What’s On

Things are still far from normal due to Coronavirus and, in line with government advice, regrettably many events in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead have had to be postponed or cancelled completely.  However, many event organisers are looking forward to welcoming you safely in the very near future – be it in person, virtually or even both! – and we look forward to sharing their plans with you so do check out our featured events under What's On Highlights below and 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 Virtual Events and Online Classes. 

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Looking to check out what's on in Windsor, Maidenhead 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.

Book tickets for all race meetings, the Royal Windsor Horse Show and many other events from the Royal Windsor Information Centre and from our Windsor Online Shop.

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 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

The Queen has a lifelong passion for horses and equestrian events are hugely popular in the Royal Borough.

The Queen attends the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May and every day 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 centres on Shrove Tuesday, rubber duck racing on the Thames in June, delicious local food and drink markets, art 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, 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 food and drink festivals too: Ascot Racecourse hosts a Festival of Food and Wine racing weekend in September and a Beer Festival in October.

Annual Events in the Windsor area

Did you know that the Royal Borough celebrates The Queen’s birthday on 21 April with the firing of 21 mini cannons on the Long Walk in Windsor Great Park?

Or that the annual Contemporary Art Fairs - Windsor in November has raised more than £45,000 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 £50 to £5,000?

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.

So what are you waiting for?  Check out what’s on and make your visit to Windsor and Maidenhead a fantastically eventful one!