Arts and events - Rushmoor Borough Council

There are lots of big events and arts projects happening in Aldershot and Farnborough throughout the year. Find out how to get involved.

Armed Forces Day flag-raising

We raised the flag to honour everyone in the armed forces community.

Date:
Monday 23 June
Time:
9:25 AM
Location: Princes Gardens, Aldershot
Cost: Free
Armed Forces Day Prom in the Park

Our annual celebration of music and the Armed Forces is back on Saturday 28 June.

Date:
Saturday 28 June
Time:
2:00 PM
Location: Princes Gardens, Aldershot
Cost: Free
Farnborough craft fayre

Monthly craft fayre in Farnborough town centre.

Date:
Saturday 05 July
Time:
9:00 AM
Location: Queensmead, Farnborough.
Cost: Free to browse the crafts
Monthly Eco Explorers Club

For shed-loads of gardening and wildlife fun, visit the monthly club in Aldershot and Farnborough town centres.

Day and time:
Saturday 5 July (Aldershot) and Sunday 6 July (Farnborough). 10am to 2pm.
Location: Aldershot and Farnborough town centres
Cost: Free
Feel Good Fridays

Serving up the sunshine with Feel Good Fridays - a celebration of family, fun, and feel-good vibes, right in the heart of town!

Day and time:
1, 8, 15 and 22 August
Location: The Landing, Queensmead, Farnborough
Cost: Free
VJ Day 80th Anniversary

Join us to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War at our beacon lighting.

Day and time:
Friday 15 August - from 8.15pm, with the lighting of the beacon at 9.15pm
Location: Manor Park, Aldershot
Cost: Free
Aldershot craft fayre

Join us for our craft fayre in Aldershot town centre.

Date:
Saturday 16 August
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: Union Street, Aldershot
Cost: Free to browse the crafts
Playfest!

An amazing action-packed day of fun hands-on play and games for all ages in Aldershot on Saturday 30 August.

Date:
Saturday 30 August
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: Aldershot town centre
Cost: Free
Rushmoor Eco Festival

We are holding a free to attend Eco Festival on Sunday 14 September at the West End Centre.

Date:
Sunday 14 September
Time:
11:00 AM
Location: West End Centre, 48 Queens Road, Aldershot
Cost: Free
Rushmoor Heritage Festival

A celebration of Aldershot and Farnborough's heritage, taking place between Friday 12 and Sunday 21 September.

Day and time:
12 to 21 September
Location: Various places around our towns
Cost: Many activities are free
Aldershot Christmas Cracker

Each year, we start the countdown to Christmas at the magical Aldershot Christmas Cracker!

Date:
Saturday 15 November
Time:
12:00 PM
Location: Aldershot town centre
Cost: Free to attend
Farnborough Frost Fair

Farnborough's biggest town centre event returns on Saturday 22 November.

Date:
Saturday 22 November
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: Farnborough town centre
Cost: Free
Farnborough Airshow

The 2026 airshow will be held from 20 to 24 July, bringing flying displays and a boost to our local economy and businesses.

Day and time:
20 to 24 July 2026
Location: Farnborough Airport
Cost: See website
Victoria Day

We held Aldershot’s Victoria Day on Saturday 7 June.

Date:
Saturday 07 June
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: Aldershot town centre
Cost: Free to attend (some stalls may charge a small fee)

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