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.

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
Farnborough craft fayre

Monthly craft fayre in Farnborough town centre.

Date:
Saturday 02 August
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 2 August (Aldershot) and Sunday 3 August (Farnborough). 10am to 2pm.
Location: Aldershot and Farnborough town centres
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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