Armed Forces Day 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 Day is a free family day out with recognition of Service Personnel, Veterans and Cadets past, present and future, the prime focus.

This large-scale event hosts a comprehensive entertainment programme at the Leas Bandstand and arena area, including musical & dance performances and displays from armed forces regiments and cadet units.

The area to the rear of the bandstand (and to the junction of Cliff Road) is dedicated to displays and stands including military benevolent organisations, military static aircraft and vehicle displays, Great War Trench Experience, Red Arrows and Typhoon display team flight simulators, Classic Car Show, Battle of…