River and wildflowers in the foreground. Bandstand and people in the distance

Events organised by Farnham Town Council 

Find out about the events organised by Farnham Town Council.

Farnham Town Council hosts a vibrant, year‑round programme of community‑centred events that bring people together to celebrate local culture, heritage, and shared interests.

Whether you’re browsing local produce, enjoying live music performances, or taking part in craft workshops, these events help strengthen Farnham’s sense of community and support independent makers and performers.

In addition to regular markets and music sessions, the council organises special events and festivals throughout the year—from author talks and walking festivals to seasonal celebrations like the Christmas Lights Switch‑On and Farnham Christmas Market.

They also provide opportunities for local groups and individuals to get involved: whether you’re a musician hoping to perform, a charity running a refreshment stand, or a vendor at a festival, Farnham Town Council offers a range of ways to participate and contribute . These events embody the town’s lively spirit, showcasing Farnham as a welcoming, creative, and connected community.

See whats coming up next...

Bloomin Kids Platning With Compost

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...
Richard Coles In Conversation With Jack Jewers (4)

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...
Litter Picking Volunteers

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

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...
Music in the Vineyard

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,...
Farnham Litter Pick 2025 2

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. ...

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Anne Wolf: The Art of Mokume Gane

18 March 2026, 5.30pm - 6.30pm

An illustrated talk on an ancient Japanese metalsmithing technique with Farnham’s current Artist in Residence, Anne Wolf Mokume Gane: Metal That Grows Like Wood Developed in Japan over 300 years ago, mokume gane (literally “wood-grain metal”) is a complex lamination and carving process that produc...
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The British Art Medal Society Annual Student Medal Project, 2026, the 33rd year

2 May 2026, 10.00am - 6 June 2026, 10.00am

This annual Project was initiated by the British Art Medal Society to support and encourage the art of lost-wax casting in bronze at British art colleges around the UK, focusing on the art of bas relief, a fantastic challenge for young artists to engage in, and at risk of being lost within the art c...
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The Art of Place: Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE) at New Ashgate Gallery

2 May 2026, 10.00am - 27 June 2026, 10.00am

New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham, Surrey, presents The Art of Place, an exhibition of original prints and works on paper by the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE). The exhibition explores how place is experienced and remembered, and how landscape, memory and belonging can shape what we see. Art...
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Anna Collette Hunt: Maker in Focus

2 May 2026, 10.00am - 27 June 2026, 10.00am

Anna Collette Hunt is a contemporary ceramic artist celebrated for her intricate insect sculptures and immersive ceramic installations. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, she transforms insects, organic forms, and microscopic details into richly textured ceramic works that spark curiosity a...
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Spring Craft Collection 2026

14 March 2026, 10.00am - 20 June 2026, 10.00am

Discover the Spring Craft Collection at New Ashgate Gallery, a curated exhibition of contemporary craft by over 50 artists and makers working across ceramics, jewellery, textiles and glass. The collection celebrates skilled making, thoughtful design and work that sits well in everyday life. This sea...
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Shorelines and Horizons

14 March 2026, 10.00am - 25 April 2026, 10.00am

Shorelines and Horizons brings together large-scale prints by three significant figures in British art: Trevor Price, Barbara Rae and Donald Hamilton Fraser. The exhibition focuses on landscape as structure and sensation rather than description. Trevor Price’s woodcuts and engravings build dense sur...