Step into the spotlight of local history as Rushmoor’s heritage comes alive through music, story, and performances.


Aldershot Mixtape – live launch night and guided music walks 

Saturday 13 September, Aldershot

Step into the soundscape of Aldershot with the launch of Aldershot Mixtape, a new audio trail celebrating the town's vibrant musical legacy. From indie anthems at the Buzz Club to echoes of Himalayan songs and early rave energy, this immersive experience blends music, field recordings, voices, and interviews to bring Aldershot’s history to life. You can also join trail creator, Simon Aeppli at 12pm or 3pm for a guided walk through the town centre.

The official launch event starts at 5pm at The West End Centre, where you can meet and chat to the producers, musicians and artists who have created the Aldershot Mixtape and explore a new exhibition.

Discover Aldershot as you’ve never heard it before.

Cost: Free
Times: Walks at noon and 3pm. Launch event from 5-7pm
Location: West End Centre, 48 Queens Road, Aldershot, GU11 3JD
Tickets: Pre-booking for the walks is required through Eventbrite. No pre-booking is required for the launch event.
Organiser: Simon Aeppli

The Time Machine - outdoor family theatre show 

Sunday 14 September, Aldershot

Irene the Inventor is lost in space and her time machine is ticking her off. Every second counts, so can you help her in her hour of need? Watch out, once she clocks you, she will whisk you off to a Victorian school room, a Roman invasion and even take you as far back as the time of the dinosaurs. So, hold onto your pants because this is an adventure not to be missed.

This free show is a hilariously interactive adventure packed full of fun and is suitable for ages 4+.

Cost: Free
Times: Shows at 12pm to 12.45pm and 2.30pm to 3.15pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Further information: No tickets required, just turn up with your picnic blankets and camping chairs
Location: Princes Gardens, High Street, Aldershot, GU11 1BH
Organiser: Rushmoor Borough Council

MODCAF : Live electronic music meet-up 

Thursday 18 September, Aldershot

Established in 2018, MODCAF (Modular Café CIC) is a thriving hub for electronic music lovers, hosted at the West End Centre in Aldershot. Each month, it brings together synth enthusiasts from across the region for live sets, tech talks, and improvised jams—welcoming all skill levels. Alongside regular meet-ups, MODCAF stages outdoor shows, mini festivals, and special projects featuring guest artists from the UK and beyond.

Perfect for anyone curious about live electronic performance or looking to plug into a buzzing creative community.

Cost: £3 donation
Times: 7.30pm to 10pm
Location: West End Centre, 48 Queens Road, Aldershot, GU11 3JD
Tickets: Pre-booking is required through the West End Centre
Organiser: MODCAF

Aldershot and all about it

Sunday 21 September, Aldershot

Dearest Gentle Reader...

"A great truth, and one that it would be well to remember by all who tread the byways of life, with all its bustle of drums, bands, and red-coats, a day in the camp at Aldershot, would not be found far more tiresome."

In 1857 Marianne Young wrote about her experiences in Aldershot Camp as it developed into a new town. With cutting insights and gossip about the state of society, she could be considered the "Lady Whistledown" of her age. Join her as she takes a stroll through Municipal Gardens and hear her thoughts about the characters she met in the town. This new performance is written by Sammy Stacey and Carolyn Drever.

The promenade performance will start at Arlington Terrace and walk the length of the Park. It is outdoors the whole time, so please bring comfortable shoes and protection against the weather. The route will be accessible as we walk the main route and small scenes off the path towards trees.

This new performance is written by Sammy Stacey and Carolyn Drever. The original 'Aldershot and All About it' play has been adapted and will be performed by Torchlight Heritage. Samantha Jayne Hunt Stacey is a writer with a special interest in memoir and local history. She was born and grew up in Aldershot and she has spent most of her life there. You can read her blog at: samanthajhstacey.wordpress.com. Carolyn Drever is a writer and a teacher with a special interest in English and Outdoor Learning. She began teaching creative writing 30 years ago, has taught in universities and schools, and worked on projects with the Field Studies Council, the Wildlife Trusts and EU Erasmus+. You can read her blog at: www.littlebirdsaid.org.

Cost: Free
Times: Performances at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm
Location: Municipal Gardens, Aldershot
Tickets: Pre-booking is required through the Torchlight Heritage website
Organiser: Rushmoor Borough Council

Aldershot: Cemetery Secrets 

Tuesday 30 September, Aldershot

Join Keith Bean and Glenn Christodoulou for their third and final fascinating evening of Aldershot history, after a sell out shows in 2023 and 2024!

Princes Hall hosts a fascinating look at the cemeteries of Aldershot, including Redan Hill, St Michael's, and the great military cemetery. Examining the heroes, and the villains, who shaped not only Aldershot, but also the British Army. VC winners, aviators, nurses, soldiers, and the ordinary townsfolk, their lives and achievements, their deaths and legacies will all be recounted. Accidental deaths, murders and more…

Cost: £15
Location: Princes Hall, Princes Way, Aldershot, GU11 1NX
Further information: Pre-booking is required through Princes Hall. For times, costs, tickets and more information, visit the Princes Hall website
Organiser: Keith Bean, Historic Aldershot Military Town Facebook group

 


About these events

Many activities are free and some require advance booking. Many of these events are not organised by ourselves, so please check each individual organiser's website for more information.

To see the full list of events, please visit our main Rushmoor Heritage Festival page.

 


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