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.

Farnborough craft fayre

Join us for our test craft fayre in Farnborough town centre.

Date:
Friday 01 August
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: Queensmead, Farnborough, Hants.
Cost: Free
Rushmoor Samba Band workshops

Learn new skills, make new friends, create music and have loads of great fun at Rushmoor's new samba band weekly workshops with Gavin from Readipop.

Day and time:
Every Wednesday from 1 May to 19 June at 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Location: Southwood Country Park Field Centre
Cost: £40 (for all 8 sessions)
Rushmoor D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations

We are holding 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
Victoria Day

Victoria Day returns 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)
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
Monthly Eco Explorers Club

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

Day and time:
Every first weekend of the month (from May to December) Aldershot (Saturday) Farnborough (Sunday)
Location: Aldershot and Farnborough town centres
Cost: Free
Farnborough Airshow

Connecting the global aerospace and defence communities at Farnborough's world leading airshow.

Day and time:
22 to 26 July 2024
Location: Farnborough Airport
Cost: See website
Southwood craft fayre

Join us for a craft fayre at Southwood Country Park.

Date:
Sunday 28 July
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: Southwood Country Park Field Centre, Ively Road, Farnborough
Cost: Free to browse the crafts
Aldershot craft fayre

Join us for our craft fayre in Aldershot town centre.

Date:
Saturday 17 August
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: Union Street and Wellington Street, Aldershot
Cost: Free to browse the crafts
Playfest!

An amazing free day of play and games in Aldershot town centre.

Date:
Saturday 24 August
Time:
10:00 AM
Location: Union Street in Aldershot
Cost: Free
Rushmoor heritage festival

A celebration of Aldershot and Farnborough's heritage.

Day and time:
September 2024
Location: Various
Cost: Many activities are free.
Aldershot Christmas Cracker

The magical festive season begins with the Aldershot Christmas Cracker.

Day and time:
November 2024
Location: Aldershot town centre
Cost: Free
Farnborough Frost Fair

Sprinkling Christmas spirit over Farnborough town centre, with free activities and performances.

Day and time:
November 2024
Location: Farnborough town centre
Cost: Free
Conversations with Aldershot

A unique arts project reflecting on local experiences of lockdown.

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