THIS year's summer season looks a lot more promising than it did last year.

While many events got cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a number of festivals are hoping to go ahead this summer.

So we're here to help you have something to look forward to this summer with a round-up of events that are planned to take place.

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Whilst these are still uncertain times, the situation may change so always check on the event websites or from organisers themselves.

Reading Festival 

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Reading Festival confirmed their event will be going ahead this summer back in February and tickets sold out pretty fast with the website crashing.

At the time, organisers tweeted: "They said: "Reading and Leeds 2021. Following the government's recent announcement, we can't wait to get back to the fields this summer LET'S GO #RandL21"

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Royal Ascot 2021 

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Officials at Ascot are considering the dilemma of whether to try to put the five-day Royal meeting back a week in the hope of having a full crowd in June.

As the road map currently stands, a limited number would be allowed at the current dates of June 15-19 – but restrictions could be lifted in their entirety on June 21.

More details will be announced soon.

Newbury Racecourse, Newbury

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Another horse racing event is planned to take place in West Berkshire with Newbury racecourse announcing its plans to be open to the public for the Betfair Summer Special event.

The event is expected to place on June 10.

The racecourse has detailed however that it will be running on a reduced capacity and operating as One Enclosure. 

Circus of Horrors show, Bracknell

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This spooky theatre show has set its sights on the South Hill Park Theatre, Ringmead, Bracknell, in early summer.

The show, taking place on Saturday, June 12, is not advised for under-16s, and will be performed in a reduced-capacity space.

Expect to see crazy feats from sword swallowers to voodoo acrobats and human in pushions, all to an original soundtrack. 

Twyford Beer Festival, Wokingham

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For beer-lovers out there, you can book a ticket to the 11th Twyford Beer Festival taking place on Friday, June 25 and 26. 

The event promises a parade of great beers, ciders, food and music to enjoy for all the family. 

Tickets are on sale from £10 per person, including two drink vouchers. For more information, click here.

Wokingham Festival 

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Live music, food and family fun is planned to go ahead at Wokingham Festival this August bank holiday.

The festival is held on the weekend of Reading Festival, except it's a bit less muddy and quieter.

Run by a group of local volunteers, the festival is completely independent with no council funding!

The Binfield 10K race 

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Fancy putting all of that lockdown exercise to good use? Then why not signup for the Binfield 10k race.

On May 23, hundreds of runners of all abilities gather together to run 10k through Binfield.

Registrations are currently open and tickets cost £18.00 - £20.00 to enter.

Lexicon half marathon 

Feel like you have got what it takes to run 13.1 miles? Then this event could test your skills.

Originally the race was set for the May Bank Holiday weekend date, but due to lockdown it has moved to Sunday 5th September 2021. 

Click here to sign up