St George’s Day celebrations are back for 2026, taking place on Sunday 26th April across Aylesbury Town Centre. The Historical Fayre will run from 12-4pm in multiple locations, including: Friars Square Shopping Centre, Market Square and the Kings Head Pub, followed by a Uniformed Parade and Service of Thanks from 4-5pm.

Friars Square - Enjoy a packed programme of activities, games and performances for the whole family! Try a coin-minting workshop, get creative with crafts from Queens Park Arts Centre and Wildwood Wonders, and meet a host of walkabout characters from Florence Nightingale to Anne Boleyn. Don’t miss the themed performance from Unbound Theatre and a fun trail to explore around the space.

The King’s Head - With Elizabethan-era musicians, a historic storyteller, and free talks from the Buckinghamshire Historical Association and Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity, the King’s Head is not to be missed. The festivities will be rounded off with an annual historic pub quiz, so come along to put your knowledge to the test!

Market Square - Meet St George and his leading lady on horseback in Market Square, alongside a host of historic characters and a towering dragon on stilts. Don’t miss the interactive performance from the Thornycroft Girls, Wonder Women of the War, before the Morris dancers build excitement for the Uniformed Parade.

Grand Uniformed Parade: 4-5pm
Come along to the Grand Uniformed Parade and help celebrate the commitment, time, energy and enthusiasm of Aylesbury Scouts, Uniformed Youth groups, and the adults who support them. Led by St George on horseback and dancers from SDSD, the parade will conclude with a Service of Thanks and the renewal of pledges — a wonderful way to end the celebrations.

All our welcome to enjoy this free event across Aylesbury Town Centre!

For more information and details on accessibility during this event, visit: www.aylesburytowncouncil.gov.uk/st-georges-day