Events & Festivals on the River Thames

From regattas and riverside events to festivals and exhibitions, there's always something different to do on the River Thames. Take a look at what the river has to offer and get the date in your diary! Why not stay and enjoy the area.

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Reading Walks Festival 2024 programme announced

11-19 May 2024

REDA, Reading’s Economy and Destination Agency, has announced the programme for the Reading Walks Festival 2024. Following on from last year’s successful inaugural festival, the 2024 festival will see almost 50 guided walks take place across nine days in May.

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The Traditional Boat Festival is an exciting and fun filled weekend for families and traditional boat owners alike. It is a celebration of all that’s best in Boatbuilding and craftsmanship evoking the nostalgia of boating from a bygone era. 
 

Royal Swan Upping

The annual Swan Upping event is a colourful event. The Royal Swan Uppers, who wear the scarlet uniform of Her Majesty The Queen, travel in traditional rowing skiffs together with Swan Uppers from the Vintners’ and Dyers’ livery companies over 5 days. Swan Upping takes place on the Thames between Sunbury and Abingdon, during July and plays an important role in the conservation of the mute swan. The full week’s schedule will be published during May 2023.

If you are looking for somewhere to stay then why not have a look at our great selection of accommodation providers along the River Thames.

Top 2024 Festivals, Regattas and Events along the River Thames 

• MAY Reading Walks Festival
• MAY Windsor Royal Horse Show
• JUNE Henley Royal Regatta
• JULY Henley Festival
• JULY Royal Swan Upping 
• JULY Thames Traditional Boat Festival 
• AUGUST Rewind Festival South
• AUGUST Egham Royal Show
• SEPTEMBER Totally Thames
• SEPTEMBER Thames Path Challenge
• SEPTEMBER Regatta for the Disabled
• OCTOBER Henley Literary Festival
• OCTOBER Cliveden Literary Festival