27 June 2026

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Events marking Armed Forces Day 2026 will take place across the country. Find the events 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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Barnsley20 June 2026

Barnsley Armed Forces Family Day 2026

Now in its third year, and from 2026 moving to the Saturday before Armed Forces Day, our free town centre Armed Forces Family Day begins with a VIP complementary breakfast in the Market Kitchen for Veterans, Reservists, Cadets and serving Personnel, followed by a parade led by a local Veteran.…

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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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Bristol20–27 June 2026

South Gloucestershire Armed Forces Day

A parade will march through Staple Hill into Page Park for a short service, followed by an Armed Forces reception. The park will be filled with exhibitors, entertainment and rides for the children. This event is for everyone but it is to say thank you to the Armed Forces of…

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Gonville Place, Cambridge20 June 2026

Cambridge Armed Forces Day

We shall be having a variety of stalls and vehicles, demonstrations and entertainment, and cadets from all three services. The Cambridge Veterans Club is predominately behind planning and celebrating the day, the third year we have been able to support Armed Forces Day.

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Colwyn Bay20 June 2026

Colwyn Bay Armed Forces Market

Together for Colwyn Bay will deliver a dedicated Armed Forces Market on Saturday 20th June as part of the official Colwyn Bay Market calendar. This event is intended to align with the aims and spirit of the national Armed Forces Day programme: to show support for serving personnel, reservists, veterans,…

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Felixstowe20 June 2026

Felixstowe Armed Forces Celebration

Vintage 1940 vehicle display, modern military vehicles, RBL raffle, Poppy stall, NAAFI stall, Veterans Do Dixie band, Suffolk singer, Army cadet stand, Sea cadet stand, Air cadet stand.

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Swindon20 June 2026

Swindon Armed Forces Day

Building on the success of 2025, our AFD will be a community celebration of our Armed Forces, proudly recognising the service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve. The day brings together veterans, serving personnel, their families and the wider community to show appreciation and support.…

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Llanelli20–27 June 2026

Llanelli RBL Armed Forces Day Summer Ball

The Llanelli RBL Armed Forces Day Summer Ball will take place on 20th June 2026 as a special celebration of Armed Forces Day, honouring the dedication and service of our Armed Forces community. Hosted by the Llanelli Royal British Legion, this black-tie event will bring together serving personnel, veterans, reservists,…

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Normanby20 June 2026

North Lincolnshire Armed Forces Day 2026

Armed Forces Day will take centre stage at a new Armed Forces Festival at Normanby Hall Country Park, giving the event a bigger home and a sharper focus. The move creates space to do more – more to recognise service, more to tell local stories, and more for families to…

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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 – 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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Southsea20 June 2026

Portsmouth Armed Forces Day

Portsmouth’s Armed Forces Day returns in 2026, with displays and events on Southsea Common taking place on Saturday 20 June. There will be displays to enjoy throughout the day, as well as stalls from veterans, charities and military organisations. Portsmouth City Council organises this free annual event to let Portsmouth…

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Spennymoor20 June 2026

Spennymoor Family Fun Day supporting Armed Forces Week

Join us in Jubilee Park for a FREE community event celebrating Armed Forces Week. The day is an opportunity to show support to the Armed Forces (serving personnel and families, reservists, veterans and cadets). The day will begin with a Drumhead Service at 11 am until 12 noon, followed by…

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St Austell20 June 2026

Armed Forces Day Cornwall 2026

Static displays in and around White River Place. Parade at 1100 Musical entertainment by Military Bands, the Dreckly Boys and Rachel Best.

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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, children’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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Weymouth20–22 June 2026

Weymouth Armed Forces Weekend 2026

Weymouth proudly hosts a weekend celebration honouring our Armed Forces—past, present, and future—on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st, and Monday 22nd June 2026. This annual event recognises the dedication of serving personnel and veterans, highlights the work of veterans’ associations, and provides the public with an opportunity to learn…

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Amesbury21 June 2026

Salisbury Plain Armed Forces Day

The inaugural Amesbury Armed Forces Day Celebration on Holders Field, a vibrant, large-scale family fun day dedicated to honouring the bravery and service of our Armed Forces community. Set against the historic backdrop of Salisbury Plain, home to one of the UK’s largest military training areas, this event aims to…

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Pembrey21 June 2026

Pembrey & Burry Port Celebrate Armed Forces Day 2025

Join us for a warm, family‑centred celebration honouring our Armed Forces.  The event will include a ceremonial flag raising, a short thanksgiving service, entertainment, and refreshments.  Everyone is welcome – serving personnel, Veterans, their families, and the wider community.  Come together with us as we recognise the dedication and sacrifice…

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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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Wisbech21 June 2026

Wisbech Armed Forces Day Event

The event will open with the Flag raising ceremony of the Armed Forces Day Flag at 10.00. Ex-service Associations, Service Charities, Uniformed Cadet groups and other interested groups will have stalls to display their heritage and capabilities throughout the day. Many service vehicles will be on display. The event will…

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Rushmere Saint Andrew23 June 2026

The Armed Forces Bigger Breakfast

An event welcoming members of the Armed Forces community and their families for a shared breakfast that is much more than a meal. Hosted at the Ipswich YM RUFC grounds from 09:30 to 12:00, the morning, envisioned by our patron Terry Butcher, aims to bring together members of the Armed…

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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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CLEETHORPES26–28 June 2026

ARMED FORCES DAY NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE WEEKEND 2026

North East Lincolnshire’s Armed Forces Day 2026 (AFD26) will again be held over a 3-day period commencing Friday 26TH June through Sunday 28th June with our formal AFD being held on Saturday 27th June. AFD26 and previous events have been successfully delivered since 2011 and continued to attract huge numbers…

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Darlington26 June 2026

Raise the Flag for Armed Forces Day

All are welcome to attend as Darlington Borough Council invites all residents to pay respects and show our gratitude to our service personnel, their families, veterans and cadets. A procession of veterans, personnel, cadets and dignitaries will depart Darlington Town Hall, arriving at the Market Square where speeches, prayers and…

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Bispham26 June 2026

Fylde Memorial Arboretum Armed Forces Day Service 2026

The Armed Forces Day 2026 Service at Fylde Memorial Arboretum will be a formal and respectful event dedicated to reflection, remembrance, and recognition of our Armed Forces community. On the day, we will hold a structured Service of Reflection and Remembrance set within the peaceful surroundings of the Arboretum. The…

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Sunderland26–28 June 2026

Sunderland Armed Forces Weekend

Join us for the Sunderland Armed Forces Weekend, a vibrant celebration honouring our military heroes and the community spirit that unites us all! This exciting event takes place over the last weekend in June and promises a packed agenda filled with activities for all ages. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: – 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲: Kick…

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Aberdeen27 June 2026

Aberdeen Armed Forces Day Parade 2026

A parade of serving military men and women, veteran associations, cadet and youth organisations accompanied by local pipe bands and vintage military vehicles. The parade starts at 11:00 am from Albyn Place before moving onto Union Street, Union Terrace, Schoolhill, Upperkirkgate, Broad Street and finishing on Castle Street at the…

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Barton27 June 2026

BARTON VILLAGE ARMED FORCES DAY

• A military display from 1 BN REME which will include an operational Land Rover FFR and MAN SV box body vehicle display. • Small arm weapons stand and a soldier display of personal equipment used by the individual soldier. • Military rations. The public can learn how a soldier…

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Barton27 June 2026

Baton Armed forces day

A military display from 1 BN REME which will include an operational Land Rover FFR and MAN SV box body vehicle display. • Small arm weapons stand and a soldier display of personal equipment used by the individual soldier. • Military rations. The public can learn how a soldier prepares…

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Worksop27–28 June 2026

Worksop Armed Forces Weekend

The event tales place on the 27th and 28th June 2026, opening 10am-4pm on both days. The Armed Forces weekend is a chance to bring the local community together and show our support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, from currently serving troops to…

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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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Bridgend27 June 2026

Armed Forces Day Bridgend

Bridgend Town Council will be celebrating the military community by holding an Armed Forces Day event in Bridgend Town Centre on Saturday 27th June 2026 from 1030hrs-1500hrs. Building on the success of the last 3 years of Armed Forces Day events in the town, this free community event is suitable…

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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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Churchill Langford 27 June 2026

Royal Marines Association Concert Band to celebrate Armed Forces Day

Churchill Music, is hosting this event to bring people together to celebrate Armed Forces Day.   The Royal Marines Association Concert Band will perform and talk at the event in the marquee at the Recreation Field (beside the Market Kitchen), to demonstrate the amazing opportunities that exist for our young people in…

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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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Banbury27 June 2026

Banbury Armed Forces Day

🎖️ Armed Forces Day – A Spectacular FREE Family Day Out! Join us as we celebrate Armed Forces Day in style – 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! ✨ What to expect:…

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Chicksands27 June 2026

DHU Armed Forces Families Day 2026

DHU Families Day celebrates community cohesion and togetherness for our service personnel and their extended families. The event is particularly significant as it brings together those preparing to deploy, those returning from deployment, partners whose serving family member is currently deployed, and our veterans. It provides a valuable informal setting…

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Coventry27 June 2026

Coventry City’s Armed Forces Day – Service and Parade

On Saturday 27th June, a Service will be held in Holy Trinity Church at 10.30am which will be followed by a Parade into Broadgate, commencing at 11.30am, with past, present and future members of the armed forces community. Stalls, displays and military vehicles will be in Broadgate, promoting and celebrating…

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Stanley27 June 2026

SMARTT Verterans Armed Forces Day

Consett SMARTT Veterans Armed Forces Day is a day dedicated to honouring and recognising the service and sacrifice of active military personnel, veterans, and their families. We aim to raise awareness of the sacrifices made by our service personnel and their families. Activities will take place across the day, including…

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Doncaster27 June 2026

City of Doncaster Armed Forces Day Celebration 2026

The City of Doncaster’s annual celebration of our Armed Forces Communities is an inclusive family friendly event. Doncaster and its residents have long taken pride in our combined Armed Forces with specific historical connections to the Forces of land, air and sea. The event starts with a military parade through…

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Uttoxeter27 June 2026

Uttoxeter Armed Forces Day Community Event

The event is a cohosted activity between the Town Council, the local RBL, the Uttoxeter Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club, the Uttoxeter Branch of the RNA and local businesses. the aim is to promote awareness of, and to celebrate our Armed Forces members, those living veterans and their families…

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Eastbourne 27 June 2026

Eastbourne Armed Forces Day

Eastbourne Armed Forces Day is a community celebration to remmeber the dedication and service of the UK’s Armed Forces—past and present. Held along Eastbourne’s seafront, the event brings together veterans, serving personnel, cadets, and the public for a day of parades, displays, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, showing the town’s…

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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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Folkestone27 June 2026

ARMED FORCES DAY FOLKESTONE 2026

Folkestone Town Council are proud and delighted to announce that its 14th annual Armed Forces & Community Fun Day will include exhilarating air displays and various RAF display assets including the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Lancaster & Spitfire) and Chinook Display Team (all to be confirmed). Folkestone Armed Forces…

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wimbledon27 June 2026

Royal British Legion-Armed Forces Day

Royal British Legion will be part of the Armed Forces Parade in Wimbledon along with other armed force organisation such as SSFA , blesma, We will be marching down the High Street and falling out at the event where we will have a stall next to Wimbledon War Memorial. Promoting…

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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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Hemel Hempstead27 June 2026

Dacorum Armed Forces Day

Join us for a fun, family friendly celebration of Dacorum Armed Forces Day. This free event is an opportunity to show support for our Armed Forces community while enjoying an afternoon of entertainment, activities and great food. Throughout the day, our large arena will feature: – Birds of Prey demonstrations…

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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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Hook, Goole27 June 2026

Hook Armed Forces Day

We are planning a family orientated event to support our Armed Forces and their families, both serving and veterans, and for the enjoyment of the wider community. The event will include presentations from Sea Cadets, Army Cadets and Air Cadets. Side stalls including military displays, local sports clubs, Royal British…

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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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Huntingdon27–28 June 2026

Huntingdon Armed Forces Event

The family fun filled event is to raise awareness for all the Armed Forces that have served King and Country here and abroad. Veterans, serving personnel, cadets and recruitment will be invited to attend the 2nd Huntingdon Armed Forces Event. Last year we had over 70 pitches and over 2500…

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Kingston upon Hull27 June 2026

Armed Forces Day – Hull

Following the success of Hull’s Armed Forces Day in 2025 Hull City Council are proud to deliver an Armed Forces Day Event on Saturday 27th June 2026 which will be free of charge for the public to attend. The event will take place in Queen Victoria Square, Paragon Street and…

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Littlehampton27 June 2026

Armed Forces, Families and Veterans Day

Littlehampton Town Council is delighted to announce that this year’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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Lowestoft27 June 2026

Lowestoft Armed Forces Day 2026

All local Military associations have been invited and we have confirmation from The Royal Engineers, The Royal artillery, The Royal Anglian/Suffolk Regiment, all local cadet units, St Johns, Suffolk Police & Fire Brigade as well as numerous other “associations” SSAFA, Red Cross, Salvation army etc. We also have military enactments…

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Manchester27 June 2026

Manchester Armed Forces Day – A Big Thank You 2026

Manchester will proudly come together to celebrate the extraordinary service of our Armed Forces with a vibrant day of free activities in St Peter’s Square. Join us for an action-packed afternoon of family-friendly fun as we honour serving personnel, veterans and their families for their dedication, courage and sacrifice. 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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East Grinstead27 June 2026

East Grinstead Armed Forces Day

East Grinstead Armed Forces day is an event for East Grinstead and the surrounding area. It will include Music, static military displays from reserve units. Drill displays by cadet organisations. Military weapons and vehicle displays by private collectors. A buffet lunch for veterans and their families.

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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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Burnley27–28 June 2026

Padiham Armed Forces on Parade

2026 is the 10th anniversary of this event and this is a free 2 day event with 1940s entertainment. Chelsea Pensioners attend and stay the weekend. This is our way of commemorating WWII and the sacrifices that were made by many. The event culminates on the Sunday with a parade…

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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

The Pirbright Parish Council will host a Picnic on the Green to honour service men and women. 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 families, and the local community…

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Redcar27 June 2026

Redcar & Cleveland Armed Forces Day

Redcar & Cleveland Armed Forces Day 2026, organised by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council in partnership with Royal British Legion Redcar Branch and Redcar Rotary Club, will take place Saturday June 27th, on High Street, Redcar – in the area of the King Edward VII Memorial Clock. The event will…

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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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Eccles27 June 2026

Salford Armed Forces Day

Salford City Council will again be supporting Salford’s Armed Forces Day to show our support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving armed forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadets and service families. We are planning a number of fun activities ranging from small…

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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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Seaham27 June 2026

Seaham Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day has become a significant and much-anticipated event in the town’s calendar. It is a day that brings together the entire community — veterans, serving personnel, cadet forces, youth organisations, local charities, families, and residents — to honour and celebrate the contribution of His Majesty’s Armed Forces, past…

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Shrewsbury27 June 2026

Shropshire Armed Forces Family Fun Day

The Shropshire Council-organised Armed Forces Day celebration at Shrewsbury Castle offers a day full of family-friendly activities, which also allows visitors to show their gratitude towards Armed Forces personnel both past and present. The event is between 11am and 3pm and is free. Throughout the day, there will interactive activities…

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Southbourne27–28 June 2026

Shake and Stir Armed Forces Weekend 2026

Event Description – 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 –…

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Saint Columb27 June 2026

Armed Forces Day – cook out / camp out 2026

Join Us for an Unforgettable Armed Forces Day 2026 at Kamp Menalhyl Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate Armed Forces Day 2026 in the great outdoors. We’re thrilled to invite veterans, their families, and the local community to our event at our beautiful Kamp Menalhyl; Armed Forces Day…

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Stratford-upon-Avon27 June 2026

Stratford Upon Avon ARMED FORCES DAY

5 Aside Tournament with Army, Fire, Police and RAF teams. Including Veterans teams from Stratford town FC, and Birmingham City FC, Walsall FC. Armed forces day on the Recreation ground with vendors, activities for adults and kids, provided by army , RAF and Navy engagement, armed forces charities to provide…

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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, children’s rides. The Army, Air, Police and Sea Cadets will have display stands…

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Nottingham27 June 2026

Armed Forces Proms in the Park

On the last Saturday in June thousands of people around Britain join together every year to mark Armed Forces Day, a nationwide celebration to honour the work of the British Armed Forces. In Nottinghamshire one of the biggest events takes place in West Bridgford at Rushcliffe Borough Council’s free annual…

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Wigan27 June 2026

Wigan Borough Armed Forces Day 2026

Join us in Wigan Town Centre for the Boroughwide Armed Forces Day event, celebrating members of our Armed Forces Community past and present. Starting with a military parade stepping off from Mesnes Park at 10:30am, expect a day filled with performances on our mainstage, stalls, military displays, and other entertainment.…

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Worcester27 June 2026

Armed Forces Day 2026 Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

A four team wheelchair basketball tournament supporting members of the British Armed Forces. Teams will come from the armed forces and emergency services to showcase the amazing talent within the service communities. The event is open to the public where we will also host a taster session for attendees to…

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Workington27 June 2026

Workington Armed Forces Day 2026

The event starts with a muster (breakfast/tea/coffee) at the Workington Royal British Legion (WRBL) club for members of the various associations that have travelled to take part in the event, proceeded by a parade from the town center to a drumhead service at the war memorial where the local community,…

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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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Donnington28 June 2026

Donnington Armed Forces Fun day

Family orientated fun day with music, entertainment & activities for all ages. Aimed at military families from all services whether serving, reserve or veteran. Military charities, will be invited to attend free of charge to raise funds & promote the support they can provide for forces families Telford & Wrekin…

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Ferryhill28 June 2026

FERRYHILL ARMED FORCES DAY PARTY IN THE PARK

Ferryhill Town Council will be hosting an Armed Forces Day Party in the Park event on Sunday 28th June 2026 at Dean Bank Park. This family orientated event will celebrate our Armed Forces past and present, providing an opportunity for the public to engage with Armed Forces personnel. The event…

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Himley, Dudley28–27 June 2026

Himley Hall Armed Forces Day

Held at the beautiful Grade II listed Himley Hall & Park, the free event runs from 11am to 4pm and offers fun for all the family, including a vintage military vehicle display, vintage fairground rides, Punch and Judy shows and 1940s/50s dance lesson taster sessions. In the park vintage homewares,…

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Leeds28 June 2026

Leeds Armed Forces Day 2026

Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Leeds will celebrate Armed Forces Day on Sunday 28th June, 11am – 4pm, with a free event on Briggate in Leeds City Centre. The day will include a parade, stalls, stands and exhibitions, plus activities for the whole family to get involved with.…

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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 Council’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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PETERBOROUGH28 June 2026

Stamford Armed Forces Day

Open to members of the public from Stamford and beyond. Fun fair, side stalls, charity stalls, military vehicle display, open air church service, music (local bands, piped bands, concert bands and military bands) as well as the military wives choir.

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Southport28 June 2026

Southport Armed Forces Festival 2026

Southport Armed Forces Day returns on Sunday 28 June 2026, and this year promises to be our biggest and most vibrant celebration yet. Following the incredible growth of recent years, the event is moving to a new and expanded home across King’s Gardens, creating a spectacular setting for a full…

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Walsall28 June 2026

Walsall Armed Forces Day 2026

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 have representation from the West Midlands Lieutenancy. We will have information stands and activities…

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Parbold28 June 2026

Parbold and District Armed Forces Day 2026

It is hoped that we, the Residents of Parbold, led by Veterans of varying ages and Service, can bring together all aspects of The Services with Families and Friends both old and new, along with surrounding areas (Bispham, Dalton & Hilldale) to Mark Armed Forces Day 2026. The main focus…

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Plymouth3 July 2026

Armed Forces Curry and Quiz Night

Plymouth Armed Forces Curry & Quiz Night 2026 Our Armed Forces Day Curry & Quiz Night will be a free, community-based “thank you” event bringing together serving personnel, veterans, cadets and their families for an informal and welcoming celebration of the Armed Forces community. The evening will provide an opportunity…

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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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Falkirk4 July 2026

Armed Forces Day – Falkirk

Armed Forces Day, Falkirk – His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant Col Charlie Wallace has been invited and will be our VIP guest. We invite all veterans, military families, tri-cadet forces. We are having a parade, with veterans, cadets, all elected members are invited. The event is inclusive, a day where we…

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Kelvedon4 July 2026

The Soldier: An Armed Forces Day Community Project

Over the past two years we have been running our special “Soldier: An Armed Forces Day celebration” event in Camden, London and it’s been a wonderful success. This year, we want to do something g slightly different by bringing it to Essex. We’ve teamed up with the Kelvedon Institute to…

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Beverley4 July 2026

Beverley Armed Forces Day 2026

On Saturday 4th July 2026 Beverley Armed Forces Day will return to the Defence School of Logistics, DST Leconfield. This is a rare opportunity for the public to see inside DST and enjoy a family friendly event . There will be a wide range of activities and displays for all…

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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 UK’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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Christchurch5 July 2026

Bournemouth Bobcats Armed Forces Game

The Bournemouth Bobcats have a number of players on the roster who are currently, or have formerly, served within the Armed Forces. This event will celebrate them throughout the game, as they walk out as captains of the team. The event will also have historic military vehicles and we hope…

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Kennington5 July 2026

Armed Forces Together – Julie Rose Stadium

Armed Forces Together at the Julie Rose Stadium is a free, inclusive community event celebrating serving personnel, veterans, cadets and military families across Ashford and the surrounding areas. The event is designed to honour service, strengthen community connections and promote health, wellbeing and local support services available to the Armed…

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