What’s on - Sunday 28 June - Rushmoor Borough Council

Join us for a more relaxed, community-focused day. Free tickets - book now.

What's on

Our more relaxed community day that includes a drumhead service, flypast and the military village.

You will also have a chance to take part in lots of community sports and activities throughout the day.

Haaris Saeed Armed forces personnel 1st Naumati Baja Gulmi UK

Planes in the Battle of Britain Memorial Flypast Service led by the Archdeacon to the army, Padre Stephen Dunwoody KHC.

It will start with the marching of the Colours of the Irish Guard into the arena accompanied by the Band of the Household Cavalry.

This will be followed by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast, and then a short service of celebration and thanksgiving.

Armed Forces Personnel With stands and displays from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force, including:

Army airsoft range
RAF near reality experience
RAF Typhoon model
Inflatable Challenger II tank
Army virtual reality engagement bus
Regional Command recruiting
Army Welfare Service

Meet serving personnel from the three services. Plus visit the cadets’ village, with a paintball range and climbing tower.

Main bandstand stage

Midday to 12.45pm - The Vintage Belles
1pm to 3.20pm - Rushmoor Concert Band and Farnborough Band of the Royal British Legion featuring Toni Nunn and Kirsty Young
3.40pm to 4.20pm Hampshire and Surrey Hills Men’s Choir
4.30pm-5pm – Nepali traditional music band - 1st Naumati Baja Gulmi UK

Community zone stage

10.30am to 10.50am – Nepali traditional music band - 1st Naumati Baja Gulmi UK
11.30am to 12.10pm - Paul the Trumpet Wise
12.25pm to 1.10pm - Herding Cats
1.40pm to 2pm Nepali traditional music band - 1st Naumati Baja Gulmi UK
2.20pm to 2.40pm – Shimmering Circles
3pm to 3.45pm - Haaris Seed
4pm to 4.45pm - The Vintage Belles

Big top

11am to 11.20am - Yoga with Love Your Studio
11.40am to midday - Belly dancing workshop with Shimmering Circles
12.20pm to 1.05pm - Would you, could you? With Louise Jordan: the fascinating story of women secret agents in World War Two
1.20pm to 1.40pm - World folk dance workshop with Shimmering Circles
2pm to 2.20pm – Kids’ dance workshop with Boogie Pumps
2.40pm to 3pm - Powerhoop with Hannah
3.15pm to 4pm - Would you, could you? With Louise Jordan: the fascinating story of women secret agents in World War Two

Poppy of Honour Heritage attractions including:

Rushmoor Yarners landmark map
Poppy of Honour memorial
Legacy wall
Peals on Wheels - bellringers
Charities and community organisations
Fijian, Nepali and South Asian dance and music
Circus skills workshops, children’s entertainment
Outdoor theatre:
- The Bombardiers
- Land Girls
- Angie Mack’s hula hoop street show
Circus workshops from Steamfish Circus
Woodland craft activities workshops
Music and dance from local choirs and performers
Crafts

Plus visit Aldershot Military Museum - open all weekend!

Sports taster sessions as part of Active in Rushmoor, including:

Aldershot Town Football Club
Farnborough Rec Rebels Women's Football Team
Shots in the Community Foundation
Aldershot Cricket Club
Turnstyle boxing
GKR Karate
BMR Cycle Coaching (Balance Glide and Ride, MudClub and Ride Rushmoor)
Love Your Yoga
HUB | Hoops United Basketball

Quiet Zone If you need to escape the hustle and bustle of the day, head over to the Armed Forces and Veterans’ Club’s white shelter for some peace and quiet.

It is intended as a calm, low stimulation space - free from loud noise, crowds, flashing lights, or overwhelming visual triggers.

It’s a place where visitors can decompress, regulate emotions, or simply take a moment to rest.

Military involvement may change subject to any operational requirements.

Dakota plane Vintage Belles Behind Enemy Lines

Book tickets

The event is free and tickets are offered on a first-come-first served basis.

We are offering a maximum of 9 tickets per booking (5 adult and 4 child).

Get free tickets for Sunday 28 June

Please see our full terms and conditions for more information.

Map of the site

Location

Sunday's community event is held from 10am to 5pm in Queens Avenue, Aldershot, GU11 2JL.

Travel to the event

We encourage you to take public transport or walk to the event if you can. However, we do have some limited priority parking on site.

We will also have a free shuttle bus service operating throughout the event for ticket holders, with pick up points from Aldershot and Farnborough (Main) rail stations, taking you direct to the event site.