026 with Headliner Sara Pascoe (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Double-Barrelled Brewery), Reading Indie Comedy Festival present: Garrett Millerick (Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Purple Turtle), Reading Indie Comedy Festival present: Esther Manito & Matt Richardson (Sun May 17 2026 at 05:00 pm at Milk Bar Reading), What's The Game Improv Reading Comedy Festival Showcase 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 11:30 am at The Purple Turtle), Live Music Charity Fundraiser for Blood Cancer UK (Sun May 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at Henley Road, Playhatch, 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 Double-Barrelled Brewery, The Purple Turtle, Milk Bar Reading.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Reading?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Reading range from GBP 12 to GBP 12. 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, Reading Comedy Festival 2023, Flowing Spring.
- **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?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Reading.

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