Day and time: Weekend of 27 and 28 June 2026
Location: Queens Parade, Queens Avenue, Aldershot
Cost: Free
We’re delighted to be hosting the national Armed Forces Day this summer. The prestigious national event will be held over the weekend of 27 and 28 June.
We will honour the history and current service of the Armed Forces and offer a unique opportunity for everyone to enjoy a weekend of spectacular events and celebrations, bringing the community and Armed Forces together.
Along with the military, we will be organising a full programme of events for the celebrations.
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What’s on
Details about the two days of entertainment and recognition of our armed forces.
Event details
How your local business can help
Free bunting and flag packs, enter our shop window competition and how to promote your military discounts.
Find out more.
Sponsorship opportunities
We are looking for commercial sponsorship to support us in delivering the event.
Find out how to sponsor the event
What’s on
The events will celebrate over 170 years of military heritage through displays, museum activities, and ceremonial traditions.
Connecting visitors with Aldershot and Farnborough’s military past - Aldershot as the traditional home of the British Army and Farnborough as the birthplace of British military aviation.
There are more details to follow, but here’s a flavour of what to expect:
Saturday 27 June
- A formal day featuring a military parade along Queens Avenue
- Arena displays, including from current service personnel
- Music and entertainment
- Food area and a funfair
The focus of the day will be on recognising all those with interaction to the services - from cadets to veterans.
Sunday 28 June
A more relaxed, community-focused day with:
- Sports taster sessions
- Competitions
- Community activities
- Entertainment, stalls, food, and a funfair
Other events
In the lead-up to the weekend, there will also be events and activities, including school and youth engagement programmes, local arts projects, and events involving town centre businesses.
We will update this page with more information when we have it.
How your local business can get involved
Discounts for military personnel
If you are a local business and offer military discounts during the event, we will feature them in the official programme and promote them on social media.
We are also offering free flags and bunting available for you to decorate your business in the run up to the event.
Complete our Armed Forces Day National Event military discounts form to let us know you are taking part.
The deadline for letting us know is Friday 15 May.
Shop window competition
Once you have your shop looking patriotic and celebrating our armed forces, you can enter our shop window competition.
The deadline for entries is Monday 22 June.
Sponsorship opportunities
We are looking for commercial sponsorship to support us in delivering the event. Sponsoring the event offers companies the opportunity to align with a highly respected national occasion that attracts significant public interest.
By supporting an event backed by the Ministry of Defence and involving high profile military participation, companies strengthen their reputation, demonstrate meaningful social responsibility, and make a positive contribution to the armed forces community.
For a copy of our sponsorship pack please contact us, using the details below.
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