Early Bird Ticket: Smart Works Reading Autumn Fashion Sale 2025

Date: Saturday 20th September 
Early bird time: 10:30am to 11:30am
Start time: 11:30am to 3:30pm

Get ready to fall in love with fashion – and make a difference doing it!

Secure your Early Bird access to our exclusive Autumn Fashion Sale at Reading Minster, perfectly positioned on St Mary's Butts next to John Lewis in the heart of Reading.

Why Early Bird? Because the best pieces go first! You'll have exclusive access to our stunning fashion rails before anyone else, featuring new-with-tags pieces from gorgeous brands like Hush, Sosander, The Fold and Aligne – with prices all slashed up to 70% off.

But that's not all. Discover treasure troves of premium preloved finds and vintage gems that'll have you turning heads this season.

The details: Early Birds shop from 10.30am until 11.30am, then we open to everyone (free entry) until 3:30pm on Saturday 20th September.

Feel-good shopping at its finest: Every purchase supports unemployed women in Reading to get back into work. Your new autumn jacket could literally change someone's life – 67% of the women we support land jobs within just one month.

Ready to shop with purpose and style? Your autumn wardrobe refresh awaits!

Join us for our exciting musical journey around the globe at World Groove Festival 2025.

Artists from around the world will be performing at the beautiful Reading Minster church, representing and celebrating the cultures that make up our wonderful town. Spread the word and Grab your TICKETS and free raffle entry now!

For more information about artists, please visit:
Website page: https://www.worldgroove.co.uk/festival

TICKETS are available on Eventbrite.

Come and have a go at our “Craft of the Day” and enjoy the beauty, the space and the peace of the Minster.
All welcome!

Time to chat, to puzzle or play a game … or do some mindful colouring.

Or just enjoy the peace of the Minster with a coffee or tea.

All welcome!

Come and join Bach to Baby this Half Term for a specially designed programme of classical music for the whole family to enjoy together.

Bach to Baby is the acclaimed concert series for the whole family to enjoy together. Featuring outstanding musicians and exhilarating performances in inspiring venues right on your doorstep. Programme for this concert date will be announced shortly.

Doors open 15 minutes before the concert starts
The concert lasts around 45 minutes

Sign up below to get priority access to early bird tickets before they go on general sale:

https://www.thechristmasorchestra.co.uk/2025

The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to announce our 2025 tour dates and locations. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.

On 13th December our tour makes a special stop at Reading Minster in Reading, bringing the festive spirit right to your doorstep.

Take a look at some of the highlights from our 2024 shows on our YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheChristmasOrchestraTour

Celebrate this special time of year with us in Reading Minster and create memories together that will last a lifetime! ✨

General Info:
📅Date - 13/12/25
📍Location - Reading
🏛️Venue - Reading Minster
🕥Times -
⏰ Early Concert: 18:00
Doors open: 17:15
Show starts: 18:00
Show ends: 19:15

⏰ Late Concert: 20:30
Doors open: 19:45
Show starts: 20:30
Show ends: 21:45

🎻 🎶 The Show 🎶 🎻
The concert is performed live by a 16 piece chamber orchestra supported with full sound production and lighting show. Experience uplifting nostalgia with compositions from your favourite Christmas films, as well as popular sing-along classics to ignite your festive spirit, including:
Home Alone
Love Actually
Muppet Christmas Carol
The Nutcracker
Polar Express
Harry Potter
Bridget Jones Diary
Elf

The Christmas Orchestra promises a magical and energising festive journey, capturing the essence of Christmas, perfect for igniting your holiday spirit.

Disclaimer: The Christmas Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the films and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your family, harness up your fastest reindeer and meet us at a Bach to Baby concert for the perfect prelude to the holiday season!

Bach to Baby is the acclaimed concert series for the whole family to enjoy together. Featuring outstanding musicians and exhilarating performances in inspiring venues right on your doorstep. Programme for this concert date will be announced shortly.

Doors open 30 minutes before the concert starts
The concert lasts around 45 minutes

Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your family, harness up your fastest reindeer and meet us at a Bach to Baby concert for the perfect prelude to the holiday season!

Bach to Baby is the acclaimed concert series for the whole family to enjoy together. Featuring outstanding musicians and exhilarating performances in inspiring venues right on your doorstep. Programme for this concert date will be announced shortly.

Doors open 30 minutes before the concert starts
The concert lasts around 45 minutes