Magical Christmas in Reading

Curated by Reading UK, Magical Christmas in Reading is a series of events that truly make the Christmas feel special. From pop-up surprises all over town to firm favourites in the town's Christmas calendar, December will be magical again.

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Broad St. Mall

Children , Festivals & Special Events

Broad St. Mall does... FREE festive fun

Saturdays and Sundays 17 Nov - 22 Dec, 11:00-17:00

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Festivals & Special Events , Theatre & Spoken Word

An Even More Crayola Christmas

5 Dec 2019

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Children , Festivals & Special Events

Storytime with Santa

6 Dec 2019 Multiple times

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Festivals & Special Events , Film

Peter Pan (1924) with live harp accompaniment

7 Dec 2019

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Festivals & Special Events , Tours & Walks

12 Pubs of Christmas

7 & 22 December

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Festivals & Special Events , Food & Drink

Gingerbread Tales with Laura Mugridge

8 Dec 2019 Multiple times

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Children , Comedy , Festivals & Special Events

Bring Your Own Baby Special

Mon 9 Dec, 11:30 arrival for 12pm start

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Children , Festivals & Special Events , Theatre & Spoken Word

Seasonal Slumberbus

Tue 10 Dec, 12:00 - 18:00

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Music

The Remnants

11 Dec 2019

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Art & Heritage

Return of the Light

12 Dec 2019

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Festivals & Special Events , Theatre & Spoken Word

The Signalman

13 Dec 2019 Multiple times

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Children , Festivals & Special Events

Jollypop Entertainment presents Ice Princesses

14 Dec 2019 Multiple times

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Children , Comedy , Theatre & Spoken Word

Christmas Time Travellers

15 Dec 2019 Multiple times

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Comedy , Festivals & Special Events , Music , Theatre & Spoken Word

A Merry Christmassy Cabaret

15 Dec 2019

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Festivals & Special Events , Theatre & Spoken Word

Crackers!

16 Dec 2019

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Festivals & Special Events , Film

Animation Station

17 Dec 2019

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Dance , Festivals & Special Events , Music

Silent Disco Hits

18 Dec 2019

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Art & Heritage

Chill Out with Craft Box Club

19 Dec 2019

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Festivals & Special Events , Music

Mariachi Loco

20 Dec 2019

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Festivals & Special Events , Music

The Yoko Mainwaring Experience

Sun 15 Dec, 19:00-20:00

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Children , Theatre & Spoken Word

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’

21 Dec 2019 Multiple times

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Children , Festivals & Special Events

Circus on Broad Street

13:00 - 19:00

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Children , Festivals & Special Events , Theatre & Spoken Word

Elves and the Goodometer

23 Dec 2019 Multiple times

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Children , Festivals & Special Events , Theatre & Spoken Word

Storytelling with Mother Christmas

Tue 24 Dec, 13:30 - 15:00

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The Hexagon

Children , Theatre & Spoken Word

Cinderella

7 Dec 2019-5 Jan 2020

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South Street

Children , Theatre & Spoken Word

Hansel And Gretel

9 Dec 2019-31 Dec 2019

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Magical Christmas in Reading

Festive Favourites

This weekend's highlights - 6-8 Dec

Carols & Classics

December's Music Picks

The play's the thing

Mighty Museums

Cracking Comedy

Strictly Reading

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Classes & Workshops

Want to learn a new skill, take up a new hobby or keep the kids busy for a few hours? Our extensive list of classes, workshops and courses has something for everyone, from arts and crafts to dancing and much more.

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