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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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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.
The Old Court Cinema: December Films

Windsor

Discover December film screenings at The Old Court Cinema, Windsor
The Ripper Files!

Windsor

Rumpus Theatre Company present The Ripper Files, based on the world’s most famous case…
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1720 reviews
Go Your Own Way – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Windsor

Go Your Own Way is the spellbinding show featuring music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award-winning Fleetwood Mac.
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1722 reviews
Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of)

Windsor

Following its triumphant triumphs in the West End, where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Evening Standard Award, Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.
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252 reviews
Hauntings

Maidenhead

A spellbinding evening of three tales of the supernatural told by actor Gerard Logan. Hauntings is at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts on Friday 20 December at 8pm. Tickets are £16 | £14 Supporters.
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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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1722 reviews
Dial M for Mayhem

Windsor

Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present the world stage premiere of Dial M For Mayhem, a brand new charming farcical comedy drama from the author and director of the hugely successful courtroom phenomenon The Verdict.
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252 reviews
Robin Morgan – The Spark

Maidenhead

Comedian Robin Morgan is back on the road with a hilarious brand new show – his biggest tour to date.
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1722 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.
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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.
James Phelan – The Dreamer Live

Maidenhead

Star of The Greatest Magician™, and the BBC’s most broadcast magician of the last decade, the award-winning James Phelan debuts this breathtaking new magic show.
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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1720 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!
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1722 reviews
Cruel Intentions, the '90s musical

Windsor

Following sell-out seasons in London and New York, the brand new smash hit musical Cruel Intentions is coming to Theatre Royal Windsor! Based on the iconic film and inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses, it’s packed with ’90s pop classics.
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
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
The Comedy of Terrors!

Windsor

Rumpus Theatre Company presents the devilishly funny farce… The Comedy of Terrors! By John Goodrum.
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252 reviews
Pop-Up Bowie

Maidenhead

Experience the magic of Bowie’s music live with thrilling artistry, a theatrical performance that honours the revolutionary icon himself in the most respectful of ways.