- Midday - welcome and opening speech from His Worshipful Mayor of Bracknell Forest, Cllr. Peter Frewer
- 12:05pm to 12:15pm - Albanian Childrens Dance
- 12:20pm to 12:50pm - Artemis Studios
- 12:55pm to 1:05pm - Nepalease dancers
- 1:30pm to 1:40pm - Indian Community Association Bracknell, Indian Dancers
Discover what’s going on across Bracknell Forest
Join us for an afternoon of community spirit, live entertainment and family-friendly fun at the Bracknell Forest Communities Festival.
This free event will take place in Bond Square, The Lexicon, on Saturday 26 September, from midday to 5pm. It brings together local community groups, charities, clubs, and organisations that help make Bracknell Forest a great place to live.
From children’s services to veteran’s clubs, there’s something for everyone. You can meet new people, learn about available support, discover volunteering opportunities, find a new hobby, or simply enjoy a fun day out.
What to expect
The Bracknell Forest Communities Festival is inspired by the ambitions of Bracknell Forest's Stronger Together Communities Strategy. It celebrates the people, organisations and volunteers who help strengthen connections across the borough.
At the festival you will:
- meet more than 25 local community groups and organisations
- discover volunteering and community opportunities
- learn about local support services
- explore cultural and community organisations
- take part in family-friendly activities
- connect with people from across Bracknell Forest
- enjoy live entertainment throughout the afternoon, including:
- Bob Marley classics from Matthew Allman
- energetic modern dance
- bhangra beats from Dhol Collective
- dance floor hits from party favourites JB MAC
Schedule
- 1:45pm to 2.35pm - Matthew Allman
- 2:40pm to 3:10pm - Dance Xcite
- 3:15pm - 4:05pm - Dhol Collective
- 4:10pm - 5pm - JB MAC
- 5pm - event close
Community groups
Discover local clubs, charities, activity groups and community organisations all in one place.
Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, make friends, volunteer, stay active or simply find out what's happening locally, there's something for everyone.
Music and entertainment
We will be showcasing some of the borough’s best music and dance acts on stage. The performances begin at midday, so come early to grab a seat for the unmissable show!
About the event
The Bracknell Forest Communities Festival is free and no ticket is needed. Everyone welcome.
Partners and sponsors
Bracknell Forest Council has collaborated with local groups and support organisations. Together, they have created this fun, inclusive, family-friendly event. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has dedicated their time and energy to support this event.
We give special thanks to:
- our lead sponsor, Bracknell Town Council, and Thriving Communities for their generous support
- the Abri Community Fund for their contribution in bringing this community event together