Events
Welcome to the Farnham Town Council calendar of events
A showcase of what’s coming up in Farnham and the surrounding areas over the next few months.
Town Walks in Historic Farnham
The First Sunday in each month, commencing 4 January 2026
Location:
Wagon Yard Car Park
Local guides will show visitors around the historic Market Town of Farnham. We will explain the history of the Town from 688 AD to the present time, and show vi...
Winter Art & Craft Exhibition 2025: Handcrafted Gifts and Original Art
4 February 2026, 10.00am - 28 February 2026, 10.00am
Location:
Wagon Yard/Lower Church La
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Celebrate Farnham’s festive season at New Ashgate Gallery with our Winter Art & Craft Exhibition – the town’s largest showcase of original art and contemporary ...
Fiona Pearce: Making Shapes
4 February 2026, 10.00am - 7 March 2026, 10.00am
Location:
Wagon Yard/Lower Church La
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Fiona Pearce’s paintings burst with colour and energy, celebrating the countryside around her Upper Farringdon studio. Working mainly in acrylics, Fiona layers ...
Jacky Paynter: Pathways
4 February 2026, 10.00am - 7 March 2026, 10.00am
Location:
Wagon Yard/Lower Church La
Jacky Paynter's Pathways paintings trace routes through landscapes that have become central to her life, from the Cornish coast at St Ives to the familiar paths...
Farnham Assist Community Lunch
Sunday 8th February
Location:
Farnham Memorial Hall
Older people living alone in Farnham (or those who are carers) can enjoy a 2 course roast lunch, plus coffee, for £9.00 per person. 8th February, 1pm and 2.30pm...
Adult Course – Hedge Laying
22 October 2025, 4.00pm - 11 February 2026, 4.00pm
Location:
The Rural Life Living Museum
Organised by:
Farnham Craft Town
Adult Course – Hedge Laying – Courses at The Rural Life Living Museum (22nd Oct 2025, 9:30am – 4:00pm (+2 more dates)) – £125 | The Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham...
A State of Love
12 February 2026, 7.00pm - 9.30pm
Location:
St Mark's Church and Community Centre
A practical and embodied gathering with practices to explore love beyond the dating culture through meditative practices, movement, reflection, connection and s...
“Wuthering Heights”: A Decadent Evening
13 February 2026, 6.30pm - 11.00pm
Location:
Reel Cinema Farnham
Reel Cinema invites audiences to a Decadent Evening inspired by “Wuthering Heights” REEL Cinema Farnham is inviting audiences to experience cinema in a more ind...
Farnham Assist Community Lunch
14th February
Location:
Bethel Baptist Hall
Older people living alone in the Hale / Badshot Lea area of Farnham (or those who are carers) can enjoy a 2 course roast lunch, plus coffee, for £9.00 per perso...
Daffodil Church Service
19th February
Location:
Spire Church
Join us at our church service to remember passed loved ones at The Spire Church, South Street. The service will be followed by refreshments. ...
Grayshott Folk Club introduces: The Ainsley Hamill Trio (with Sam Kelly and Toby Shaer)
20 February 2026, 7.30pm - 10.15pm
Location:
Grayshott Village Hall
Grayshott Folk Club introduces: THE AINSLEY HAMILL TRIO with SAM KELLY and TOBY SHAER www.ainsleyhamill.com The Guardian Album of the Month – “Not Just Ship Lan...
Farnham Farmers’ Market
22 February 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham Farmers’ Market is grown, reared, caught, baked, brewed, smoked o...
Music in the Vineyard
22 February 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Farnham Vineyard
A Farnham Town Council Event
Join us for an afternoon of free, live music from the The Why Band at Music in the Vineyard. The Why Band is a long-established band that plays classic rock and...
Preparing plant pots for Farnham in Bloom – volunteering
Thursday 26 and Friday 27 February from 9am to 12noon in Farnham town centre
A Farnham Town Council Event
What you’ll be doing Preparing for plug planting by working alongside other volunteers and helping to fill 12,000 plant pots with compost. When & where Thursday...
Farnham Literary Festival 2026
5 March 2026, 7.00pm - 15 March 2026, 7.00pm
A Farnham Town Council Event
The fifth annual Farnham Literary Festival is taking place 5 – 15 March 2026. With over 60 events programmed across a dozen venues in 11 days, this chapter of t...
Digital Overload: Dr Martha Deiros Collado in conversation with TJ Power
5 March 2026, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Location:
Lower Church Lane
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Dr Martha Deiros Collado (The Smartphone Solution) in conversation with TJ Power (The DOSE Effect) Hosted by Katie Tyler, Digital Overload brings authors Dr M...
From Acorns to Oaks: An evening with Lord Michael Heseltine
6 March 2026, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Location:
Upper Church Lane
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Join us for an evening with Lord Michael Heseltine, a figure who has played a defining role in British politics for more than sixty years. When Lord Michael H...
Henry Austen with Bishop Christopher Herbert
7 March 2026, 11.00am - 12.00pm
Location:
Upper Church Lane
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Bishop Christopher Herbert discusses his book on Revd Henry Austen, Jane Austen’s favoured brother and hardworking curate at St Andrew’s Bishop Christopher He...
Workshop: Serious Lego Play Screenwriting
7 March 2026, 11.00am - 3.00pm
Location:
Falkner Road
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Join Ted Wilkes for a hands-on workshop, exploring ideas through metaphor and visual aids, participants will access fresh ideas Using a ‘hands-on’ process, Le...
An audience with Charles Dickens
7 March 2026, 1.30pm - 3.05pm
Location:
Farnham Town Council Offices
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Jonathan Jones will be performing dramatised readings of Charles Dickens’ Sikes and Nancy and Doctor Marigold Charles Dickens is best known as one of our grea...
Panel: When is Crime Cosy?
7 March 2026, 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Location:
South Street
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Join three bestselling authors, Tom Hindle, Greg Mosse and Jamie West, to discuss the gentle art of writing cosy crime Cosy crime at its very best. Discover h...
Supporting Dyslexic Learners in the Classroom and at Home
8 March 2026, 10.30am - 12.00pm
Location:
24 West Street
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
This talk will provide attendees with practical suggestions, tips, resources and activities that could be used to support dyslexic learners With an estimated ...
Panel: A Writer’s Life
8 March 2026, 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Location:
18-19 The Borough
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Three best selling authors share their honest tales and tips on surviving rejection, reviews and rewrites Three best selling authors share their tips on survi...
An evening with Merlin Crossingham
9 March 2026, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Location:
Falkner Road
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Join us for an evening with Aardman Animations, Merlin Crossingham, for a behind-the-scenes look at the studio behind Wallace & Gromit Join us for a rare and...
The Art of Memoir: When Truth is More Gripping Than Fiction
9 March 2026, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Location:
South Street
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Join three fearless women as they share their astonishing personal stories – and what it was like turning them into compelling reads What makes a perfect memo...
Old Tales, New Voices: The Three Ravens Live
10 March 2026, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Location:
South Street
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Join award‑winning writers Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux for a special live recording of The Three Ravens Podcast Join award‑winning writers Eleanor Conlon a...
Workshop: Memoir Writing for Wellness
11 March 2026, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Location:
Alma Lane
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
An interactive memoir writing workshop with local author Samantha Stacey Have you ever wanted to write about your own life but didn’t know where to start? Hav...
An evening with Oti Mabuse
11 March 2026, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Location:
Lower Church Lane
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Join us for an evening with Strictly star Oti Mabuse as she shares her debut novel, career insights, and passion for Latin Ballroom Join us for an evening of ...
The Roots of Wellbeing: Henry Agg in conversation with Amy Chapman
11 March 2026, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Location:
South Street
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Join Henry Agg (The Weekend Gardener) in conversation with Amy Chapman (Dopamine Gardening). Time spent in the garden is never wasted. Join authors Henry Agg ...
Hilary Roberts in conversation with Olesya Khromeychuk
12 March 2026, 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Location:
18-19 The Borough
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Renowned author and curator Hilary Roberts joins historian and writer Dr Olesya Khromeychuk in conversation Join curator and author Hilary Roberts and Directo...
Antiques Uncovered: An evening with Steven Moore
12 March 2026, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Location:
South Street
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Don’t miss an unforgettable evening with BBC Antiques Roadshow star Steven Moore! BBC Antiques Roadshow presenter, Steven Moore, brings his trademark wit and ...
Workshop: How to Write a Chilling Ghost Story
12 March 2026, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Location:
38 West Street
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Ever wanted to write a spine-chilling ghost story but not sure how to conjure genuine fear? Ever wanted to write a spine-chilling ghost story but not sure how...
Indigo and Resist Dyeing
13 March 2026, 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Location:
South Street
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Dr Linda Brassington will be in conversation discussing her new book, Indigo and Indigo and Resist Dyeing Dr Linda Brassington in conversation with Lesley Mil...
Reeta Chakrabarti in conversation with Rebecca Jones
13 March 2026, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Location:
Upper Church Lane
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Join Reeta Chakrabarti in conversation with Rebecca Jones as they discuss her remarkable career and her debut novel Finding Belle As chief presenter for BBC N...
Upper Voices Vocal workshop with Papagena
14 March 2026, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Location:
Farnham Maltings
Farnham Youth Choir are delighted to be offering an Upper Voices Vocal Workshop, in collaboration with the singers of Papagena. Papagena are an all-female quint...
An afternoon with Alexander Armstrong
14 March 2026, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Location:
Bridge Square
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Join us for an afternoon with Alexander Armstrong as he unveils his epic second children’s book, Evenfall: The Tempest Stone Go on an interactive adventure wi...
Rewriting Time: The Art of Historical Fiction
14 March 2026, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Location:
South Street
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Join three leading voices in historical fiction as they discuss why the genre continues to captivate readers. Some of the most compelling crime thrillers of t...
Killer Thrillers
14 March 2026, 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Location:
South Street
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Join three international bestselling authors as they reveal how they build believable, pulse‑pounding narratives These three international bestselling authors...
Murder They Wrote: Crime Fiction Uncovered
14 March 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Location:
South Street
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
jOIN Bestselling crime authors Louise Candlish and Ellie Levenson as they discuss crafting dark, twisty plots in a panel hosted by Ava Glass Two bestselling a...
Papagena and FYC Senior Choir Joint Concert
14 March 2026, 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Location:
St Thomas on the Bourne C of E Church
Papagena are an all-female quintet who perform a wealth of music, from medieval times to the present day. They have featured in the UK’s Classical Charts, as we...
Farnham Sinfonia Spring Concert 2026
Saturday 14 March, 2026
Location:
St Andrew's Church
Farnham Sinfonia’s Spring Concert features a wonderfully uplifting programme: Beethoven’s Prometheus Overture, David Matthews’ evocative Winter Remembered, Schu...
Workshop: Writing Poetry of Heritage and Identity
15 March 2026, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Location:
Museum of Farnham
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Join Mslexia prize-winning poet Nia Broomhall to create poetry that explores the unique story of who you are Join Mslexia prize-winning poet Nia Broomhall to ...
Workshop: How to Get Published
15 March 2026, 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Location:
38 West Street
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
How to Get Published is a practical workshop covering both traditional and self-publishing with a clear-eyed look at what each path involves Learn about the d...
Great Again, or Left Behind? Britain in a Shifting Global Order
15 March 2026, 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Location:
Upper Church Lane
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Join two former Cabinet heavyweights, Sir Jeremy Hunt and Sir Vince Cable in conversation as they discuss Britain’s future Two former Cabinet heavyweights mee...
Neither Here nor There: Epic Journeys From History
15 March 2026, 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Location:
Farnham Town Council Offices
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Step aboard for an epic voyage of discovery with bestselling authors Lucinda Hawksley, Midge Gillies and Nicholas Jubber Step aboard for an epic voyage of dis...
Performance: Stoppard on the Radio
15 March 2026, 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Location:
Brightwells
Organised by:
Farnham Literary Festival
Farnham Theatre Association & Farnham Rep honour Sir Tom Stoppard with a rehearsed reading of Albert’s Bridge Farnham Theatre Association and the Farnham Rep ...
Bloomin’ Big Pick – volunteering
Saturday 21 March from any time between 10am and 12noon. Meet at Farnham Town Hall in South Street.
A Farnham Town Council Event
Join other like-minded volunteers for a community litter pick in Farnham town centre. ...
Farnham Farmers’ Market
22 March 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham Farmers’ Market is grown, reared, caught, baked, brewed, smoked o...
Free Come & Sing session for male voices
28 March 2026, 11.30am - 1.30pm
Location:
Royal British Legion Hall
Come and Sing – Male Voices Sound Company in Harmony, an a cappella male chorus based near Farnham, invites men to take part in a free 2-hour Come & Sing sessio...
Music in the Vineyard
29 March 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
The Vineyard Centre
A Farnham Town Council Event
Join us for an afternoon of free, live music from Brobed Stils at Music in the Vineyard. Brobed Stils brings together an incredible blend of Motown, Soul, Rock,...
Great British Spring Clean – volunteering
Between 13 and 29 March in a space or place of your choice.
A Farnham Town Council Event
Choose an area where there is a litter problem, decide whether you want to litter pick on your own or invite family, friends or neighbours to join you. ...
Farnham Farmers’ Market
26 April 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham Farmers’ Market is grown, reared, caught, baked, brewed, smoked o...
Farnham Walking Festival
9 May 2026, 12.00am - 31 May 2026, 12.00am
A Farnham Town Council Event
Submit a walk proposal for this year’s Farnham Walking Festival here. ...
Farnham Wellbeing and Sustainability Festival
17 May 2026, 11.00am - 4.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Celebrating a more sustainable way of life: for our planet, community and wellbeing. Hosted in partnership between Farnham Town Council and Farnham Community F...
Farnham Farmers’ Market
24 May 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham Farmers’ Market is grown, reared, caught, baked, brewed, smoked o...
Music in the Meadow
24 May 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3 pm-5 pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Music in the Meadow
31 May 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3 pm-5 pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Music in the Meadow
7 June 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3 pm-5 pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Music in the Meadow
14 June 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3 pm-5 pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Music in the Meadow
21 June 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Farnham Farmers’ Market
28 June 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Farm fresh local produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham F...
Farnham’s World Music Day
28 June 2026, 12.00pm - 6.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
A carnival weekend celebration of music from around the world, featuring incredible bands on the main stage, craft activities, food and drink stalls and childre...
Music in the Meadow
5 July 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Music in the Meadow
12 July 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Music in the Meadow – D!sfunktion
19 July 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Nine-piece band D!sfunktion will be playing an electrifying mix ...
Farnham Farmers’ Market
26 July 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Farm fresh local produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham F...
Music in the Meadow
26 July 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Music in the Meadow
2 August 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Music in the Meadow
9 August 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Music in the Meadow
16 August 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Farnham Farmers’ Market
23 August 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham Farmers’ Market is grown, reared, caught, baked, brewed, smoked o...
Music in the Meadow
23 August 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Music in the Meadow
30 August 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
Come along for a family-friendly afternoon of free live music in Gostrey Meadow from 3pm – 5pm! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments provided by the charity tea...
Farnham Food Festival
27 September 2026, 10.00am - 4.00pm
A Farnham Town Council Event
Farnham Farmers’ Market
27 September 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham Farmers’ Market is grown, reared, caught, baked, brewed, smoked o...
Farnham Craft Month
1 October 2026, 12.00am - 31 October 2026, 12.00am
A Farnham Town Council Event
Every October, Farnham celebrates everything craft! Celebrating Farnham’s creative talent and World Craft Town status, Craft Month is an opportunity for everyon...
Farnham Farmers’ Market
25 October 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham Farmers’ Market is grown, reared, caught, baked, brewed, smoked o...
Farnham Christmas Lights Switch-On
14 November 2026, 1.00pm - 6.00pm
Location:
Gostrey Meadow
A Farnham Town Council Event
The magic of Christmas in Farnham begins the moment the lights are switched on. Join the fun at this festive-filled afternoon of free live entertainment from lo...
Farnham Farmers’ Market
22 November 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham Farmers’ Market is grown, reared, caught, baked, brewed, smoked o...
Farnham Christmas Market
13 December 2026, 10.00am - 4.00pm
A Farnham Town Council Event
Step into Christmas at this year’s Farnham Christmas Market! Wander through a wonderland of unique handmade gifts, delicious treats and the joyful sounds of liv...
Farnham Farmers’ Market
13 December 2026, 10.00am - 1.30pm
Location:
Central Car Park
A Farnham Town Council Event
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, sold to you direct from the producer. Everything at Farnham Farmers’ Market is grown, reared, caught, baked, brewed, smoked o...