Reading Arts

29/05/2026

New on sale!

Port Isaac's own Fisherman's Friends, back for a new tour in 2027 😊🎶⚓

They'll be live at The Hexagon, Sun 25 April 2027. Come on down!

28/05/2026

Just Announced & On Sale Now!

An extra date for Sam Campbell's 'Kid Giblet' tour! We've added a show at The Hexagon on Tue 17 November 2026. Get booked in now 🙌Link in comments

28/05/2026

Just Announced!

A full-throttle touring theatre show celebrating the sound, style and attitude of the UK’s legendary 2Tone and Ska era, 'House of Fun' is here Sat 29 May 2027 🙌🎶

On sale to Members Thu 28 May, 10am
On general sale Fri 19 May, 10am

26/05/2026

Looking for something for the kids this half term?

Join Lego Master Builders Club at Reading Town Hall for a two hour creative adventure with 1000’s of LEGO bricks, Minifigures and LEGO components. Immersive brick building experience for LEGO fans aged 5+.

MUSHROOM KINGDOM QUEST
Build, Play, Power-Up…Join everyone’s favourite video game character on an epic adventure through Mushroom Kingdom. There will be villains to defeat and a Princess to rescue as we build our own track, power up and navigate a fantasy world that is full of surprises. Let’s-a build!

📆Thur 28 May, 11.30am - 1.30pm
📍Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH

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Build, Play, Power-Up…Join everyone’s favourite video game character on an epic adventure through Mushroom Kingdom. There will be villains to defeat and a Princess to rescue as we build our own track, power up and navigate a fantasy world that is full of surprises. Let’s-a build! Join us for a...

26/05/2026

Our NT Live Film series continues this week with The Pl***oy of the Western World.

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene…

📆Thurs 28 May, 7pm
📍The Hexagon

The Pl***oy of the Western Worldby John Millington Synge directed by Caitríona McLaughlinNicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty’s life ...

26/05/2026

Just Announced & On Sale to Reading Arts Members Now!

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating over a decade of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips!

📍The Hexagon
📅Sat 13 Feb 2027, 7.30pm
⏰On general sale Wed 27 May, 10am

26/05/2026

Just Announced!

BAFTA-nominated comedian Rachel Parris is back on the road, bringing some of her favourite songs from the last fifteen years of her comedy career, alongside brand new standup.

🙌Rachel Parris: The Rachel Parris Songbook
📅Sat 13 March 2027, 7.30pm
📍The Town Hall, Blagrave Street RG1 1QH
⏰Members' Pre-Sale opens Wed 27 May, 10am. On general sale Thu 28 May, 10am

22/05/2026

Just Announced!

Port Isaac's finest, Fisherman's Friends are back at The Hexagon Sun 25 April 2027 🎶🎣⚓

This group's remarkable story has inspired two hit feature films and a successful touring stage musical, see the original legends live on stage with us!

🎟On sale Friday 29 May, 10am

20/05/2026

“It's impossible to look away” ★★★★ THE GUARDIAN on Deluxe

Join us for BalletBoyz: Still Pointless - BalletBoyz at 25, live at The Hexagon Thu 7 July 2026!

With their signature irreverence and discerning eye for beautiful dance, BalletBoyz return in 2026 with their brand-new production Still Pointless, marking the 25th Anniversary of the Company’s critically acclaimed debut, Pointless.

19/05/2026

The Ranger Station is holding an open day to celebrate 37 years of Reading Children's Festival on Wednesday 27th May.

Between 10am and 4:30pm this free event includes:

🎫 low ropes course (height restrictions 4ft and under only, 8 sessions every 30 minutes)
🏌🏻 mini golf
🌴 climbing wall sessions
💡 imaginary play
🧩 under 5s soft play

No pre booking, just turn up on the day, sessions for activities will be time allocated. Please ensure for Low Ropes and climbing wall that appropriate footwear is worn - No sandals, flip-flops or Crocs. Trainers ideally but we will accept if toes and heels are covered for safety purposes.