Midday - Albanian Heritage Association children's traditional dance
12:15pm - BAM Production
12:45pm - Nepalese Dancers
1pm - Artemis
Celebrating our culture and community
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 5 pm. 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 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
1:40pm - Indian Dancers
1:50pm - Matthew Allman
2:30pm - Dancexcite
3:05pm - Dhol Collective
4:05pm - JB MAC
Community groups
A wide range of community groups and charity organisations will be involved and are excited to speak to everyone.
Come and learn about the cultural traditions, hobbies and interesting people who make up our community.
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 Culture and Community day 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