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Entertainment in the Windsor area

We want you to enjoy every moment of your stay in the Windsor and Maidenhead area, however you like to be entertained! With superb art centres, a bustling theatre and plenty of venues hosting exceptional live entertainment, read on for some of our top tips that we hope will keep you most amused.

Enjoy some arts and culture in Windsor and Maidenhead

In Windsor we have the thriving Theatre Royal Windsor, a beautiful Edwardian theatre nestling in the shadow of Windsor Castle. The Theatre Royal shows a wide range of live performances including comedy, tragedy, ballet, one-nighters, musicals, theatre, tribute bands, thrillers and the ever-popular annual pantomime!

We have two lively arts centres – Norden Farm in Maidenhead and the Old Court in Windsor – offering a whole host of great events including live comedy and theatre, film and music.

Visit our Theatres page to find out more.

Discover some live music

Every autumn Windsor Festival and Fringe Festival both feature a diverse programme of live music.

Throughout the year venues such as Eton College School Hall, the Farrer Theatre, Windsor Parish Church and St George’s Chapel become venues for a wide range of concerts by fantastic local orchestras and choirs.

Windsor’s Old Ticket Hall proudly promotes itself as the only venue in town dedicated to live music five days a week.

Smokey Joe’s Roadhouse is a live music venue located right in the middle of Maidenhead’s town centre.

Watch something funny

Norden Farm, the Old Court and Theatre Royal Windsor are smaller and more intimate spaces, perfect for comedians who are testing their comedy material before heading out on bigger arena tours. Many top names come to Windsor and Maidenhead, including Greg Davies, Russell Howard, Reginald D Hunter, Sarah Millican, Omid Djalili and Jenny Eclair, and you’ll discover many up-and-coming comedians too.

Explore the nightlife

Ascot, Eton, Windsor and Maidenhead all have various options including some fantastic pubs and bars as well as clubs open until the early hours. Read all about nightlife in the Royal Borough.

Enjoy a trip to the cinema

Whether you enjoy the latest Hollywood blockbuster or you like to explore lesser-known ‘world cinema’ films, visit our Cinemas page for the options.

Sample some of our local food and drink

Enjoy a fantastic lunch or evening meal in one of our pubs and restaurants. Sample some locally-brewed ale and some locally-produced food on our seasonal menus. Whatever your taste in food, cause for celebration or budget, there are many restaurants and pubs waiting to welcome you in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Browse our Food and Drink pages for all the options.

Want to discover more about what’s on?

See the list below or browse our What’s On pages for inspiration and use our ‘What’s On Search’ (above); we update windsor.gov.uk regularly with great event and what’s on ideas for the Windsor, Eton, Ascot and Maidenhead area.

We look forward to entertaining you.

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The Old Court Cinema: December Films

Windsor

Discover December film screenings at The Old Court Cinema, Windsor
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499 reviews
Christmas Carols in The Savill Garden Visitor Centre

Englefield Green

Relax in The Savill Garden Kitchen as you surround yourself with festive music and carols in The Savill Garden Visitor Centre, performed by local groups and choirs.
Hauntings

Maidenhead

A spellbinding evening of three tales of the supernatural from two of the world’s greatest writers of ghost stories: E F Benson and M R James.
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252 reviews
The Royal Ballet: Cinderella

Maidenhead

This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. This is an event cinema screening of Cinderalla, danced by The Royal Ballet.
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1722 reviews
Theatre Royal Windsor

Windsor

The Theatre Royal Windsor is a beautiful Edwardian theatre nestling between Windsor Castle and the River Thames and is the only unsubsidised producing theatre to operate all year round in Britain.
The Carnival of the Animals Lantern Parade

Maidenhead

The Lantern Parade returns to illuminate Maidenhead town centre. The Carnival of the Animals – Lantern Parade is on Saturday 7 December, starting at 4.30pm.
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252 reviews
Mitch Benn – The Point

Maidenhead

Mitch Benn is a comedian, author, satirical songwriter, musician and actor. He is widely acknowledged as one of the best writers/performers of comedy songs in the UK. He is perhaps best known as the resident comic songwriter on BBC 4’s The Now Show…
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252 reviews
The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

Maidenhead

Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family.
Just Between Ourselves

Windsor

In perhaps his most emotionally charged play, Alan Ayckbourn masterfully evokes a world of hidden tensions and suppressed hostility. He skillfully navigates the tightrope between comedy and tragedy, guiding us towards a hilarious, yet chilling…
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1720 reviews
The Manfreds – Maximum Rhythm ‘N’ Blues

Windsor

The Manfreds, featuring both former lead singers of Manfred Mann, Paul Jones and Mike d’Abo, will be recreating their fabulous Maximum Rhythm ‘N‘ Blues show for one night only at Theatre Royal Windsor!
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1720 reviews
Beyond the Barricade

Windsor

Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running musical theatre concert tour, is back for 2025. Join the cast at Theatre Royal Windsor for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over…
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1720 reviews
Boys from The Blackstuff

Windsor

James Graham‘s powerful new adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s BAFTA award-winning TV series, directed by Kate Wasserberg, starts its 2025 national tour in Windsor, direct from the National Theatre and West End.
Christmas Ceilidh

Maidenhead

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts presents Christmas Ceilidh.
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1722 reviews
Tours of Theatre Royal Windsor

Windsor

Peek behind the curtain at the historic Theatre Royal Windsor and discover over 240 years of theatrical history on a theatre tour.
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1720 reviews
The Comedy of Terrors!

Windsor

Rumpus Theatre Company presents the devilishly funny farce… The Comedy of Terrors! By John Goodrum.
Blood Brothers

Windsor

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
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1722 reviews
UK Pink Floyd Experience

Windsor

Celebrating 50 years since the release of the ‘Wish You Were Here’ album, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live – featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and more than two hours of incredible music.
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1722 reviews
Country Superstars

Windsor

The world’s biggest country music tribute touring show – Dolly Parton and Friends Tribute Show – is coming to Theatre Royal Windsor with an award winning cast! This performance is a must-see for any fans of country music!
Far from the Madding Crowd

Windsor

Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece about love, class and gender roles is set against the rural landscape of Victorian England and is thrillingly brought to life in a new adaptation by the acclaimed Conn Artists Theatre Company, performed by an ensemble cast…
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1722 reviews
American Four Tops

Windsor

Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction’s American Four Tops show has been travelling all around the world, bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences.