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.

St George's Day

Come and join us as we celebrate St George's day with a flag raising ceremony, some music and a choir.

Date:
Wednesday 23 April
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: Council Offices, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 7JU
Cost: Free
Farnborough craft fayre

Monthly craft fayre in Farnborough town centre.

Date:
Saturday 03 May
Time:
9:00 AM
Location: Queensmead, Farnborough.
Cost: Free to browse the crafts
VE Day 80

A special evening to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Date:
Thursday 08 May
Time:
8:45 PM
Location: Manor Park, Aldershot
Cost: Free
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:
Every first weekend of the month (from May to October) Aldershot (Saturday) Farnborough (Sunday)
Location: Aldershot and Farnborough town centres
Cost: Free
Victoria Day

Aldershot’s Victoria Day is back 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)
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
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 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

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