Imagine hearing the soaring soundtrack of Interstellar, LIVE, accompanied by stunning visuals and immersive lighting. The power of the Star Wars theme played by a full orchestra. When Ultimate Film Music returns this Saturday, you won't have to imagine... buff.ly/Q3odz9K

In "Patience", Gilbert & Sullivan take aim at the excesses and fickle changes of loyalty of the Aesthetic Movement, whose leading figures included Whistler and Wilde. And this week, Mostly G&S take aim at Sullivan’s glorious music and Gilbert’s sharpest satire. whatsonreading.com/venues/mostl...

Tomorrow! After a blistering set at Are You Listening?, @benefitstheband.bsky.social are back in town and back at the Facebar, alongside local legend @danlesac.bandcamp.com playing his first live set in almost a DECADE. Be there whatsonreading.com/venues/heavy...

Have you heard our latest #podcast? We rock out with Sarah from Reading Rising ahead of this year's festival on 15 & 16 Nov And we roll out with David from @tfnationltd.bsky.social ahead of this year's Reading Mini-Con on 22 Nov Listen, look and book whatsonreading.com/themes/podca...

On 20 Nov, author @jessicabull.bsky.social will be "In conversation" at @fourbearsbooks.bsky.social. Jessica will be presenting her Christmas Novella 'The Austen Christmas Murders', a cosy crime caper starring none other than Jane Austen as amateur sleuth. whatsonreading.com/venues/fourb...

Thames Valley & Great Western Omnibus Trust is a charity whose vision is to preserve and treasure local bus heritage. Get a taste of the kind of buses they treasure on Sunday at their Reading Runabout day, where you can catch a ride on all manner of vintage buses. buff.ly/SPVDnfy

WOBZ are back at Sub89 this Saturday, teaming with ET Audio for what promises to be Reading's biggest #drumnbass night of 2025. Headlining will be Original Sin plus special guest FORMULA, alongside a stacked line-up of talent behind the mic and/or decks. Look & book via buff.ly/5frKlOl

ORIGINAL MUSIC and  LIVE BANDS This Week at The Turtle Wednesday - @pentireband with @wrkhousewrkhouse FREE ENTRY //18+ ID Required Thursday - @rosshardingofficial with @thebluepers FREE ENTRY //18+ ID Required

Christmas is coming - this weekend! Okay, so Christmas is 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 still over a month away, but the festive season kicks off here in Reading with the arrival of the Christmas Market and the big lights switch-on in Broad Street, plus... 1/2

If you're getting ready for Christmas and want to add that home-made touch to your decorations, we've got OODLES of festive craft workshops coming up where you can make wreaths, baubles, tree ornaments and more - starting this weekend! Check out the list via whatsonreading.com/themes/chris...

Tonight! Grayson Perry asks "Are you good?" at The Hexagon, helping you, the audience, find out if you really are thoroughly good or maybe quite evil. But in a fun way. whatsonreading.com/graysonperry

Thames Valley Gay Chorus are readying for their Christmas concert: Make The Yuletide Gay. The first half serves pure queer energy with hits like A Little Respect and Rise Like a Phoenix. The second half sleighs into festive mode with Coming Out On Christmas, Last Christmas + more! buff.ly/dOWa3Pv

This Saturday, Reading Symphony Orchestra return to the Concert Hall for their Autumn Concert. The programme includes Bach/Elgar's Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, Brahms' Symphony No.4, and they'll be joined by soprano Nadine Benjamin for Strauss' Four Last Songs. buff.ly/qftw6Q2

The Coach House in Hare Hatch is home to 15 talented artists and makers, and next weekend you can meet them, explore their workspaces and maybe take home something special as part of their annual Open Studios event. There will also be live music and CAKE! buff.ly/KGOKcWt

Gypsy jazz with a global heartbeat. Intimate, theatrical, and joyfully alive. Virtuoso guitarist Filippo Dall'Asta is bringing his brand-new quartet to Woodcote Village Hall on 15 November for a thrilling performance rich with storytelling, improvisation, and irresistible rhythm. buff.ly/OsMWZKK

"𝐼𝑡'𝑠 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑢𝑠 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑤𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒... 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚 𝑡𝑜 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚 𝑜𝑓𝑓 𝑡𝑜 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠!" One week to go till Reading Rising brings all manner of alt rock goodness to the Facebar - and you can hear all about it in our latest podcast. buff.ly/sn45HV7

This weekend! Join: Progress Theatre for a Writefest readthrough on Saturday and/or Dorian Gray readthrough on Sunday AND/OR Shinfield Players Theatre for auditions for A Bunch of Amateurs on Sunday whatsonreading.com/auditions

CHOP SUEY are Europe’s BIGGEST tribute to System of a Down. Slip-NOT are the UK’s premier Slipknot tribute act. And on Fri 14 November, they come together at Sub89 for a night of chaos, nostalgia, clever band names and unmatched energy. whatsonreading.com/venues/sub89...

Not an event as such, but defintely something that sits within our wheelhouse! Because local brewery @sirencraftbrew.bsky.social have created a special edition of their flagship IPA to celebrate the release of Predator: Badlands in cinemas. Read all about it via whatsonreading.com/latest-news

Want to play board games ALL DAY? Tomorrow, @eclecticgames.bsky.social let you do just that! Your £5 ticket grants you access to their 2000 game library - and it's redeemable against any purchase on the day, too! Look & book via whatsonreading.com/venues/eclec...

Now that is a cracking line-up - especially with Reading's own Preet Singh on the bill!

Tonight! It's the last show of the Autumn season from Mad Monkey Improv - and your last chance this year to see these talented performers turn your ideas into comedy gold! whatsonreading.com/venues/mad-m...

Head to St Laurence Church on 21 November for an unforgettable night of flamenco music, singing and dance with prize-winning artists from Andalusia, Spain. And all under the atmosphere of candlelight! Look & book via buff.ly/B5BzWbV

Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group will meet again on 17 Nov. This month's talk is on the Railways in the Vale, led by Laurance Walters. He'll talk all about the various lines that moved (or, rather, stayed still) into Oxfordshire when the county boundary changed in the 1970s. buff.ly/bfLB086

Last week it was the Traitors. And on 13 Nov, celebrate the Taskmaster final at the Double-Barrelled Brewery with "Caskmaster"! They'll be showing the episode on the big screen and setting their own ridiculous tasks - maybe you can win a few prizes along the way. whatsonreading.com/venues/doubl...

On Saturday, Museums Partnership Reading are bringing the Big Draw Festival - celebrating 200 years of modern railway - to Southcote and Whitley Libraries. Discover the story of local draftswoman Elsie Winterton and be inspired to create your own drawings. whatsonreading.com/venues/readi...

TOMORROW (Fri 7 Nov)! A work-in-progress of Hannah East's 'Express Yourself' show, ahead of her 2026 tour! Brutally honest, wildly relatable, and laugh-out-loud funny, this is the comedy show every parent needs. Book now! whatsonreading.com/hannah-east

Blues. Punk. Reggae. Psychobilly. Gospel. And SO MUCH MORE! Your WEEKEND GIG GUIDE is here! whatsonreading.com/themes/weeke...

26 December may be Boxing Day, but 21 December is WRESTLING DAY Because United Wrestling UK will be back at the Double-Barrelled taproom for another night of hard-hitting, high octane action. It's the perfect pre-Christmas treat. buff.ly/VuE59K1

On 15 November, join Reading Phoenix Choir for a special evening of music at Douai Abbey raising funds to support Priors Court, a registered charity providing residential care and education to autistic young people with complex needs. buff.ly/V10KbI8

Following a critical maelstrom of success at the Edinburgh Fringe, and three weeks of sold-out performances at London’s Soho Theatre, @samnicoresti.bsky.social takes her hit show Baby Doomer on tour - including a stop at @southstreetarts.bsky.social next February. whatsonreading.com/venues/south...

Once a month on a Thursday (including tomorrow), join the Nature Nurture CIC team at Holy Brook Nook and help create a place where nature and people thrive. Activities include coppicing, making pathways and planting bulbs. And they always stop for a cuppa! whatsonreading.com/venues/natur...

Have you heard our latest #podcast? We talk growing organically, curating the perfect line-up and more with Sarah from Reading Rising. And catch up with David from @tfnationltd.bsky.social ahead of this year's Reading Mini-Con, too! Listen, look + book via whatsonreading.com/themes/podca...

This weekend brings a new exhibition to the Rising Sun Arts Centre. "Thames Light & Ink" showcases Yunxia Wu’s ink paintings, inspired by the river’s inclusiveness and the spirit of artists such as J. M. W. Turner. There's music, an artist talk + more whatsonreading.com/venues/risin...

The fourth and final @heritagelive.bsky.social event at Englefield for 2026 has been announced. Faithless - one of the most influential acts in electronic music - will be bringing their cracking live show along with some very special guests. buff.ly/HsFMp3G

Wines. Cheese. And good exercise? On 22 Nov, Walk Works are teaming with Tamsin from Wine Curious for a Festive Walk & Wine Tasting - an 8km guided walk around the Stonor Valley with cheese & wine pairings at two fantastic local vineyards, JoJo's Vineyard and Stonor Valley Vineyard. buff.ly/bPd68Dd

It's fully booked in person, but if you want to catch Bernardine Evaristo's interview and Q&A at @uniofreading.bsky.social this Thursday, you can still sign up to watch it online. Expect intimate reflection, engaging conversation and positive inspiration. buff.ly/cNBI3eg

@berksbirdclub.bsky.social are back tomorrow with a talk from Denis Bohm about Wild Herzegovina and Spring Migration along the Adriatic Flyway. Non-members are very welcome at this FREE event, which is suitable for anyone interested in wild birds or conservation. whatsonreading.com/venues/berks...

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Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your family, harness up your fastest reindeer and meet Bach to Baby at Reading Minster for a pair of Christmas concerts for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups on 18 and/or 22 December. Selling FAST - buff.ly/PkR3IDS

This Saturday, join @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social, plus Soprano Francesca Chiejina and Tenor Sam Furness, for An Evening at the Opera (at the Hexagon) - and immerse yourself in a majestic array of operatic classics, including music by Puccini, Verdi and Gershwin. buff.ly/Hn3DIkd

There's a pair of Christmas workshops coming to the Angel Bar in Caversham this month where you can create your own baubles (while enjoying a bottomless brunch) and/or wreath (while enjoying a glass of fizz & a mince pie) Christmas is, of course, what you make it! whatsonreading.com/venues/angel...

On 25 Nov, the Rising Sun Arts Centre is hosting "Our Shared Futures", a community-powered film festival sharing powerful stories at the intersection of climate and migration. On the programme, the films "And Still, It Remains" and "Until The Last Drop" whatsonreading.com/venues/risin...

Well, if that poster doesn't scream "NOVEMBER" to you, then we're not sure we can help. What better time of year to get into a dark room and listen to Just Radiohead play the best of Oxford's favourite merchants of foreboding rock? whatsonreading.com/venues/stogf...

Soon - an independent theatre show from #RDGUK's own Doris Allimadi! 'Congo' is the story of Fifi, a young Congolese woman who's attacked by soldiers. The resulting trauma tests her, as well as her relationship with her husband. Powerful drama, Sat 8 Nov, 4pm whatsonreading.com/congo-doris-...

Rocking out with Reading Rising! Rolling out with @tfnationltd.bsky.social Have you heard our latest #podcast? buff.ly/Hemt3ac

Christmas is coming - and sooner than you think! November sees the first few festive events, from Christmas markets to workshops to help you get ready for the big day, as well as the big lights switch on in Broad Street. Time to make your list and check it twice? buff.ly/SkBaOdJ

The trailer for this year's Through a Different Lens film festival is here, giving you a teaser of some of the films you'll be able to watch on 8 November at Reading Biscuit Factory. Book now via buff.ly/yjklOQo

Musical iconoclasts Please Ban Music are back on Fri 7 November with another parade of high-octane outsider acts plucked from the underground music world - all making their debuts #inrdg - Black Bordello, Blue Spectre and Double Yellow Lines buff.ly/rMP5SnR

Our November podcast is here! This month we chat with Sarah from Reading Rising about this year's festival – back at the Facebar, bigger and better than ever, with a carefully curated line-up of of alt. rock, metal and punk. 1/2