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SUMMARY:Newbury Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Newbury Spring Festival is one of the most popular and successful music festivals in the South of England\, and this year’s event runs from 9th – 23rd May\, with over 45 performances taking place in 19 venues across West Berkshire and the surrounding area. \nThe Festival was founded in in 1979 and now enters its 47th year – having grown hugely in size and quality\, building up a reputation of international status\, where the very best young musical stars appear alongside some of the world’s most distinguished and famous names. \nLearn more about Newbury Spring Festival and find the full list of events by visiting the link below.
URL:https://visitnewbury.org.uk/event/newbury-spring-festival/
LOCATION:West Berkshire\, West Berkshire
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Live Music
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SUMMARY:INSIGHT 2026
DESCRIPTION:Admire the works of 100 local artists exhibiting in Open Studios’ flagship exhibition at The Base\, Greenham. \nFrom Saturday 9th to Monday 25th May \, local artists across West Berkshire and North Hampshire open their studios and welcome you in to learn more about their work. INSIGHT features a standout piece from each artist\, offering you the opportunity to discover new artwork and plan a visit to their studio/venue. \nThe exbition is free to attend and open 10am-5pm each day. \nThere is a suggested donation of £1 on entry to support The Base charity and the important work they do for artists in our local community. \nSpecial dates: \n\nSongs & Stories in the Gallery: Thu 14 & Sat 23 May\nRelaxed Day: Thu 21 May\n\nAbout Open Studios \nOpen Studios is a rare opportunity for the public to visit the hidden world of local artists in their studios\, workshops or pop-up galleries\, free of charge. \nVisit open-studios.org.uk to find out about all the participating artists\, their studio locations and visiting hours!
URL:https://visitnewbury.org.uk/event/insight-2026/
LOCATION:The Base\, Greenham\, The Base\, Greenham Business Park\, RG19 6HN
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Open Days
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SUMMARY:Newbury Charter Market
DESCRIPTION:Newbury Market has a long history and it is believed to have been around since Anglo-Saxon times. They have a wide variety of goods\, with traditional stalls alongside plants & flowers\, craft items\, clothing and local produce. \nLearn more at the link below.
URL:https://visitnewbury.org.uk/event/newbury-charter-market/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Market Place\, Newbury\, Market Place\, Newbury
CATEGORIES:Markets
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SUMMARY:Open Studios at City Arts
DESCRIPTION:City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year’s Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting\, print\, illustration and stitch. \nAll four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic process and chat about their inspirations and passions. \nYou can visit the artists at City Arts for free Thursday to Sunday between Saturday 9th and Sunday 24th May. \nThe Open Studios artists will also be hosting City Arts’ free Friday Art session on 8th\, 15th and 22nd May. \n 
URL:https://visitnewbury.org.uk/event/open-studios-at-city-arts/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:City Arts Newbury\, City Arts Newbury\, RG14 6DB
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Arts & Crafts,Open Days
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T160000
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SUMMARY:Modern Weaving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Mandy from ‘Born Again Bohemia’ to learn the art of Modern Weaving using a stunning array of different yarns and fabrics including: wool roving\, silk\, chunky and hand-dyed wool. \nWorking on a traditional wooden loom and using beautiful Ukrainian hand carved wooden tools\, you will learn different stitches including Fringe\, Basket\, Somac\, Rye and Lark’s Head knots & Looped Tabby Stitch. \nWhat to expect:\nYou will learn the techniques to create a modern contemporary weave whilst celebrating the wonder of this traditional heritage craft. Included in this workshop is the opportunity to have a go at spinning on a Ashford spinning wheel and include your woven yarn sample piece within your weaving! \nMandy will encourage and teach you how to explore the exciting world of colour and how to create a modern palette accompanied by texture building for a truly Bohemia look! \nWhat to bring/wear: All materials are included. There will also be the opportunity to have a go at spinning on a Ashford spinning wheel and include your woven yarn sample piece within your weaving! \nBenefits: Using sustainable reclaimed materials including yarns\, metallic threads and finally beads for accessorising you will enjoy the sensory process of weaving yarn and the vast possibilities of textile expression. \nUsing sustainable reclaimed materials including yarns\, metallic threads and finally beads for accessorising you will enjoy the sensory process of weaving yarn and the vast possibilities of textile expression.
URL:https://visitnewbury.org.uk/event/modern-weaving-workshop/
LOCATION:The Base\, Greenham\, The Base\, Greenham Business Park\, RG19 6HN
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts
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SUMMARY:Open Studios: Clay + Print
DESCRIPTION:Ceramist Rebecca Maynard and Berkshire Printmaker’s Sarah Martinez are taking over the funky office space of Buick Mackane for the first two weekends of Open Studios. \nRebecca will be displaying her sculptural ceramic heads both inside and outside the venue\, while Sarah will be exhibiting a new collection of prints. Together\, they’ll also showcase their collaborative project of printed ceramics\, where Print and Clay collide. \n 
URL:https://visitnewbury.org.uk/event/open-studios-clay-print/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Buick Mackane\, Buick Mackane\, RG14 1EA
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Arts & Crafts,Open Days
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SUMMARY:Big Sing Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the joy of singing together as local choirs join Newbury Spring Festival for this full-day celebration of music. \nBig Sing Saturday is a vibrant one-day festival that honors the power of group singing and showcases the diversity of local amateur choirs from Newbury and its surrounding areas. \nThis relaxed\, informal and family-friendly event brings together amateur choirs across many genres\, ranging from classical\, gospel\, pop\, folk\, jazz and more. \nAudiences are welcome to come and go through the day\, enjoy refreshments\, and soak up a programme full of diverse voices and inspiring leaders. \nLearn more via the link below.
URL:https://visitnewbury.org.uk/event/big-sing-saturday/
LOCATION:St John the Evangelist Church\, St John the Evangelist Church\, RG14 7PY
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Music
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SUMMARY:BOYLE Sports Lockinge with Ladies Day
DESCRIPTION:Newbury’s Group 1 showpiece\, the BOYLE Sports Lockinge with Ladies Day returns for 2026 and it’s the official start of summer at the Racecourse. \nSoak up the sun and get your heart racing with the show stopping Group 1 BOYLE Sports Lockinge Stakes and be ready to showcase your style with on-the-spot style awards. \nBe serenaded by live music throughout the day and when the racing concludes\, dance the evening away with our unforgettable afterparty. \nDon’t miss out on this fabulous weekend where the spirit of competition meets the elegance of fashion.
URL:https://visitnewbury.org.uk/event/boyle-sports-lockinge-with-ladies-day/
LOCATION:Newbury Racecourse\, Newbury Racecourse\, RG14 7NZ
CATEGORIES:Horse Racing
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Paddle Out Protest
DESCRIPTION:After a successful turnout at last year’s event\, Eco Friends West Berkshire is organising a second Paddle Out Protest as part of a nationwide day of action to show water companies and regulators that they need to do better. \nMembers of the local community are invited to come together to protest in Victoria Park (next to the boating pond)\, and everyone is welcome to join in this is a peaceful\, family-friendly demonstration – no actual paddling experience needed! \nYou can learn more about the campaign on the Surfers Against Sewage website. \nRSVP or keep up to date with the latest event details on Facebook\, via the link below.
URL:https://visitnewbury.org.uk/event/paddle-out-protest/
LOCATION:Victoria Park\, Victoria Park\, Newbury\, RG14 1DJ
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Open Studios: Artists at Shaw House
DESCRIPTION:Shaw House plays host to a diverse range of Artists as part of Open Studios 2026. United by their love of\, and inspiration by nature\, the Artists at Shaw House work in a mix of media to create objects of beauty\, to be admired and used. \nYou can visit the artists for free between 11am and 4pm on the weekends of 9th & 10th\, 16th & 17th\, and 23rd\, 24th & 25th May. \nThe Artists at Shaw House are: \n\nAnne Sayer\, who creates tactile pieces in glass and is drawn to the fascinating alchemy of glass where\, when heated\, the chemicals in different glasses\, metals and oxides\, react together to create truly unique pieces.\nTee Stevenson\, whose passion for nature is celebrated in her botanical style illustrations. Inspired by the flora and foliage around her\, Tee’s biophilic designs are created for homeware\, accessories\, and gifts.\nSandra McArdle\, a silversmith and jeweller who works in silver and gold to create an object of beauty and is constantly amazed at the way in which the metals respond as they are heated and worked\, to create that final piece.\nSusie\, Pots of Hope\, a ceramicist whose flow-state work is imbibed with the mantra of hope. Mind\, body\, spirit and soul bring the unequivocally beautiful and beautifully useful nature of ceramics into being.\nTessa Kirby\, whose art is informed by nature in all its forms\, the way light falls on objects\, trees\, flowers the whole landscape; capturing the many moods in nature.\n\nLearn more via the link below.
URL:https://visitnewbury.org.uk/event/open-studios-artists-at-shaw-house/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Shaw House\, Shaw House\, RG14 2DR
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition,Arts & Crafts,Open Days
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SUMMARY:Country & Western Night with Ray Peters
DESCRIPTION:Live country & western music at the Newbury RBL Club on Pelican Lane from 7.45pm. \n£7 on the door.
URL:https://visitnewbury.org.uk/event/country-western-night-with-ray-peters/
LOCATION:Pelican Lounge & Haig Hall\, Pelican Lounge & Haig Hall at Newbury Royal British Legion\, RG14 1NP
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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