Sent 16 April 2025

What's on this weekend in Reading? (19th April 2025)

🌶️ Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Cheese, and Musicals

1. 1.Red Hot Chilli’s Tribute

   📍 The Face Bar, Reading · 🗓 19 April 2025 Doors Open: 19:00 · 💷 £12

   Get ready for a wild night of funk-rock energy as RHTP tear through the biggest hits (and a few deep cuts) from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Expect serious stage presence, a killer setlist, and the ultimate tribute vibe.

2. 2.Cheese Feast

   📍 Blue Collar Corner, Reading · 🗓 18 Apr 2025 11am - 11pm (All day & evening) · 💷 No cost

   Quite possibly the cheesiest event of the year! Cheese Feast brings together a gooey, golden lineup of mac & cheese, raclette, Philly cheesesteaks, grilled cheese, halloumi fries, and more – all soundtracked by cheesy bangers and served up with 2 bars and a market full of cheese produce. It’s a no cost street food fest made for cheese lovers.

3. 3.Sing The Musicals

   📍 The Anvil, Basingstoke · 🗓 Thu 17 Apr 2025, 7:30pm · 💷 From £27.50

   Direct from London’s West End, this national tour brings together all-time musical favourites from Mamma Mia! to Les Mis, We Will Rock You, and more — all performed by a sensational live band and character singers. Expect big tunes, big energy, and a sing-along night to remember.

4. 4.St Patrick’s Stream & Hennerton Backwater Safari

   📍 Meeting Point: St George & Dragon, Wargrave · 🗓 Sat + Sun Inquire for times. (3.5 hrs) · 💷 £30 (excludes equipment & lunch)

   A beautiful peer-led paddleboarding trip through scenic waterways including St Patrick’s Stream and Hennerton Backwater. Ideal for paddlers looking for a relaxed, social adventure. Optional pub lunch after!

5. 5.What’s Love Got To Do With It?

   📍 The Hexagon, Reading · 🗓 Thu, 17 Apr 2025, 19:30 · 💷 From £28.50

   An electrifying tribute to the queen of rock ’n’ roll, Tina Turner. With powerful vocals, a full live band, and all the hits you love — Proud Mary, Private Dancer, Simply the Best — this is a feel-good, high-energy celebration of an icon. From the team behind Whitney – Queen of the Night, this tribute show has toured the UK to packed-out venues and rave reviews.

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