What's on Reading Podcast

What’s on in November 2026This month we head down to the Double-Barrelled Brewery to mark a double celebration - the brewery's eighth anniversary, and Gary & Mark's (instagram.com/garyandmarkquiz) landmark 50th quiz in the taproom! We talk all how you can join them for these big celebrations, the wide variety of events happening in the taproom, and how Gary & Mark keep coming up with questions! Plus our usual round-up of what else is on this month, from alt-rock to art trails to the beginnings of Christmas! The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at [email protected]

What's On in October 2026This month is all about comedy and drama – with two men named Nick! Nick from Mates Rates Comedy Club talks about their new weekly shows at the Penta Hotel and building a strong grassroots comedy scene in Reading. And Nick from Reading Rep Theatre talks about their two shows this month – Dracula and Two Halves of Guinness – as well as a look towards this year's Christmas Carol.The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at [email protected]

What's on in September 2026This month we catch up with Alex from REDA to talk about this year's Heritage Open Days programme, from events centred around the works of Waterhouse to the Everyday Histories found at Reading Old Cemetery and Caversham Court Gardens. Plus, we round up our other highlights of a very busy month – late-summer festivals, new season theatre and more!The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at [email protected]

What’s On in August 2026This month we head to the new Central Library where Libraries & Museums Manager Simon gives us the tour, chatting about the many wonderful resources – and even more wonderful people who’ve started using the brand-new building for all sorts of reasons! Plus, we round up our other highlights of the month, from summer holiday fun for the kids to big summer festivals and more!The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at [email protected]

What's On in July 2026This month we catch up with Alexa from Reading BID to chat about two wonderful ways for you to explore Reading this summer – Reading Cocktail Week, taking in 24 venues from 3-12 July, and the Reading Dino Trail, where massive brick sculptures pop-up all over town from 25 July! Plus, we round up our other highlights of the month, from outdoor theatre and festivals to more summer holiday fun.The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at [email protected]

What’s On in June 2026This month we catch up with Nick from The Flowing Spring in Playhatch as their summer of Gigs In The Garden kicks off. We chat about their upcoming season of fantastic tribute shows, putting music on all year round, and how their food offering also puts them on the map! Plus, we round up our other highlights of the month – big community festivals, big name bands in concert, comic cons and cabaret!The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at [email protected]

What's on in May 2026This month we chat with Cez from Dazzle Dance Experience, all about how you too can feel the full joy of dance, no matter what level of skill, experience or number of left feet you have, and how dance can bring people together. Plus our picks of what else is on this month, including a LOT of festivals – walks, comedy, music and more!The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at [email protected]

What's On in April 2026This month we catch up with several of the winners from the What's On Awards - Deadlocked Escape Rooms, Whitley Carnival, Becoming Mums and Reading Rep Theatre, recorded live at the event. Plus, our round up what's on this month, from Easter holidays to food festivals to homegrown theatre.The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at [email protected]

What’s On in March 2026This month we’re at Eclectic Games to chat with Becky as they celebrate 20 years of rolling dice, dealing cards and building a games community in Reading – from the customers who’ve been with them over the years to how many more players can join them in their new home on Duke Street. Plus our round-up of what else is on this month, from UK Garage to Japanese animation – and our very own awards!The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at [email protected]

For our February podcast we chat with the team at Jelly about this year's GLOW Lantern Parade, from how easy it is to build a lantern in one of their free workshops, to the wonderful time we can all have at the parade itself. We also catch up with Shane from local acapella singing group the Readiophonics who tells us how they're celebrating their 10th anniversary this month, and how you can join them – literally! Plus our other pics of what’s on this month.The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at [email protected]