# Events & Things To Do In Reading on 18th May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Reading on 18th 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 18th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Reading - **Event Name**: Pint of Science Reading - **Description**: Tickets on sale from Monday, 13th April. Come and quench your thirst for knowledge with us as leading local scientists talk about their research in venues across Reading. You'll hear about all sorts of topics from atoms and galaxies to our society, and - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/pint-of-science-reading/200029933295140 - **Venue**: Reading, UK - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8yYjY1NGJhZWE0MjcxNmM1OWQ1M2E3ZjZiZGUwZGMxMDI3ZGNiMmU1ZTg4ZDBmYTY0MWIzODkyNjZkYmI0M2JmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzE5MTIxNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjAyMzg2MA.avif - **Event Name**: Sip & Paint with Michelle Douglas at the Village Hotel, Caversham - **Description**: Join Michelle Douglas for a fun evening of painting and sipping at The Village Hotel - no experience needed, just good vibes and creativity!About this EventSip & Paint with Michelle DouglasJoin us for a f - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/sip-and-paint-with-michelle-douglas-at-the-village-hotel-caversham/100001985723246685 - **Venue**: Village Hotel Reading - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy81ZDYzMzBjZjlkYmI2ODJjMmJmNDY3ZDk5YjE4OGEzZTkxZTg4YjFmMDg5ODNmN2FkZDMzNjE3M2JhYTA2MzdmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2UyYjdiMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU4MjMwNzI.avif - **Price**: GBP 22 - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Mates Rates Comedy Raw: May 18 - **Description**: Mates Rates Comedy is proud to present Mates Rates Comedy Raw, Reading's No.1 stand up comedy open mic. The show will take place at The Outlook, RG1 3BJ every Monday between 7:30pm - 9:30pm (door open 7pm). If you've ever been curious about how stand up c - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 08:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/mates-rates-comedy-raw-may-18/3600029845080229 - **Venue**: The Outlook - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8xODdmNzAyMC0zNzEyLTExZjEtYTBlYy1kOTU1MDg4NmZhNDAtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kY2YyMTExMS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzYwNjg2Mjg.avif - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, performances, art, nonprofit, open-mic - **Event Name**: Farm Woodland Forum Annual Meeting 2026 (Mon. May 18th-Tues. May19th) - **Description**: The best time to plant a tree was 40 years ago. The second best time is now - applying learning from pioneer agroforestry to new planting.About this EventFWF Annual Meeting 20262026 is the 40th annive - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue May 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/farm-woodland-forum-annual-meeting-2026-mon-may-18th-tues-may19th/100001985355836752 - **Venue**: The Meadow Suite, Park House, University of Reading - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNGY5MmIwNmQ0Mzc3NGUwOGYyYTUyYmRjN2M5Mjk4NDIyNzQxMDgzZDE1ZTNlMjFiNDg3ODRmNGIwODlkOGMwMi1yaW1nLXc0NzAtaDMxNC1kY2YwZjdmZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ4NjMwMzQ.avif - **Price**: GBP 0 to 22 - **Categories**: Business, Meetups - **Event Name**: *Expression of Interest* for CPD Accredited Train the Trainer 4 day Course - **Description**: PLEASE NOTE - This is an expression of interest to attend, it is not a booking, but confirmation that you are intending on booking.About this EventThis is an expression of interest to att - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu May 21 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/expression-of-interest-for-cpd-accredited-train-the-trainer-4-day-course/100001977884449632 - **Venue**: Reading - TBC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMjkxNmM1ODg2OGM1MzI5OWRlZmVhODdiZTIwMDZkZDY3ZTNmN2VjMTNhODFmYTdhZTRiYzk0MGU0ZDk3M2RmOS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGM1NTk1OTQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzY3MzY5NDMx.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: Reading Buses & their electric bus journey, also a visit to Reading Buses - **Description**: Reading Buses & their electric bus journey, also a visit to Reading BusesAbout this EventWhen: 18 May 2026, 18:15 - 19:30Where: - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 06:15 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/reading-buses-and-their-electric-bus-journey-also-a-visit-to-reading-buses/100001575704778409 - **Venue**: Reading Buses - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82MWJiMGFhMDFhOWYzM2MwYjE1YTY4ZDNmM2Q0ZjliYjFjMzE1NWExMmMzMjJmMDJjYWRkYTQ4ZmRiMjJkZmJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzM0MTE2MS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjEzNzA4MTU.avif - **Price**: GBP 0 to 5 - **Event Name**: Reading Speakers Club - Improve your public speaking - **Description**: A fun and friendly evening to practice your public speaking and leadership skills. A great place to network with a diverse, multi-cultural group of supportive members, helping you relax and speak with confidence. - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 07:15 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/reading-speakers-club-improve-your-public-speaking/200029792155310 - **Venue**: St John & St Stephen's Church, 121-147 Orts Road, Reading, RG1 3JN Reading, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9jNGNhYWZhYjcwYjcwY2I0ZmU5YzYxZGZhMmE4MzRmMDI0MmJjOTk2NWJlMWJjZmU5ZWE2ZGMyODhjYjIwYzMwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzFkNWM4Zi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjY5NTQzNg.avif - **Categories**: public-speaking ## 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:** Pint of Science Reading (Mon May 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Reading, UK), Sip & Paint with Michelle Douglas at the Village Hotel, Caversham (Mon May 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Village Hotel Reading), Mates Rates Comedy Raw: May 18 (Mon May 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at The Outlook), Farm Woodland Forum Annual Meeting 2026 (Mon. May 18th-Tues. May19th) (Mon May 18 2026 at 10:00 am at The Meadow Suite, Park House, University of Reading), *Expression of Interest* for CPD Accredited Train the Trainer 4 day Course (Mon May 18 2026 at 10:00 am at Reading - TBC). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Reading? - **A:** *Expression of Interest* for CPD Accredited Train the Trainer 4 day Course (Mon May 18 2026 at 10:00 am at Reading - TBC). - **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 Reading, UK, Village Hotel Reading, The Outlook. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Reading? - **A:** Prices for events in Reading range from GBP 22 to GBP 22. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Reading? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Reading include Pint of Science UK, Michelle Douglas, Artist and Illustrator, The Pulse Hub. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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