As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 28 upcoming talks & lectures events in Reading, South East England, including 10 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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Reading Property Meet: Scale, Fund & Protect Your Property Portfolio
📍 Thames LIDO
FREEFREE TALK
Berkshire LOC CPD Evening
📍 Wokingham Cricket Club
£11.55
《格拉斯哥物業投資一站式方案— 雷丁站 》Glasgow Property Investment Seminar
📍 Me Kong Restaurant
£18.00
FREENational Emergency Briefing for Winnersh & Barkham & Arborfield residents
📍 The Poachers Gastropub
Free Event. Understanding prostate health and common urinary concerns
📍 Spire Dunedin Hospital
Build & Bond: for architects, developers, engineers and builders
📍 The Bull on Bell St
£10.00
FREEYou know what to do, so why can't you seem to stick to it?
📍 Infinity Fitness
Lighting DARC - Dementia Awareness Reaching Communities
📍 St Peter's Church
The Science of Intergenerational Trauma
📍 Sub89
£13.50 - £32.00
FREESpaMedica Wokingham CPD Evening
📍 Fishponds Road
FREERaising Awareness of Domestic Abuse
📍 St Birinus House
Books that build us- Navigating Change
📍 The Therapy Centre Reading
£10.00
FREEThe Infinite Nutrition Programme
📍 Infinity Fitness Reading CIC
FREEClimate conversations: Heat pumps and solar panels
📍 Holme Grange School
Nish Kumar Reading Tickets
📍 The Hexagon
Belonging Matters: Building Trust and Creating Inclusive Communities
📍 involve Community Services
FREEPublic Lecture - Yuan Yang MP: Why democracy needs you
📍 Edith Morley Building
Writing the Gothic Today: Jennifer Thorne, MK Hardy & Marisa Linton-Reading
📍 Waterstones
£6.00
Art in Garden and Gardens in Art - A talk by Jo Walton
📍 Sunninghill Library
The Psychology of Psychopaths with Forensic Psychologist Dee Anand
📍 Sub89
£13.50 - £32.00
FREEReading Death Cafe
📍 RISC World Shop and Global Refills
FREEReading and the University at times of War
📍 Reading Minster
Free event: Caring for Your Heart: Understanding Common Cardiac Conditions
📍 Spire Dunedin Hospital
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Talks & Lectures Events in Reading — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant talks & lectures scene in Reading with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates talks & lectures events from across Reading, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
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How many talks & lectures events are on in Reading?
There are currently 28 upcoming talks & lectures events in Reading. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming talks & lectures in the city.
Are there free talks & lectures events in Reading?
Yes — 10 of the current talks & lectures listings in Reading are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find talks & lectures events in Reading this weekend?
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Talks & Lectures Events in Reading — Your Complete Guide
Talks and lectures in Reading form one of the richest and most democratic parts of the city's intellectual life. On any given week, the city hosts public lectures, panel debates, academic symposia, author readings, TED-style talks, political discussions, and science communication events — many of them free to attend.
Universities, cultural institutions, think tanks, bookshops and independent venues all contribute to a programme that spans every discipline. Science, philosophy, politics, economics, climate, technology, art history, social justice, psychology — if you're curious about it, there's likely a Reading talk series covering it.
The city's literary culture dovetails closely with its talks calendar: author events tied to new book releases, conversations between writers, and festivals of ideas fill the diary throughout the year. Many events include a Q&A session, giving audiences the chance to engage directly with speakers in ways rarely possible elsewhere.
Getting the most from talks in Reading: follow your favourite venues and curators on social media as many events are announced with only short notice; some of the best talks are free but require advance registration which fills quickly; arrive early for popular events as standing room is rarely available; and consider joining membership schemes at Reading's key cultural venues for priority booking and discounts.