Explore our exciting events and exhibitions.
You might need to pay or prebook tickets for some of our events, make sure you do this well in advance as we often sell out.
What’s on
Exhibition
Free
Temporary Displays
Exhibition
Free
British Textile Biennial Commission
Thursday, 2 October 2025 to Monday, 27 July 2026
Exhibition
Free
The World of Martin Brown: Horrible Histories and Other Dazzling Drawings
Saturday, 23 May 2026 - Monday, 31 August 2026
Exhibition
Free
The Birley Exhibition – Artist Led
Thursday, 18 June 2026 - January 2027
Exhibition
Free
The Big Picture – The pARTnership
Saturday, 18 July – Sunday, 4 October 2026
Event
Free
Sold out
The World of Martin Brown: Nell and the Cave Bear Storytelling Event
Monday, 20 July at 2pm - 3.30pm
Event
£3
Sold out
The World of Martin Brown: Family Fun Event
Tuesday, 21 July at 11am - 12.30pm
Event
Free
The World of Martin Brown: Young Person Illustrator Masterclass
Tuesday, 21 July at 2pm - 3.30pm
Event
Free
Vinyl Revival
Thursday, 23 July at 6pm - 7.30pm
Weekly Events
The Harris’ Horrible Hunt
Throughout the Summer (until Monday, 31 August)
Reading Heroes Summer Challenge
Throughout the Summer (until Tuesday, 1 September)
Storytime Sessions
Every Sunday at 2.30pm - 3pm
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Every Wednesday at 10.30am & 2.30pm
Junior Craft Club
Every Thursday at 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Lego Club
Every Saturday at 9.30am - 11am