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.

Children's pre-loved market

Join us for our pre-loved babywear and children's clothing market in Aldershot.

Date:
Saturday 30 November
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: Princes Hall, Aldershot
Cost: £1 per adult, children free.
Farnborough craft fayre

Join us for our craft fayre in Farnborough town centre.

Date:
Saturday 07 December
Time:
9:00 AM
Location: Queensmead, Farnborough.
Cost: Free to browse the crafts
North Town carol concert

A family sing-a-long to traditional carols and Christmas songs.

Date:
Wednesday 11 December
Time:
6:30 PM
Location: North Town community base outdoor area, Waggoners Walk
Cost: Free
Aldershot craft fayre

Join us for our craft fayre in Aldershot town centre.

Date:
Saturday 14 December
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: The Wellington shopping centre, Aldershot
Cost: Free to browse the crafts
Carols by Lantern Light

Local performers will be spreading Christmas cheer at Aldershot's Carols by Lantern Light concert.

Date:
Saturday 21 December
Time:
5:30 PM
Location: Princes Gardens, High Street, Aldershot
Cost: Free
Men's health day

Discover what's on offer locally to inspire men towards a healthier lifestyle through fitness, nutrition and mental wellbeing.

Date:
Saturday 18 January
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: Princes Mead, Farnborough
Cost: Free
Victoria Day

Aldershot’s Victoria Day brought a carnival atmosphere to the town centre on Saturday 8 June.

Date:
Saturday 08 June
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: Aldershot town centre
Cost: Free to attend (some stalls may charge a small fee)
Rushmoor D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations

We held a reception for veterans and a flag-raising ceremony for the public to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Day and time:
Thursday 6 June at various times throughout the day.
Location: Council Offices, Farnborough, Princes Gardens, Aldershot and around our community.
Cost: Free
Armed Forces Day Prom in the Park

An afternoon of music in celebration of our troops.

Date:
Saturday 22 June
Time:
2:00 PM
Location: Princes Gardens, Aldershot
Cost: Free
Armed Forces Day flag-raising

Raising the flag to honour everyone in the armed forces community.

Date:
Monday 24 June
Time:
10:45 AM
Location: Princes Gardens, Aldershot
Cost: Free
Conversations with Aldershot

A unique arts project reflecting on local experiences of lockdown.
Farnborough Airshow

The 2024 airshow was held from 22 to 26 July, bringing flying displays and a boost to our local economy and businesses.

Day and time:
July 2026
Location: Farnborough Airport
Cost: See website
Playfest!

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

Location: Aldershot town centre
Cost: Free
Rushmoor Heritage Festival

A celebration of Aldershot and Farnborough's heritage.

Day and time:
6 to 15 September
Location: Various places around our towns
Cost: Many activities were free
Rushmoor Eco Fair

We held a free Eco Fair on Saturday 14 September.

Date:
Saturday 14 September
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: Southwood Country Park field centre, Ively Road, Farnborough
Cost: Free
Aldershot Christmas Cracker

The magical festive season began with the Aldershot Christmas Cracker.

Date:
Saturday 16 November
Time:
12:00 PM
Location: Aldershot town centre
Cost: Free to attend
Farnborough Frost Fair

This year's event was cancelled due to bad weather.

Day and time:
Event cancelled due to severe high winds.
Location: Farnborough town centre
Cost: Free

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