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. The Festival was founded in in 1979 and now enters its …
Admire the works of 100 local artists exhibiting in Open Studios' flagship exhibition at The Base, Greenham. From 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 …
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. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
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. You can visit the artists for free between 11am …
Live music at the Bandstand in Victoria Park - free to attend for all to enjoy!
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. You can visit the artists for free between 11am …
This May half term, join the Corn Exchange in the Old Library for some arts and crafts, drama - and much more! Your child will get to work with professional practitioners to explore the creative arts with fun activities, develop new skills and make new friends. All materials are provided. Suitable for primary school children …
A relaxed morning for children with additional needs and their families to enjoy West Berkshire Museum when there is less hustle and bustle as the museum is normally closed on Tuesday. The downstairs museum galleries will be open, and there is an opportunity to take part in a craft session where you can make a …
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 …
This half term, head to Shaw House with your little ones and choose from a selection of ceramic decorations (subject to availability on the day). Decorate your chosen item with porcelain pens and other craft materials. Take home to display and admire! No need to book, just drop-in (last entry 15 minutes before the session …
This May half term, join the Corn Exchange in the Old Library for some arts and crafts, drama - and much more! Your child will get to work with professional practitioners to explore the creative arts with fun activities, develop new skills and make new friends. All materials are provided. Suitable for primary school children …
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: …
Take Flight is a stunning aerial theatre show for children up to 2 year old and their grown ups. The story follows a musical mother bird as their baby hatches, grows and explores, navigating the challenges of hunger, sleep and play. Culminating in a beautiful aerial moment, the mother bird supports her baby to leave …
Join Watermill Theatre for a free taster of what their weekly youth theatre sessions are like! Involving games, script work and devising exercises, these will be a great example of the fun to be had and skills to be learned in their regular groups. Session schedule: 9.30 - 10.30am: Reception to Year 2 (Ages 4-7) …
This May half term, join the Corn Exchange in the Old Library for some arts and crafts, drama - and much more! Your child will get to work with professional practitioners to explore the creative arts with fun activities, develop new skills and make new friends. All materials are provided. Suitable for primary school children …
Make a rainstick, a ceremonial musical instrument for summoning rain, from a cardboard tube, foil, wax discs and rice. Decorate with marker pens, stickers and other craft materials. Once complete, gently shake to hear and summon rain to help the plants to grow! Aimed at 7-11 year olds, but younger and older children are welcome. …
This May half term, join the Corn Exchange in the Old Library for some arts and crafts, drama - and much more! Your child will get to work with professional practitioners to explore the creative arts with fun activities, develop new skills and make new friends. All materials are provided. Suitable for primary school children …
Parkway Shopping hosts a circus spectacular at this free, family friendly event during May half term! Head along between 10:30am and 2:30pm and enjoy live performances from Dan the Hat and The Pierrots, meet Albert the Elephant and Megana the Ringmistress, and take part in free craft and circus skills workshops. Learn more via the …
Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a really big adventure is about to begin. Sir Charlie is bold, brave and brilliantly clever. He loves daring quests filled with wily witches, terrible beasties and fire-breathing dragons. And yes, he has a cat called Envelope! But …
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Join Berkshire Chamber Music Festival for an out-of-this-world experience at Newbury Library on Friday 29th May, 2pm. This interactive 'Journey Through Time and Space' invites children to discover new music and instruments alongside professional musicians. Tickets are free with an optional donation, and you can book your tickets via the link below. For more information, …
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