Event Weekend: Friday 26 June 2026 – Sunday 28 June 2026
Flagship Event Day: Saturday 27 June 2026
Location: Queen’s Parade, Queen’s Avenue, Aldershot
Media organisation and military charity BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) will be in Aldershot this weekend to support the National Armed Forces Day 2026, with live broadcast coverage, interviews with the military community, stories from the stands, and an esports gaming rig, as part of the nationwide UK celebrations.
Armed Forces Day will take place on Saturday 27 June, though events will also be running on Friday 26 June and Sunday 28 June, including a programme of parades, arena displays, community activities, and family entertainment centred on Queen’s Avenue.
Ahead of the national event, Reserves Day will also take place on Wednesday 24 June, recognising the contribution of Reserve Forces across the UK.
BFBS will be present throughout Armed Forces weekend with activity and coverage across its radio, digital, and social channels, and on Forces News. There will also be an esports gaming station area where visitors can try out ‘Hot Lap’ challenges and more.
A dedicated BFBS x Armed Forces Day webpage is also available for further information relating to the weekend: www.BFBS.com/armedforcesday
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