What’s On
Search our What's On calendar to see what's on right now and what's coming up. You can also check out our guide to Outdoor Events and Activities.
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Looking to check out what's on in Windsor, Eton, Maidenhead, Ascot and in local villages such as Cookham during your stay?
Planning to time your visit with a specific event in our ‘What's on in Windsor’ calendar?
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is brim-full of great events for all ages and for all interests year round.
Visit our Windsor Online Shop or the Royal Windsor Information Centre where you can book tickets in advance for all race meetings, the Royal Windsor Horse Show and many other events.
Use the ‘What’s on Search’ above to search the events calendar and start planning and read on for inspiration.
Arts centres in Windsor and Maidenhead
We have two dynamic arts centres in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead: Norden Farm Centre for the Arts in Maidenhead and the Old Court in Windsor.
Enjoy live performances, comedy, music, film, exhibitions, classes and family activities all year round.
Windsor's historic Theatre Royal nestles at the foot of Windsor Castle and offers its audiences a new production every fortnight before heading to the West End or on national tour. You’ll also discover comedy nights, tribute bands and one of the best pantomimes in the local area. (Oh yes it is!)
Horse events in Windsor and Ascot
Equestrian events are hugely popular in the Royal Borough. The Royal Windsor Horse Show takes place in May and the royal procession is the highlight of Royal Ascot week in June.
Why not enjoy a flutter on the horses at Ascot Racecourse, where jumps and flat racing take place throughout the year?
Royal Windsor Racecourse is located on an island in the River Thames and holds evening and daytime flat race meetings with themed race-day entertainment between April and October.
Windsor, Eton and Maidenhead town centre events
Windsor, Eton and Maidenhead have a fun and wide range of town centre events throughout the year.
Watch hilarious pancake racing in the town centre on Shrove Tuesday, rubber duck racing on the Thames in June, delicious local food and drink markets, craft markets, night markets and pumpkin carving parties in October.
But Christmas is a very special time and all the family will enjoy our Christmas events – superb Christmas lights, colourful fireworks, Christmas markets, Windsor Great Park Illuminated, LaplandUK, wonderfully creative living advent calendars throughout December and, of course, traditional carols. What better place to enjoy the yuletide season?
Festivals in Windsor
The annual Windsor Festival takes place in September and the Spring Festival takes place in March.
The festival’s ‘what's on in Windsor’ programme features literary events, concerts, talks, guided walks and much, much more. Some events take place in historic venues like Windsor Castle and Windsor Guildhall.
Windsor has a Fringe Festival too and an International String Competition every two years – plenty for those with an interest in cultural events.
Discover drink festivals too! Ascot Racecourse hosts a Beer Festival as part of its Autumn Racing Weekend.
Art events in the Windsor area
Did you know that the annual Contemporary Art Fairs - Windsor in November has raised more than £85,000 so far for the Prince’s Trust whilst bringing together over 160 artists, printmakers, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists and selected galleries offering the very best in contemporary art with prices from £40 to £4,000?
Windsor sporting events
Whether you enjoy taking part or spectating, there are some great sporting events taking place in the local area.
The Royal Windsor Triathlon attracts many participants in the summer and there are half marathons and 10K races throughout the Royal Borough too.
Dorney Lake – Eton College’s rowing lake where Olympic dreams were made real in London 2012 – hosts many events throughout the year.
Book Windsor accommodation
Whatever your reason for coming to Windsor and the Royal Borough, why not stay a bit longer?
Check out more of the many different things to do, attractions (such as Legoland and Dorney Court), restaurants, pubs, nightlife and shopping areas.
We can offer advice and help you book accommodation from our wide range of excellent hotels, bed and breakfasts, self-catering properties and campsites; simply call Royal Windsor Information Centre during office hours on +44 (0)1753 743907 and one of our friendly assistants will be more than happy to advise you.
Ask us about maps, guides and parking recommendations when you contact our Information Centre.
AccessAble Access Guides for Windsor and Eton
Destination Access Guides for Windsor and Eton, developed thanks to a partnership between the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and AccessAble, are now available. VisitWindsor has worked with AccessAble, the UK’s leading provider of detailed disabled access information, to produce the guides which help residents and visitors with access requirements to plan their journeys to and around both towns.
So what are you waiting for? Check out what’s on and make your visit to Windsor and Maidenhead a fantastically eventful one!
What's On Highlights
Everywhere is Heaven | Stanley Spencer & Roger Wagner
The winter exhibition at the Stanley Spencer Gallery will be its first ever to show the work of a…
Windsor Great Park Illuminated
Light up your year! Prepare to be captivated as woodland and water at Windsor Great Park come…
Christmas Carols in The Savill Garden Visitor Centre
Relax in The Savill Garden Kitchen as you surround yourself with festive music and carols in The…
Howden Christmas Racing Weekend at Ascot
Get ready for two days of festive revelry and Jumps racing of the highest calibre at Ascot’s last…
Ascot Farmers' Market
Ascot Farmers' Market offers a great choice of fresh produce, pies and pastries, dairy products and…
LEGOLAND at Christmas
This Christmas, building memories as a family is more important than ever. Join the folk at the…
Christmas at Windsor Castle
This year’s Christmas display at Windsor Castle will celebrate the 675th anniversary of the Order…
Parallel Windsor
Parallel Windsor is the UK's national celebration of disability inclusion and wellbeing. Our…
The Old Court Cinema: January Films
Discover January film screenings at The Old Court Cinema, Windsor
The Old Court Cinema: December Films
Discover December film screenings at The Old Court Cinema, Windsor
From Gold to Rio
A night of New Romantic nostalgia.
Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet
Fabulous, feelgood 70s and 80s disco nights for grown-ups. Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet heads to…
Royal Windsor Triathlon
With 30 years under our belts, the Royal Windsor Triathlon has been a mainstay throughout the…
Aladdin
Make your wishes come true and join us on this magical carpet ride of adventure and fun. Featuring…
Festive Dinner at Cumberland Lodge
Join us at Cumberland Lodge for a Festive Dinner and sample superb wines with wine connoisseur…
Garter Tower Christmas Illuminations
Standing over 50ft tall, Garter Tower is illuminated with stunning images of St George’s Chapel’s…
One Life
Norden Farm screens the true story of a local hero. Telling the true story of former Maidenhead…
Carols on the Hill
Featuring the Band of the Household Cavalry, one of Windsor’s oldest Christmas traditions returns…

- 1Everywhere is Heaven | Stanley Spencer & Roger Wagner
- 2Windsor Great Park Illuminated
- 3Christmas Carols in The Savill Garden Visitor Centre
- 4Howden Christmas Racing Weekend at Ascot
- 5Ascot Farmers' Market
- 6LEGOLAND at Christmas
- 7Christmas at Windsor Castle
- 8Parallel Windsor
- 9The Old Court Cinema: January Films
- 10The Old Court Cinema: December Films
- 11From Gold to Rio
- 12Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet
- 13Royal Windsor Triathlon
- 14Aladdin
- 15Festive Dinner at Cumberland Lodge
- 16Garter Tower Christmas Illuminations
- 17One Life
- 18Carols on the Hill
