Events in Newbury From 6th April – 12th April 2026

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You can find a mix of events in Newbury this week, from live music at pubs on Northbrook Street to family activities during school holidays. Weekly quiz nights take place at venues like The High Horse and The Coat & Bear, drawing locals for friendly competition and casual drinks. These gatherings continue a tradition that began with the town’s 12th-century market rights and remains part of daily life in the area.

During Easter, youth clubs run from centres such as Waterside Youth & Community Centre and Rocket Propelled Games, offering structured crafts, games, and lunch for children. On evenings when energy levels drop, events like sound baths at St Mary’s Church hall or guided meditation sessions provide a calmer pace to the week.

The rhythm of local life continues with regular music at places such as The Dolphin and Reloaded Bar, venues that have hosted live acts since the 20th century. Markets return on Northbrook Street every Thursday and Saturday, maintaining long-standing trade patterns along what was once part of a major crossroads route between London and Bath.

If you're looking for comedy or family time, check listings at Victoria Park Community Centre or Corn Exchange Newbury. For the best experience, review times and locations carefully , parking near town centre remains limited, especially around 5pm to 7pm when Northbrook Street sees increased footfall from the market.

Check the listings below for times and venues.

Tuesday 7th April

Pub Quiz at The High Horse

· The High Horse · Nightlife & Music

Join the weekly pub quiz at The High Horse in Newbury every Tuesday at 7:30pm.

Quiz Night at The Coat & Bear

· The Coat & Bear (Pub & Dining), A Heartwood Inn · Nightlife & Music

A weekly quiz night hosted at The Coat & Bear pub, featuring team competitions and prizes.

Easter Holiday Youth Club

· Waterside Youth & Community Centre · Family & Kids

A daily Easter holiday youth club for secondary school students runs from 4pm to 8pm at Waterside Youth & Community Centre.

Wednesday 8th April

Quiz Night at The Dolphin

· The Dolphin · Nightlife & Music

Quiz Night returns at The Dolphin pub every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 10pm.

Open Mic With Zoe Badmam

· Reloaded Bar · Nightlife & Music

Local performers showcase talent at an open mic night hosted by Zoe Badman at Reloaded Bar.

Thursday 9th April

Open Mic Night

· The Newbury · Nightlife & Music

Local performers take the stage at The Newbury pub for weekly open mic night.

Easter Fox Crafts For Children - Nature Discovery Centre, Thurs 9 April

· Family & Kids

Children can make fox-themed crafts at the Nature Discovery Centre during Easter.

Proud to be Trans in West Berkshire

· Two Watermills · Nightlife & Music

A transgender pride event hosted at The Two Watermills Pub in Newbury, celebrating identity and community.

Easter Holiday Clubs at Rocket Propelled Games

· Rocket Propelled Games · Family & Kids

Rocket Propelled Games hosts Easter holiday clubs with play activities and lunch for children.

Newbury Market 2026

· Newbury Town Council · Shopping & Markets

Newbury Market runs every Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 4pm, supporting local businesses with a history dating back to Anglo-Saxon times

The Bootleg Beatles

· Nightlife & Music

The Bootleg Beatles perform a live tribute concert at The Anvil in Basingstoke.

Friday 10th April

Wind in The Willows

· Corn Exchange Newbury · Family & Kids

A youth theatre production of 'The Wind in the Willows' performed by 86 young actors aged 4 to 14 at the Corn Exchange in Newbury.

Dan Budd as Robbie Williams And His Live Band

· The Northcourt · Nightlife & Music

Dan Budd performs a live tribute to Robbie Williams, delivering pop hits with authentic stage energy.

Bubbles, Beats & Brunch

· Nightlife & Music

Live DJs, bottomless cocktails, and pizza at DUEL Bar And Club every Friday.

Saturday 11th April

Sound Bath & Hypnotic Guided Meditation: Reconnecting Your Inner Child (a)

· Nightlife & Music

A sound bath and guided hypnosis session to reconnect with the inner child using singing bowls.

Newbury Garden Show

· Newbury Showground · Shopping & Markets

The Newbury Garden Show features gardening ideas and products at the Newbury Showground.

Sunday 12th April

Quiz Night at Cobrizo Lounge

· Cobrizo Lounge · Nightlife & Music

A Sunday quiz night at Cobrizo Lounge with a £2 entry fee, team-based competition, and charity proceeds.

Newbury Intro to Pickleball 2pm

· Fitness & Outdoors

A beginner-friendly pickleball session is scheduled at Newbury Tennis Club with no experience required.