Reading Children’s Festival 2026

Saturday 9 May – Sunday 31 May 2026
Venues across Reading

This year’s festival celebrates its 37th anniversary with three fun packed weeks of events and activities for children all over the borough. The festival gets off to an exciting start with Forbury Fiesta on Saturday 9 May, where there will be something for everyone to get involved with on the day. Reading Children’s Festival promises to bring plenty of fun, mayhem and madness.

From sport and music workshops to fun days with art and craft sessions, take your pick from the many exciting events taking place at venues across Reading.

Further information on how to apply to run an event or activity as part of the festival will be available when applications open at the end of January. Please visit this web page nearer the time.