Armed Forces Day 2026
Published 15 April 2026
Bring your community spirit to Armed Forces Day!
Join us for a free community event in Bond and Union Square at The Lexicon, on Saturday, 20 June, from 12noon until 5pm.
Enjoy an afternoon filled with live entertainment, activities, food, drink, and the chance to celebrate the incredible people who make up our Armed Forces community.
Armed Forces Day is an annual celebration recognising the extraordinary individuals who serve our country. It’s our opportunity to honour serving personnel, as well as veterans and their families, helping them feel genuinely appreciated and supported by people across Bracknell Forest.
Alongside the fun, you’ll find a variety of stalls showcasing the wide range of services and support available locally to the Armed Forces community, from welfare and community organisations to employment assistance and veteran support. You’ll also have the chance to discover more about the vital roles our community members have played in conflicts and peacekeeping missions around the world.
Representatives from @Royal Military Academy Sandhurst / @rmasandhurst will be in Union Square (opposite Boots) with two military service vehicles on display – a GS Land Rover and an SV MAN 6T. Come and explore the vehicles and snap a photo with the family!
Vehicle Cab Access
- Children are welcome to step into the cab one at a time for a quick look and photo under parental discretion. The display team will provide a safety brief, supervise and assist with entry and exit.
- Due to the height and steep steps on some vehicles, children under 5 may not be able to safely access the cab. Parents and guardians should use their discretion, with guidance from the display team where needed.
- Royal British Legion branches from across the borough
- Defence Sikh Network
- Local cadet units
- Military vehicles (Union Square - opposite Boots)
- Bracknell History Working Group
- Additional service and support organisations
- Face painting and more
- Blue Sky Band – uplifting, high-energy music
- Artemis – Armed Forces showcase
- Vocalese – a joyful community sing-along for all ages
- Sandhurst Military Wives Choir – heartfelt harmonies and powerful vocals
- The Candy Girls – feel-good classics and vintage twists on modern hits
Date | Saturday, 20 June 2026 |
Time | 12noon to 5pm |
Venue/s | Bond Square between Waitrose and M&S |
Union Square opposite Boots (Military vehicles with a general service Land Rover and an MAN Support Vehicle 6T) |
The Armed Forces Day event is free and no ticket is needed. Everyone is welcome. Please dress for the weather – remember to pack sunhats and sunscreen if the weather is fine or umbrellas and raincoats if rain is forecast!
What’s On
Explore stalls and stands from organisations including:
Enjoy live performances throughout the afternoon from in Bond Square (between Waitrose and M&S):
Mark your calendar and join us on Saturday, 20 June for a vibrant community celebration of our Armed Forces!
The event is brought to you by Bracknell Town Council, The Lexicon and Bracknell Forest Council.
Supported by Abri Community Investment Fund, Bracknell Forest Cambium Partnership, Winkfield Parish Council and The Armed Forces Day Grant Fund.
