27 June 2026

Armed Forces Day

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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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Donnington20 June–5 July 2026

Salute to Service โ€“ An Armed Forces Community Celebration

Salute to Service โ€“ an Armed Forces Community Celebration is a borough-wide programme of community and educational events taking place across the two weeks leading up to Armed Forces Day and the two weeks following it. The programme will celebrate the contribution of serving personnel, reservists, veterans, cadets and their…

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Guernsey22–28 June 2026

Guernsey Armed Forces Week

AFD flag raising Monday 22nd by either our Governor or Bailiff. Display of art work and medals by Peter Burhardts grandfather from the WW1 trenches. A talk by Mark Ormrod, Banter Balti. A Lady Vets Night with gin tasting and canapes, supplied by local vendors. PWRR presence at the various…

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CLEETHORPES26–28 June 2026

ARMED FORCES DAY NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE WEEKEND 2026

North East Lincolnshireโ€™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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Farnborough/Aldershot Built-up Area26–28 June 2026

Armed Forces Day National Event

Weโ€™re delighted to be hosting the national Armed Forces Day this summer. The prestigious national event will be held over the weekend of 27 and 28 June. We will honour the history and current service of the Armed Forces and offer a unique opportunity for everyone to enjoy a weekend…

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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. ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐˜€: – ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ: Kick…

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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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Alrewas27–28 June 2026

National Memorial Arboretum Armed Forces Weekend

Armed Forces Day is the Nationโ€™s chance to show support for the people who make up the Armed Forces community; from currently serving personnel to their families, veterans and cadets. At the National Memorial Arboretum we will be marking this event across two days with a range of free activities…

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Minley27–28 June 2026

Armed Forces Day Concert by the Lake

The Royal Military School of Music celebrates Armed Forces Day with two shows suitable for all ages in a relaxed and entertaining events with the beautiful backdrop of Hawley Lake. Army Musicians will perform on Sat 27 Jun 26 features a variety of popular and traditional music. Sun 28 Jun…

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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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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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Southbourne27–28 June 2026

Shake and 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€“ families, veterans, cadets, young people, and visitors of all ages…

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Aldershot28 June 2026

National Armed Forces National Event Community Day

Join us for the Armed Forces Day National Event on Sunday 28 June, featuring a Community Day for everyone. Tickets are free to attend, but must be booked in advance. Photo ID will also be required to gain access to the site. This event will bring the communities of Aldershot…

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Aldershot28 June 2026

National Armed Forces National Event Community Day

Join us for the Armed Forces Day National Event on Sunday 28 June, featuring a Community Day for everyone. Tickets are free to attend, but must be booked in advance. Photo ID will also be required to gain access to the site. This event will bring the communities of Aldershot…

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Bedford28 June 2026

Armed Forces Day Bedford 2026

Public parade through the town arriving in the town square (Harpur Square) there will be military charity stands, vehicle displays, live entertainment and civic ceremonies.

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Bricket Wood28 June 2026

Armed Forces Day Sunday 28th June 2026

Hopefully a Battle of Britain Flypast, a march up to the flagpole by Airforce ,Army, and Sea Cadets, plus scouts guides cubs and brownies where the Deputy Lieutenant will raise the Armed Forces flag, and take the salute . The resident band will play the national Anthem, there will be…

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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

Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Leeds will celebrate Armed Forces Day on Sunday 28 June, 11am โ€“ 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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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 โ€“ 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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Maldon28 June 2026

Maldon Armed Forces Day

We will be having members of the Armed Forces, Veterans, Cadets, Historic Military Vehicles, and living history, music and 40s dancing. The leader of Maldon District Council will give the salute at 11.00 am after a march along the park.

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Newark28 June 2026

Newark Armed Forces Day

Military parade, military vehicles, military charity stalls market, live music, food stalls, and veterans dinner.

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Newport28 June 2026

Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day

At Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day is about supporting the 16,000 members of the Island armed forces community. Over the last 3 years we’ve gone from 800 attendees to over 10,000. This year expect military attractions, loud bangs, bands and a full marching parade. Peppered throughout the site, will…

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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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Reading28 June 2026

Reading Armed Forces Day

Reading Armed Forces Day is set to be a fantastic celebration right in the heart of our town, bringing the community together across the Forbury Gardens and Broad Street for a full day of family-friendly fun, live entertainment and inspiring activities. Across Broad Street, local Armed Forces organisations and charities…

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Rochdale28 June 2026

GTAS Armed Forces Day Celebration 2026

GTAS will host a familyโ€‘friendly Armed Forces Day celebration at Springfield Park,ย designed to bring the community together to honour serving personnel, veterans, and their families. The event will be open to all ages and completely free to attend, creating an inclusive space where local residents can connect, celebrate, and learn…

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Rochdale28 June 2026

RSMEE Armed Forces Day 2026

Armed Forces Day at the Rochdale Society of Model & Experimental Engineers (RSMEE) is a familyโ€‘friendly community celebration honouring our veterans, serving personnel, and the wider Armed Forces community. Held at Springfield Park, Rochdale, the event brings together local families, cadet groups, community organisations, and supporters for a full day…

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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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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 Kingโ€™s Gardens, creating a spectacular setting for a full…

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Southport28 June 2026

The Atkinson Salutes Armed Forces Day

Free Family crafts, and military vehicles The Atkinson will be opening a brand new exhibition entitled ‘The Angel of Mons’ telling the incredible WW1 story of how a supernatural intervention saved the British troops. There will be WW1 reenactors, the story of ‘The Man Who Shod Warhorses’ at 1pm and…

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Thurso28 June 2026

Thurso Armed Forces Day

Thurso Armed Forces Day – a fun day out for all the family supporting our local community and recognising all past and current servicemen and women in our community, at home in the UK and overseas on operations.

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Tredegar28 June 2026

Armed Forces Day 2026

Tredegar Town Council is happy to celebrate, and support, Armed Forces Day evidencing our continued link to Armed Forces personnel. The event will feature Live music in the Bandstand; performance by local musical group; display stalls promoting various organisations and charitable bodies; bouncy castle; and, march and performance by the…

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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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Middleton2 July 2026

The M62 Armed forces Day

The event is for customers and veterans in the community, also other veterans from across the regions will be coming with a display of products, there will be an afternoon tea and refreshments and music to represent what we are doing. And will be displayed on social media platform The…

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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 โ€œthank youโ€ 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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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 Majestyโ€™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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Fordham4 July 2026

British Armed Forces Day

We are delighted to be holding our first British Armed Forces Day at the Fordham Royal British Legion on Saturday 4th July 2026. Doors open at 11:30am, with festivities beginning from 12 noon. There will be fun for all the family, including a bouncy castle, games, BBQ, and more, alongside…

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High Ercall4 July–27 June 2026

Ercall Magna Armed Forces Day 2026

Re-enactment Group, Outdoor Field Games for children, RAF in attendance, light entertainment (to be confirmed), licensed bar and light refreshments. More detail will be available as planning proceeds. Royal British Legion will be present and other Military Charities will be invited along with Territorial and Regular Units. Veterans will be…

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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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Llanelli4 July 2026

Llanelli Armed Forces Day Community Breakfast

Links would like to organise an Armed Forces Community Breakfast morning to celebrate and bring together members of the armed forces community. The event will provide a welcoming space for serving personnel, veterans, cadets, families, supporters, and invited supporting organisations to connect, share experiences, and show appreciation for military service.…

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STOKE ON TRENT4 July 2026

Stoke-On-Trent Armed Forces Day

This will be our 3rd Armed Forces Day annual event. Taking place in Stoke-on-Trent City Centre, the event will include a parade, stage entertainment & stalls. This is a family event.

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Taunton4 July–27 June 2026

Somerset Armed Forces Day

a Family fun day, we have been running for 6 years and will have various Military displays, reenactments, musical shows, stalls, community engagement with both the council and the Emergency services. Last year we had 42000 visitors.

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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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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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Langland5 July 2026

Mumbles Armed Forces Day

Mumbles Armed Forces Day โ€“ Sunday 5th July, Underhill Park 10am to 4pm Join us at Underhill Park in Mumbles on Sunday 5th July for a special Armed Forces Day celebration, beginning with a parade through the village. The event will bring together local armed forces groups, squadrons, cadets, veteransโ€™…

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Huntington12 July 2026

York Armed Forces Day Football Festival

Come and celebrate Armed Forces Day with an action packed Football Festival at the LNER Community Stadium. Turnstiles will open one hour before the first match, giving visitors plenty of time to arrive, explore and enjoy the activities on offer. The afternoon features two full 90 minute matches, bringing together…

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Southampton25 July 2026

Fawley Armed Forces Village

Fawley Armed Forces Day has been happening for 13 years this year we are making it a village at our new 6 Villages Together Festival. Free event for the whole community with live music, fun fair, stalls, military groups, Military vehicles, petting farm, entertainers and so much more.

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Gosport26 June 2027

Gosport Armed Forces Day

We will begin our day with a Remembrance Service at the Falklands Memorial Garden. Following the service, the Royal Marines Cadet Band will march up the High Street, with our veterans following closely behind. The march will lead everyone into Walpole Park, where a variety of community events and activities…

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