Get involved in arts, culture and heritage in Reading
There are lots of ways to get involved with arts, culture and heritage here in Reading. And we'll do our best to gether all the opportunities for that in one place!
Whether you want to join a choir, audition for a play, volunteer at an event or venue or find some other way to be part of Reading's arts and cultural scene, you'll find it here on this page.
East Reading Festival looking for volunteers, stallholders and more
East Reading Festival returns on Sunday 22nd June 2025. The festival is a free community-focused event, with a music stage, spoken word/poetry stage, a funfair, a small food court with a variety of different cuisines and a wide range of community, charity and commercial stalls.
The team are now on the lookout for anyone who might like to get involved in the festival as a stall holder, performer, volunteer or committee member
Want to perform at Reading Pride's Love Unites Festival?
Reading Pride's Love Unites Parade and Festival returns on 30 August 2025, and applications are now open for acts and to perform on the Main Stage, Pride aLive Stage & Pride Dance Tent.
"Performing at Reading Pride is an electrifying experience. The energy as you step onto the stage, greeted by cheering faces, united by their love and support for the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a powerful reminder of the impact performance can have in fostering inclusivity and acceptance. We’d love to welcome you to our performing family and celebrate the day with us."
> Find out more and apply
The deadline for applications is 30th April 2025. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
Auditions
Ever wanted to take to the stage here in Reading? We'll gather up all the open audition info we can from local theatres and performing troupes in Reading and share them on this page. And maybe you'll get your shot in the spotlight!
Join a choir
Reading is home to a multitude of choirs, all filling their own unique niche in the choral community - and they're always on the lookout for new voices to join them.
Volunteering
Current volunteering opportunities, from one-off projects to those organisations that are always happy to sign-up new volunteers. Supported by our friends at Reading Voluntary Action.
Paid roles
Our list of current paid vacancies in the arts, culture and heritage sector in and around the Reading area.
Open Mic nights
Looking for a chance to get up on stage? There are plenty of open mic nights in Reading where performers of all kinds - and abilities - can get to sing a song, read a poem, tell a joke... Or two!
Young acts wanted for The Purple Turtle!
Calling all young bands and singers aged 16-19!
Do you want to play at The Purple Turtle? Reading's long-running venue is on the hunt for new acts to play The Sunday Sessions.
These monthly Sunday afternoon gigs are aimed at giving young bands, singer-songwriters and solo artists the chance to play on stage with a full PA in a proper venue - one that's been supporting music in Reading for over 30 years!
If that sounds like you or someone you know, get in touch via neilg@purpleturtlebar.com
Want to try something new?
See all activities, classes and workshops
Traders wanted for Reading Comic Con
Do you have a rare collection you'd like to sell, Are you a retailer, artist or have any type of Comic-Con relate merchandise to sell or even something NEW and EXCITING you'd like to bring to the Comic-Con community!
If so, Creed Convention Events is the perfect place for you to sell your items at!
Tables start from JUST £45 per table, and you can secure your tables today with just a £10 deposit through our online booking store (It's that simple!)
Email us today, exhibitors@creedconventions.com or you can fill out our online form which has all the 2025 events on for you to fill out!
