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Reading

Metal, rock, punk and alternative listings. 21 upcoming gigs across 11 venues, next on 15 October.

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Reading currently has 21 upcoming metal, punk and alternative shows across 11 venues, including Norden Farm Centre For The Arts, Sub89, Purple Turtle. The next gig is Wigwam Live at the Purple Turtle, Reading on October 15, 2026. Tickets start at £5 and typically run £15. Moshradar tracks the Reading underground scene — gig listings, venue guides — updated as new shows are announced.

Overview

What's onThe next 8 of 21

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Norden Farm Centre For The Arts6 Sub895 Purple Turtle2 The FaceBar2 Forest Green Road1

Gigs

Upcoming gigs in Reading21 listed

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Listings checked daily · updated 11 Oct 2026

Venues

Venues in Reading11 listed, busiest first

Norden Farm Centre For The Arts Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Rd · 6 upcoming Sub89 110-117 Friar Street · 5 upcoming Purple Turtle 9 Gun Street · 2 upcoming The FaceBar Ambrose Place, Chatham Street · 2 upcoming Forest Green Road 9 Forest View Cottages · 1 upcoming Hexagon Theatre Queens Walk · 1 upcoming Newbury Corn Exchange Market Place · 1 upcoming Newbury Showground Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, · 1 upcoming St Bart's Church, London Road, RG1 3QA London Road · 1 upcoming The Anvil Churchill Way · 1 upcoming Ferryboat Inn High Street

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Who's playing soonActs with upcoming Reading dates

2 Bad Mice A7Xperience Alison Moyet Bye Bye Baby Live Chelsea Chopsuey DOPPELGANG3R Dark Side Of The Wall Divergent Promotions Dj John B FLEISCH Foul Play

Gigs in Reading: the basics

How many gigs are on in Reading?

There are 21 upcoming gigs listed in Reading across 11 venues. The next is Wigwam Live at the Purple Turtle, Reading on 15 October 2026.

Are there any gigs in Reading this weekend?

Nothing is listed in Reading this weekend yet (09–11 October), but 21 gigs are listed further ahead.

What are the best live music venues in Reading?

The Reading venues with the most upcoming shows listed are Norden Farm Centre For The Arts, Sub89, Purple Turtle, The FaceBar, Forest Green Road.

Which bands are playing in Reading soon?

Acts with upcoming Reading dates include 2 Bad Mice, A7Xperience, Alison Moyet, Bye Bye Baby Live, Chelsea, Chopsuey, DOPPELGANG3R, Dark Side Of The Wall, Divergent Promotions, Dj John B, FLEISCH, Foul Play.

What genres of live music can you see in Reading?

Upcoming shows in Reading cover Rock, Alternative, Metal.

How much do gig tickets cost in Reading?

Across the 13 upcoming Reading gigs with a published price, the typical ticket is £15 and the cheapest is £5. 12 of them are £20 or under, starting with Totally Blondie at Norden Farm Centre For The Arts on 6 November.

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