Soar far above the clouds and across the seas with a fantasmagorical new Watermill Theatre production of the iconic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Delve into the hearts and imaginations of eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, his children Jeremy and Jemima, and Truly Scrumptious as they set off on an audacious adventure in their car with the …
Art on the Park returns this summer, where you can stroll through beautiful Victoria Park and browse or buy from stalls featuring art and craft work from local artists! You can find the art exhibition outside Victoria Park Nursery School on the northern side of Victoria Park. If you are interested in exhibiting your work, …
Live music at the Bandstand in Victoria Park - free to attend for all to enjoy!
Explore the fascinating history of Newbury through a series of walks taking place throughout the summer. The walks are led by local history experts providing commentary and answering questions as the walk proceeds. The pace is leisurely and the ground level. Each walk lasts approximately 2 hours and starts at the Corn Exchange in the …
A free outdoor performance taking place around Newbury town centre, Deblozay will take you on a wild nocturnal journey where performance, music and costume come together to create an otherworldly and joyous procession through the town! Deblozay (meaning Bedlam in Haitian Creole) is a fantastical parade inspired by Haitian culture and ancestor worship. Join the …
After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy. Don’t miss his trademark high-energy exasperation and razor-sharp observations that leave audiences in stitches and on their feet all around the country. This year, he’s decided to name the show after the thing …
Educafe runs a welcoming community café at Newbury Library every Wednesday from 11am-2pm. Anyone is welcome to head along for a free tea and cake in the Carnegie Room upstairs on the 1st floor of the library, accessible by lift. Educafe was started to bring together the diverse communities of West Berkshire and aims to: …
Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for an age, so we thought we would give him a hand… Using his language, your audience suggestions, and our overactive imaginations, ShakeItUp create a brand-new Shakespeare play live on stage. Pick your authentic Shakespearean genre: Epic History, Romantic Comedy, or Gruesome Tragedy! Pen your wittiest Shakespearean line for our …
Get ready to laugh out loud with an evening of great comedy, as Avalon presents The Comedy Network. Existing to bring a roadshow of comedic brilliance to your doorstep, The Comedy Network has been a proving ground for some of the biggest names in British comedy. Household names like Lee Mack, Russell Howard, Jenny Eclair, …
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Corn Exchange Newbury reopened the Old Library earlier in 2026 having repurposed and refurbished this wonderful local heritage building. The Old Library has now become a vibrant …
Newbury Library hosts a Board Games Meetup on the second and fourth Saturday each month, 10am-1pm. Everyone is welcome to come along to these free drop in sessions, with plenty of games to choose from - suitable for all ages.
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Meet members from the Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers (KVGWSD) who will show you some of the traditional skills such as spinning and weaving, …
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Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Join a guided tour of relevant graves in Newtown Road Cemetery, where the Friends of Newtown Road Cemetery have researched a large number of people buried in …
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Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. As part of the 2026 Heritage Open Days Festival, English Heritage will be offering exclusive free guided tours of Donnington Castle. The tour will included access to …
At times chilling, hilarious and moving, Comb is an ode to the stories of the people we have lost. Through a tangled ride into Celtic, Slavic and Siberian folklore, Comb is a wake-up call for understanding just how interwoven we all are. When Charlotte was 8, her Grandad told her the beginning of a story: …
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Meet members from the Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers (KVGWSD) who will show you some of the traditional skills such as spinning and weaving, …
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Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Head along to to celebrate 20 years of Shaw House being open to the public! Shaw House will be FREE of charge to visit on the Heritage …
Live music at the Bandstand in Victoria Park - free to attend for all to enjoy!
Educafe runs a welcoming community café at Newbury Library every Wednesday from 11am-2pm. Anyone is welcome to head along for a free tea and cake in the Carnegie Room upstairs on the 1st floor of the library, accessible by lift. Educafe was started to bring together the diverse communities of West Berkshire and aims to: …
If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby - it would be Emerald Storm! Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is the electrifying new dance phenomenon from Adam Garcia, the acclaimed stage and screen star behind some of theatre’s biggest hits. Fusing the fire of Irish dance with the grit of urban tap, this high-octane …
Have you ever wondered what is behind the idyllic and seemingly perfect life of Audrey Hepburn? All she really wanted was to be loved and to find love. She was, and continues to be, an inspiration… A stunningly beautiful, modest actress, and selfless humanitarian Ambassador of UNICEF, she proved to be one of those rare …
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. The public are invited to view the Council Chamber, The Civic Staircase, The Town Hall portraits, the Council’s maces and other civic regalia. This includes the Town …
On Saturday 19th September, Charles I returns to Newbury after 383 years, to mark the day before the fateful First Battle of Newbury. Head along to Newbury Market Place where the Newbury Town Cryer will be heralding the King's return to Newbury, and you'll have the chance to meet King Charles I, Queen Mary, and …
There's a Monster in Your Show… and he can't wait to meet you! Tom Fletcher’s beloved Who’s in Your Book? series returns to Newbury! A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too! With an …
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Take a guided tour of the Cold War Decontamination Suite at the former US Airbase. This rare opportunity offers access to a normally closed part of the …
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