Home / What's On / ReadingWhat's On in Reading3 tonight · 1 ongoing · 10 this week · 19 in the next two weeks.It's Friday in Reading: 3 events on tonight and 10 this week, with 19 over the next two weeks. 1 exhibition, season or programme is ongoing. The busiest spots right now are Gun Street Garden and Reading Lola Lo.Today · Fri 2 Oct · 3Late · 3Fri 2 Oct 2026 — DRAKEOVER @ SUB89 (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26) at Sub89 — THE OFFICIAL RETURNERS FEST 2026! This event is the 2nd, 3rd & 4th years’ equivalent to FRESHERS FORTNIGHT! 🎪 Join…Fri 2 Oct 2026 — GSG FRIDAYS: DRAKEOVER 🎤 (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26) at Gun Street Garden — GSG FRIDAYS Main Room: GSG Presenting the new and improved Friday night. Bringing Reading the newest and most versatile…Fri 2 Oct 2026 — WAIOLA🌴 DRAKEOVER 🎤 (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26) at Reading Lola Lo — THE FRIDAY NIGHT EVERY SINGLE FRIDAY AT LOLA LO💃🕺 WHAT TO EXPECT🤩 – LIVE MUSIC IN THE GARDEN FROM 10PM – 12:30AM🎸 – 50%…Tomorrow · Sat 3 Oct · 2Evening · 1Sat 3 Oct 2026 — LOST Saturdays @ LOLA LO 🏝️ at Reading Lola Lo (4 dates) — LOST SATURDAYS, the home of the tropical vibes at Reading’s premier late night venue!🌴🌺 Join us early doors and enjoy…Late · 1Sat 3 Oct 2026 — RETURNERS CLOSING PARTY @ RUSU (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26) at Reading Students' Union — THE OFFICIAL RETURNERS FEST 2026! This event is the 2nd, 3rd & 4th years’ equivalent to FRESHERS FORTNIGHT! 🎪 Join…Mon 5 Oct · 1Late · 1Mon 5 Oct 2026 — WELCOME TO MNE – BLOW YOUR LOAN🤑🍑 at Popworld - Reading — Monday Nights Are The Staple Of Student Nightlife. Those Who Came Before You, And Those Long After, Will Forever…Tue 6 Oct · 1Late · 1Tue 6 Oct 2026 — LOCO TUESDAYS: AFROHOUSE VS LATIN HOUSE🌴 at Reading Lola Lo — EVERY SINGLE TUESDAY AT LOLA LO Every Tuesday, LOCO Invites you to escape reality with a night of sensational night of…Thu 8 Oct · 3Evening · 1Thu 8 Oct 2026 — READING FIGHT NIGHT: THURSDAY 8TH OCT 2026 🥊 at Hills Meadow Car Park — FIGHT NIGHT READING : Thursday 10th October FIGHT NIGHT – Thursday 8th October 🎪TIME: 5:00-10:30PM ADDRESS: Hills…Late · 1Thu 8 Oct 2026 — OUTSET THURSDAY: FIGHT NIGHT AFTERPARTY🥊 at Gun Street Garden — Outset Thursday At Gun Street Garden Every Single Week. Seriously though, what the f*ck else are you going to do on a…LaterFri 9 Oct 2026 — GSG FRIDAYS: FT. KOJO FUNDS 🎤 at Gun Street Garden — GSG Fridays are your BIGGEST weekly Friday Nights in Reading! Running for the last year at one of Reading’s BEST…Sat 10 Oct 2026 — OKTOBERFEST 🍺🇩🇪 @ 3SIXTY (LIVE OOMPAH BAND) at Reading Students' Union — OKTOBERFEST PARTY @ 3SIXTY STUDENTS UNION🇩🇪 __________________________________________________________________________…Mon 12 Oct 2026 — MNE – PAPAJOHNS TAKEOVER🍕💙 at Popworld - Reading — Monday Nights Are The Staple Of Student Nightlife. Those Who Came Before You, And Those Long After, Will Forever…Tue 13 Oct 2026 — Open Mic Night at Market House Reading — Join us for a night where the spotlight is all yours. Whether you’re a poet, musician, comedian, or something totally…Ongoing in ReadingExhibitions, seasons and programmes running for a while.Ongoing — until 4 October 2026 — READING RETURNERS FEST 2026 – ON SALE NOW 🚀 at Lola Lo, Reading Student's Union, Gun Street Garden, Popworld, Sub89 & Purple Turtle — THE OFFICIAL RETURNERS FEST 2026! This event is the 2nd, 3rd & 4th years’ equivalent to FRESHERS FORTNIGHT! 🎪 Join…Festivals near ReadingThu 15 – Mon 19 Oct — TSB Beer Festival (5 days) at Thames Side Brewery, Staines-upon-ThamesWhere it's happening in ReadingGun Street Garden — 3 eventsReading Lola Lo — 3 eventsPopworld - Reading — 2 eventsReading Students' Union — 2 eventsHills Meadow Car Park — 1 eventNearby townsWhat’s on in High WycombeWhat’s on in FarnhamWhat’s on in Staines-upon-ThamesWhat’s on in GuildfordWhat’s on in WantageWhat’s on in ChorleywoodWhat’s on in GodalmingWhat’s on in OxfordAbout what's on in ReadingWhat's on in Reading tonight?DRAKEOVER @ SUB89 (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26) at Sub89; GSG FRIDAYS: DRAKEOVER 🎤 (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26) at Gun Street Garden; WAIOLA🌴 DRAKEOVER 🎤 (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26) at Reading Lola LoWhat's happening in Reading this weekend?2 events this weekend in Reading, including LOST Saturdays @ LOLA LO 🏝️ and RETURNERS CLOSING PARTY @ RUSU (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26).Where does this listing come from?Listings are gathered daily from venues and local sources across Reading, alongside events published directly on FolkAir.Good spots in ReadingMarket House (Hotel)Reading Students' UnionSub89Place data © OpenStreetMap contributorsSee Reading on the live map · Reading city guide · What's on across the UKWhat's OnGigsPlacesFestivalsBlogExplorePricingFor suppliersFor venuesProductAboutJoin freeChristmasBank holiday weekendLondon eventsManchester eventsBirmingham eventsGlasgow eventsEdinburgh eventsLiverpool eventsLeeds eventsBristol eventsNewcastle upon Tyne eventsBrighton eventsFolkestone eventsAll city guides