On Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May 2026, we hosted a vibrant weekend packed with entertainment and discovery to celebrate 100 years of the University of Reading.
This year, the Community Festival was sponsored by Lloyds.
Check back soon for photos, videos and follow-up stories from our events.
Saturday 16 May | 12:00 to 17:00 | Whiteknights campus
Featuring live performances, fascinating research talks, sports taster sessions, delicious street food, and much more, our Centenary Community Festival, sponsored by Lloyds, was the place to be for all the family.
Sunday 17 May | 12:00 to 17:00 | Broad Street Mall to Forbury Gardens
Our historic RAG Parade returned for an afternoon of live entertainment, stalls, and the chance to bring students and the community together to raise money for charity. The Parade started at Broad Street Mall and ended with celebrations at Forbury Gardens.
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2026 is the University of Reading’s centenary year, marking 100 years since we were granted a Royal Charter.
We are celebrating this momentous milestone by connecting our community, our actions, and our impact through a series of events throughout the year.
For over a century, donors have been making a difference to every aspect of university life.
Find out how a gift to the Centenary Fund will support the Outdoor Learning Garden and the Beyond 100 Bursary, making an impact that will be felt far into the future.
Throughout the Centenary Community Festival weekend, we also hosted exclusive alumni activities, including a lunch reception, pub quiz and afternoon tea.
All alumni were welcome, with the chance to reminisce over shared history and celebrate the centenary together.
