📍 The Riverside | Free Entry 🗓️ Tuesday 5th to Saturday 16th August 2025 ⏰ Open Daily, from 12pm
This summer, local music charity Readipop takes over The Oracle for two weeks of creativity, culture and connection. From 5–16 August, Riverbeats will transform the town centre into a vibrant, hub of live music, hands-on workshops, roaming theatre and feel-good fun for all.
With over 40 free sessions including samba parades, sustainable printing, badge-making and more, get ready to experience Reading in a whole new way.
🧵 Make, Play, Explore
Little ones (and big kids!) can explore their musical side with junk percussion, ukulele sessions, or the ever-popular Family Jam from Readipop.
Get creative with Jelly’s drop-in and bookable workshops, including badge-making, paper flag art, mask decorating and sustainable printing. And for a truly magical moment, visit the Fables Expansion Tank - a giant, participatory sculpture made from reclaimed materials and imagination by Annual Daydream Harvest.
🎶 Live Music All-Dayer Finale
On Saturday 16 August, RISER presents…in association with BBC Introducing Oxfordshire & Berkshire, a showcase of local live music talent, not to be missed. In addition, Readipop Festival presents…two of their best received previous performers. Expect showstopping performances from the likes of:
The Showhawk Duo - viral acoustic rave sensations
The Skangsters - Reading’s beloved ska nine-piece
Rising stars like Kah’Nya, Girl Like That, The Kokroachez, and more curated by RISER and BBC Introducing Oxfordshire & Berkshire.
It’s a true celebration of local talent with national potential, all set on our riverside stage.
🍴 Fuel the Fun
Ready to dive into a bucket of joy? Our riverside restaurants and grab-and-go favourites are ready to refuel you. Whether you’re sharing pizza at Zizzi’s, relaxing with a burger from Five Guys, or catching up over cocktails at Cosy Club, The Oracle is the perfect spot to linger longer and taste something new.
🎟 All events are free to attend. For workshop bookings and, finale tickets, visit here