# Festivals in Thatcham 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Thatcham 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Thatcham

- **Event Name**: Wellington International Horse Trials 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for an award-winning weekend of entertainment, excitement and summer celebration at Wellington Horse Trials and Country Fair.

Set in the beautiful parkland of The Wellington Estate on Highfield Farm, this flagship delivers top-class sport with th
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon Aug 31 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thatcham/wellington-international-horse-trials-2026/200029286984045
  - **Venue**: Highfield Farm, RG27 0LE
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  - **Categories**: sports, workshops
- **Event Name**: Christmas Lights Switch On
  - **Description**: This year, Thatcham is switching things up! For the first time, our much-loved Christmas Lights switch-on is moving from a Friday to Saturday, 28th November. 

The day-long festivities run from 12pm to 7pm, with the lights being switched on at 6pm.

Enjoy
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 12:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thatcham/christmas-lights-switch-on/200029530982413
  - **Venue**: Thatcham Town Centre
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  - **Categories**: christmas, nonprofit, charities
- **Event Name**: USJL at Newbury Show
  - **Description**: Join USJL as we officially bring Show Jumping back to Ring 1 at Newbury Show.

Set within one of the UK’s most prestigious county shows, expect a huge crowd, electric atmosphere, and the unrivalled USJL vibe right at the heart of it.

✨ Open to all riders
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thatcham/usjl-at-newbury-show/200029887405652
  - **Venue**: Newbury Showground
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Berkshire  Afrofest 2026 | August 8th |1-8 PM
  - **Description**: Berkshire Afrofest is all about celebrating African culture through music, dance, food, and art in a lively and vibrant atmosphere!About this EventBerkshire Afrofest 2026 – Event Overview
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thatcham/berkshire-afrofest-2026-august-8th-1-8-pm/100001992091196394
  - **Venue**: Lower Way Recreation Ground
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Art
- **Event Name**: Berkshire AfroFest
  - **Description**: Afrofest, a one-day family festival celebrating the strong and growing African community in Berkshire, is being held in Thatcham for the first time on Saturday 8th August 2024, from 12pm.

This vibrant one-day family event is set to bring a taste of Afric
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thatcham/berkshire-afrofest/200030187860612
  - **Venue**: The Moors, Thatcham, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: KIDSFEST
  - **Description**: Get ready to splash, explore, and discover! KidsFest Thatcham returns for 2026 with an under-the-sea-themed day filled with family fun before the school term begins.

Organised by Thatcham Town Council, this beloved community event brings everyone togethe
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  - **Date**: Thu Aug 27 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thatcham/kidsfest/200029591558459
  - **Venue**: Thatcham Broadway
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- **Event Name**: SwanFest Part 2
  - **Description**: You don't just get one Swanfest this year, oh no - we're back for our second outdoor festival in July with live music, beer, entertainment and fantastic food.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 82
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thatcham/swanfest-part-2/200029567581514
  - **Venue**: Station Road, RG19 4QL Thatcham, UK
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, live-music, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: 55 JIVE Rockin Retro 2026
  - **Description**: What else can we say apart from we are so honoured to have been asked back to rock the Black Hangar at this fantastic festival of days gone by. This is one definitely not to be missed!
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    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 09 2026 at 12:15 pm – Sun Aug 09 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thatcham/55-jive-rockin-retro-2026/200030101453453
  - **Venue**: Newbury Showground, Berkshire
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- **Event Name**: The Big Thatcham Fest Off
  - **Description**: 🎉 The Big Thatcham Fest Off Returns – 2026! 🎉

Thatcham High Street will come alive on Saturday 10th October 2026, from 4:30pm – 9pm, for an evening of music, laughter, and community fun.

🎶 Live Music on the Main Stage & Acoustic Stage
🎧 Silent Disco
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 165
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thatcham/the-big-thatcham-fest-off/200029527628428
  - **Venue**: High Street, Thatcham, RG19 3, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, parties, live-music, food-drinks, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Winter Craft Fair
  - **Description**: Enjoy browsing high-quality handmade crafts at The Base's Winter Craft Fair fundraiser.

Come and explore enchanting stalls selling carefully curated pieces, ranging from ceramics and pottery to textiles, jewellery, and woodwork. Showcasing a variety of u
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 59
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/thatcham/winter-craft-fair/200030102183959
  - **Venue**: The Base, Greenham
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, art

## Trending Events in Thatcham

- **Event Name**: Wellington International Horse Trials 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for an award-winning weekend of entertainment, excitement and summer celebration at Wellington Horse Trials and Country Fair.

Set in the beautiful parkland of The Wellington Estate on Highfield Farm, this flagship delivers top-class sport with th
  - **Venue**: Highfield Farm, RG27 0LE
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- **Event Name**: Stance Fever - The Show 2026
  - **Description**: STANCE FEVER THE SHOW 2026 

The wait is over. Stance Fever is back for 2026, bringing you the ultimate fusion of automotive passion, stance culture, and high-octane vibes!

We are back at our home of Newbury Showground to bring together the most elite, d
  - **Venue**: Newbury Showground
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- **Event Name**: Christmas Lights Switch On
  - **Description**: This year, Thatcham is switching things up! For the first time, our much-loved Christmas Lights switch-on is moving from a Friday to Saturday, 28th November. 

The day-long festivities run from 12pm to 7pm, with the lights being switched on at 6pm.

Enjoy
  - **Venue**: Thatcham Town Centre
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- **Event Name**: Cody Lee & His Rhythm Keys | Retro Festival (Newbury)
  - **Description**: A weekend full of fun, music, experiences, shops, workshops and much more. You don't want to miss this one. 

We will be playing in the Black Hangar on the 8th of Aug. from 18:15 till 19:15. 
Link of the website: https://retrofestival.co.uk/main-stages/bl
  - **Venue**: Retro Festival Newbury
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- **Event Name**: USJL at Newbury Show
  - **Description**: Join USJL as we officially bring Show Jumping back to Ring 1 at Newbury Show.

Set within one of the UK’s most prestigious county shows, expect a huge crowd, electric atmosphere, and the unrivalled USJL vibe right at the heart of it.

✨ Open to all riders
  - **Venue**: Newbury Showground
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- **Event Name**: Berkshire  Afrofest 2026 | August 8th |1-8 PM
  - **Description**: Berkshire Afrofest is all about celebrating African culture through music, dance, food, and art in a lively and vibrant atmosphere!About this EventBerkshire Afrofest 2026 – Event Overview
  - **Venue**: Lower Way Recreation Ground
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- **Event Name**: FightCamp 2026
  - **Description**: FightCamp 2026 – A New Chapter!
We are so excited to announce that FightCamp is growing in 2026! We are moving to a massive new venue, so that we can offer more activities for you, and have more space to camp, train and compete, both indoors and outdoors.
  - **Venue**: Newbury Showground
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- **Event Name**: Thatcham Fireworks at Kennet School 2026
  - **Description**: Kennet PTAC are excited to join forces once again with Francis Baily PTA to bring you the 2026 Low Noise Thatcham Fireworks at Kennet School, taking place on Friday 6 November. Gates will open at 18:00, the display will start at 19:30.

Back without a ban
  - **Venue**: Kennet School
- **Event Name**: Newbury American Auto Jumble
  - **Description**: Following the success of the first Auto swap meet Opi Classics is bringing the 2nd American Auto Swap Meet to Woodside Farm, near Newbury Showground – and we’re building it into the biggest American auto jumble in the country 🇬🇧

Classic American cars for
  - **Venue**: WOODSIDE FARM RG18 9JU
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Thatcham?
  - **A:** Wellington International Horse Trials 2026 (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 09:00 am at Highfield Farm, RG27 0LE), Christmas Lights Switch On (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 12:00 pm at Thatcham Town Centre), USJL at Newbury Show (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:00 am at Newbury Showground), Berkshire  Afrofest 2026 | August 8th |1-8 PM (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 01:00 pm at Lower Way Recreation Ground), Berkshire AfroFest (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Moors, Thatcham, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Thatcham?
  - **A:** Berkshire  Afrofest 2026 | August 8th |1-8 PM (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 01:00 pm at Lower Way Recreation Ground).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Thatcham in July 2026?
  - **A:** SwanFest Part 2 (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 12:00 pm at Station Road, RG19 4QL Thatcham, UK).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Thatcham?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Thatcham on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Thatcham?
  - **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 Festivals events in Thatcham?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Thatcham include Highfield Farm, RG27 0LE, Thatcham Town Centre, Newbury Showground.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Thatcham?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Thatcham include Wellington International Horse Trials, Thatcham Town Council, USJL.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Thatcham?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Thatcham.

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