27 June 2026

Armed Forces Day

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Events marking Armed Forces Day 2025 took place across the country. Find the remaining ones closest to you by using the map below and scrolling through our list to discover what’s happening and where.

 

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Eastleigh27–28 June 2025

South Hampshire Armed Forces Day

Eastleigh Veterans Centre in collaboration with Eastleigh Football Club will be hosting the South Hampshire Armed Forces weekend. With the 90th Anniversary of the flight the Spitfire prototype, we feel we need to mark this momentous event in Eastleigh, where it first happened.

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Bishop Auckland20 June 2026

Bishop Auckland Armed Forces Day 2026

On 20 July 2026, Bishop Auckland College will proudly host Armed Forces Day, bringing the community together for an unforgettable celebration of service, strength, and support. The day will feature the adrenaline-fuelled UK Truck Pulling Championship, alongside a wide range of Armed Forces displays and engagement stands, giving visitors the…

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Torquay20 June 2026

Torbay Armed Forces Day

A chance for the people of Torbay to thank our Armed Services for the defence of the country. Also to thank the Veteran community, and youth cadet forces. Including the family’s We will start with a march at 11 and a small parade on the green A Family day hosted…

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Pontypridd20 June 2026

Armed Forces Day Picnic in the Park โ€“ Pontypridd

Celebrate Armed Forces Day at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park in Pontypridd with a community picnic for all ages. Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and the chance to show your appreciation for our Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. Bring a picnic, relax in the park, and join us for a…

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Trimdon Grange20 June 2026

Armed Forces Family Fun Day

Armed Forces Day at Trimdon Grange Community Centre will be a family-friendly community celebration to recognise and thank serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families. The event will feature fairground rides, live entertainment, childrenโ€™s games and activities, and opportunities to meet local veterans and service representatives. There will also be…

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Weston-super-Mare20 June 2026

Weston-super-Mare Armed Forces & Emergency Services day

The annual Armed Forces day has developed into a must see event that will incorporate displays by our brilliant armed Forces and emergency services. The purpose of the event is to showcase the work of our local armed Forces family and the 999 responders to the region, and give visitors…

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South Shields21–27 June 2026

South Tyneside Armed Forces Day

We will be in our 21st year now holding the Armed Forces Day 2026 celebration. It has become hugely popular with residents, visitors, uniformed organisations and the biking community, of which many travel long distances to attend the event. We have a steering group which has representatives from Community organisation,…

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Cambridge25 June 2026

Armed Forces Insight Day

This learning and discussion event brings together members of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, reservists, veterans, spouses, partners, and families alongside NHS colleagues. The focus is on how skills, adaptability, and ways of working developed through military life translate into NHS and public service roles, often in non-linear…

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Banbury27 June 2026

Banbury Armed Forces Day

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Armed Forces Day โ€“ A Spectacular FREE Family Day Out! Join us as we celebrate Armed Forces Day in style โ€“ a fantastic community event that brought 1,000+ new visitors to the town last year, and 2026 is set to be even bigger and better! โœจ What to expect:…

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Brackley27 June 2026

Armed Forces Day Brackley

Armed Forces Day in Brackley 2026 will be delivered through a strong partnership between the Royal British Legion Brackley Branch and Brackley Town Council, working closely with volunteers from across the local community. For the first time, the event will be coordinated by a dedicated working group chaired by the…

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Bridgwater27 June 2026

Bridgwater Armed Forces Day

This is a free to enter event for all to celebrate the role of the Armed Forces in Britain’s daily life. Free parking is available as is bus transport to the event. The day will consist of military displays and vehicles, interaction with various military activities including rifle, axe throwing…

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Norwich27 June 2026

Norwich City Community Sports Foundation Armed Forces Day

Join us at the Nest for our third annual Armed Forces Day celebrations, a day packed with colour, pride, and community spirit as we honour the incredible men and women who serve our country. Expect a vibrant parade, impressive military vehicles and displays, delicious food and a fully stocked bar.…

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Carterton27 June 2026

Cartertons Armed Forces Day 27th June 2026

It is to Celebrate our armed forces for all they do to keep our country safe they and there families we owe them our lives and our freedom. we hope to have a full military parade and to get the families something to represent them and to show we appreciate…

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Edinburgh27 June 2026

Edinburgh Armed Forces day

A Parade will form up at Charlotte Square outside Bute House at 10.00 and will step off at 10.30. The Parade will follow a route along the south Carriageway of George St passing a Saluting Dias at the Assembly Rooms. On arrival at St Andrew Square there will be a…

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Havant27 June 2026

Havant Armed Forces Day

This will be the 1st AFD event in Havant other than the usual flag raising at the council offices. Were hoping to bring more awarness of the services offered by various veteran charities ie Havant veterans support hub, Havant RBL EX Servicemen’s club and local governance schools and employers. There…

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Hinckley27 June 2026

Armed Forces Day Celebration and Parade 2026

In partnership with the Hinckley combined Armed Forces and Veterans Community, this annual service of celebration will be led by Churches Together. The outdoor service will be held at 11am at the bandstand in Argents Mead, everyone is welcome to come and thank our past and present serving armed forces,…

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Huntingdon27–28 June 2026

Huntingdon Armed Forces Weekend

We will deliver the second Armed Forces Event in Huntingdon, commemorating the service and sacrifice of past and present service personnel. Our event, while focused on the armed forces, will have activities, music, craft stalls, etc, that will allow families to connect, generations to come together, provide selling opportunities for…

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Littlehampton27 June 2026

Armed Forces, Families and Veterans Day

Littlehampton Town Council is delighted to announce that this yearโ€™s Armed Forces Families and Veterans Day event will take place on the Seafront Greens on Saturday 27 June 2025. Join us from 10:30am for a FREE action-packed day to celebrate and honour those that serve and have served in the…

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Medbourne27 June 2026

The Medbourne Classic Armed Forces Day

We have set up a village charity called The Medbourne Classic. We are organising (this will be the first annual) a classic car meet, military vehicles and food stalls at our sport ground in Medbourne. The primary focus of the day is to recognise those who have served within the…

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Swindon27 June 2026

Swindon Armed Forces Day

The 2026 Swindon Armed Forces Day will be bigger than 2025, again at Lydiard Park, with a main arena displaying reenactment groups, WW2 vehicles, contingents from the Army, Navy & RAF and much much more… Keep checking for updates on Swindon Armed Forces Day facebook page.

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Mistley27 June 2026

Mistley Community Armed Forces Day

The Event is a celebration of our Armed Forces in the community. We live in a rural area and have a high proportion of both Veterans and Armed Forces personnel living locally. The event will have re enactors displaying in the form of a time line from medieval masters at…

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School Lane, Northrepps 27 June 2026

Northrepps Royal British Legion Armed Forces Day Event

Northrepps RBL are proud to support our Armed Forces with a spectacular day with military charities, re-enactors, military vehicles and an exciting selection of exhibits and displays, making this a very special day. Lots to see and do so please come along and support our military.

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Pembrey27 June 2026

Wales National Armed Forces Day

Carmarthenshire County Council will host the Wales National Armed Forces Day at Pembrey Country Park in June 2026. The event is designed to recognise and celebrate the contribution of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets, and their families. The day will begin with an opening ceremony…

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Meyrick Owen Way, Pembroke Dock27 June 2026

Armed Forces Day

Pembroke Dock was once a major Royal dockyard, building over 250 ships for the Royal Navy; while during World War II this small town in West Wales housed an RAF base which became the world’s largest flying boat station. Pembroke Dock was also a key port for the Royal Navy…

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Pirbright27 June 2026

Armed Forces Day Picnic on the Green

On 27th June, the Army Training Centre Pirbright will join forces with Pirbright Parish Council to host a Picnic on the Green. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to show support for the Armed Forces, including serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and cadets. It aims to bring together military members, their…

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Rushden27 June 2026

Armed Forces Day Rushden

A Parade consisting of Band, Veterans, Cadet Forces, Uniformed organisations & Military Vehicles etc. starts at 1pm from Alfred Lord Tennyson School Playground, John Street NN10 9NL through the town centre (High Street) and finishes at Rushden Station, Station Approach NN10 0AW. At the Station throughout the afternoon will be…

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Scarborough27 June 2026

Scarborough Armed Forces Day 2026

Flag Raising Day: Monday 22 June Armed Forces Week : Community Engagement Project with Animated Objects Theatre Company RBL AFD Gala Dinner: 26 June Armed Forces Day: 27 June Civic opening by Charter Mayor of the Borough of Scarborough with Military VIPs – tbc Aerial Displays Involvement from Royal Navy,…

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Southbourne27–28 June 2026

Shake and Stir Armed Forces Weekend 2026

Event Description โ€“ Shake & Stir Armed Forces Weekend 2026 Shake & Stir Armed Forces Weekend will take place in Southbourne on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2026, celebrating our Armed Forces past and present through music, history, and community participation. The event is for the whole community โ€“…

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Swanley27 June 2026

Armed Forces Day

A free family event to say thank you to our Armed Forces personnel. There will be a selection of food, drink, miniature railway and community stands. Entertainment will take place throughout the day, craft stands, face painting, childrenโ€™s rides. The Army, Air, Police and Sea Cadets will have display stands…

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Ashford28 June 2026

Ashford Armed Forces Fun Day

A variety of games, entertainment, retail stalls and information stalls, this is a free event and everyone is welcome. Further information to follow

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Bridlington28 June–5 July 2026

Bridlington Armed Forces Day 2026

Following the successful theme of previous Armed Forces Day events, Bridlington Armed Forces Day 2026 will be a fun community event, enabling both townsfolk and visitors to celebrate the contribution and Service of the Armed Forces Community. The event will commence with a band leading a parade from the Cenotaph…

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Prudhoe28 June 2026

Prudhoe Armed Forces Day Event

Prudhoe Armed Forces Day Join us in Prudhoe to honour the service and dedication of the men and women of the British Armed Forces, past and present. This family-friendly community event brings together residents, veterans, serving personnel, cadets, and local organisations for a day of celebration, recognition, and fun. Highlights…

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Salisbury28 June 2026

Salisbury Armed Forces Day

Salisbury City Councilโ€™s annual Armed Forces Day event is returning this June, a fantastic community event to honour and celebrate the brave members of our Armed Forces, past and present, who have dedicated their lives to the service of our country. The event will take place on Sunday 28 June…

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Walsall28 June 2026

Armed Forces Day 2026

This will be Walsall Council’s First Armed Forces Day event and will be free. A day to celebrate and say “Thank you” to our Armed Forces Community whilst raising awareness. We intend to have a military parade made up of serving personnel, cadets, veterans and standard bearers. We will also…

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West Lothian4 July 2026

Armed Forces Day – Falkirk

This is the 3rd year we have organised Armed Forces Day Falkirk. We have invited the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, Military Families, Veterans, Tri-Cadet Forces and the communities. The event is an opportunity to bring the community together to thank our Armed Forces Community and our veterans.…

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Doncaster4 July 2026

Military vs Cancer Armed Forces Day Rugby Event, Doncaster

Looking for a fantastic day out to celebrate Armed Forces Day, reconnect with old friends, and support a great cause? Look no further than the Military vs Cancer Armed Forces Day Rugby Event at Castle Park, the home of Doncaster Knights on Saturday 4th July at 1100! This one-of-a-kind event…

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Poole4 July 2026

Poole Armed Forces Day

Fun stalls presented by various Armed Forces groups, such as Royal Marines Association, Royal Air Forces Association, veterans’ groups, military groups and cadet groups. Further details will be announced in due course.

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TORQUAY4 July 2026

Torquay Armed Forces Day 2026

Torquay Armed Forces Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, 4th July 2026. It will be held in St Marychurch, Torquay. The event will be held for any serving members of the armed forces, as well as military Veterans of the Torquay area, and any local people of St Marychurch…

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Pontefract4 July 2026

Wakefield Armed Forces Day

Wakefield Armed Forces Day is a free, family-friendly event celebrating and honouring the contributions and sacrifices of both serving and veteran members of the armed forces, as well as the broader services of military personnel. The event has a number of highlights that include the veterans parade, free fall parachute…

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Woodstock4 July 2026

Armed Forces Day at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum

Our Armed Forces Day event at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum is designed to recognise and celebrate the vital contributions of the UKโ€™s Armed Forces. The Armed Forces community, from current personnel and veterans to service families and cadets, will have free access to the exhibitions. There will be stalls…

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