Sent 23 April 2025

What's on this weekend in Reading? (26th April 2025)

🍹 Gin Festival, Guided Walk, and Markets

1. 1.Reading Gin, Vodka & Rum Festival

   📍 Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH · 🗓 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 – Sessions: 12:00–16:00 & 18:00–22:00 · 💷 General Admission: £17.50 | VIP Ticket: £30

   Hundreds of craft gins, rums, vodkas and more, all under one roof! Expect free samples from artisan producers, live music, exclusive releases, and a bar packed with spirits, cocktails, prosecco, and even beer. Your ticket includes a keepsake sampling cup, guidebook, tote bag, and more. Choose between standard or VIP entry – the perfect day out for spirit lovers!

2. 2.The Angel Ska and Skooter Festival

   📍 The Angel, Bath Road, Woolhampton, RG7 5RT · 🗓 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 – All day event · 💷 No cost entry

   Live music, great food, cold drinks and a full garden party vibe. The Corsairs, The Junction and Urban Times take the stage, plus Northern Soul DJ sets throughout the day. Celebrating Alan’s birthday with some serious ska and soul!

3. 3.Riverside Artisan & Farmers Market

   📍 Waitrose Car Park, Church Street, Caversham, RG4 8AY · 🗓 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 (10:00 – 15:00) · 💷 No cost entry | Just turn up and enjoy

   Browse fresh produce, street food, local beer, handmade gifts and more in a beautiful riverside setting. With live music and a relaxed picnic area, this one’s perfect for a Sunday stroll.

4. 4.Guided Walk Along the K&A Canal

   📍 Meeting Point: County Lock, 200m upstream from The Oracle, Reading RG1 2LU · 🗓 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 (Times vary) · 💷 No cost (booking required) | Book your no cost ticket here

   Stretch your legs, learn some local history, and spot some wildlife on this relaxed 3-mile canal-side walk through Reading. Perfect for adults and kids (7+). Dog-friendly too!

5. 5.StageCraft Craft Beer Festival

   📍 South Street Arts Centre, Reading RG1 4QU · 🗓 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 (18:00 – 23:00) | Sat, 26 Apr 2025 (11:00 – 16:00 & 18:00 – 23:00) · 💷 £16 inc. booking fee | Under 18s (Saturday day): £2.50 | Tickets & full brewery line-up

   A brand-new craft beer festival hosted by Dolphin Brewery and South Street. Expect the best local and national breweries, gluten-free and alcohol-free options, street food (Sarv’s Slice + FINK), and chilled vibes. Three sessions across the weekend — under 18s welcome at Saturday afternoon session.

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