Buckingham Fringe Week 2025
2025-07-21 10:00 - 2025-07-27 16:00 (Europe/London)
Buckingham Fringe Week is back for 2025 from Monday 21st to Sunday 27th July featuring various events celebrating local culture, sports, art and music. Full line-up details will follow shortly!

If you want to get involved or run a fringe week event, contact us via: office@buckingham-tc.gov.uk

Free Basketball Sessions
2025-07-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Chandos Park, Chandos Park, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1AJ, United Kingdom
Free turn up and play Basketball sessions led by Coach Jenner take place at Chandos Park MUGA this summer for children aged 8 to 12 years of age. Please arrive early to sign in, wear suitable footwear and don’t forget to bring a water bottle. All abilities are welcome!

Free Basketball Sessions
2025-07-21 18:45 - 19:45, 2025-07-28 18:45 - 19:45, 2025-08-04 18:45 - 19:45, 2025-08-11 18:45 - 19:45, 2025-08-18 18:45 - 19:45, 2025-08-25 18:45 - 19:45 | Bourton Park, Buckingham, MK18 7AB
Free turn up and play Basketball sessions led by Coach Jenner take place at Bourton Park MUGA this summer for youths aged 12 years of age and above. Please arrive early to sign in, wear suitable footwear and don’t forget to bring a water bottle. All abilities are welcome!

Fringe Week: Oxford Fiddle Group
2025-07-22 20:00 - 22:00
🎻 Get ready for a night of toe-tapping, foot-stomping fun with the Oxford Fiddle Group – back by popular demand at Buckingham Fringe Week 2025! 🇮🇪🎶

Expect a lively evening filled with traditional tunes from across the British Isles, played with heart and heaps of talent by this amazing folk group. Whether you’re a folk fan or just love great live music, this is one not to miss!

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast – don’t miss your chance to experience the magic:

Grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes, and let’s make it a night to remember! 💃🕺

Fringe Week: Art In The Market
2025-07-24 13:00 - 16:00
Art In The Market 25. Join us at the Cattlepens in the Town Centre for a totally free afternoon of creativity. Artists of all ages are invited to put paint to paper and make a masterpiece with our art supplies.

Fringe Week: Buckingham Live Sessions
2025-07-24 19:45 - 22:30
Fringe Week: Buckingham Live Sessions

Buckingham Live Sessions will hold its Summer Special on Thursday 24th July 2025. Expect an evening of great live performances from talented local artists, and musicians. There is a licensed bar, food truck and easy parking! Admission is free – but donations are very welcome and you might be encouraged to purchase raffle tickets as the proceeds help fund monthly music sessions and the annual Buckingham Live music festival. The musical mayhem takes place at Buckingham Football Club from 7:45pm to 10:30pm. There are performance spots available for those wishing to entertain – so get in touch if you’d like to take part.

Please follow Buckingham Live Sessions on Facebook and @buckinghamlivesessions2025 on Instagram to find out more. Enquiries to: buckinghamlive@mail.com

Fringe Week: Schools Out Disco
2025-07-25 18:30 - 21:30
Buckingham Town Council is thrilled to announce the first Schools Out Disco for this year’s Fringe Week. The event will be at Lace Hill Sports and Community Centre on Friday 25th July 2025. Adults go FREE! Children must be accompanied by an adult for the whole event.

Fringe Week: Street Food Fair
2025-07-26 12:00
Buckingham Town Council is delighted to announce a new addition to fringe week, Street Food Fair

More information to follow.

Fringe Week: Family Fun Day
2025-07-27 13:00 - 16:00
Community fun for the whole family to enjoy including live entertainment, inflatables, zorbs, traditional games and more! All available at Lace Hill Sports & Community Centre.

Buckingham Play Days
2025-07-31 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-07 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-21 10:30 - 15:30 | Chandos Park, Chandos Park, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1AJ, United Kingdom
Have a blast on inflatables, play giant games, and try out crafts with the return of our popular free play sessions in Chandos Park, for 0 – 12 yrs. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

University of Buckingham Charity Duck Race
2025-07-31 12:00 - 14:00 | Tanlaw Mill, Buckingham, Hunter St, Buckingham, MK18 1EG
The University of Buckingham is hosting a charity rubber duck race while Buckingham Play Days will run at Chandos Park. This event is open to all. Sponsor your duck at the Buckingham Bookshop.

Bridge Street Skatepark Jam
2025-08-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Buckingham Skatepark
Join Team Rubicon for a day at Buckingham Skatepark! Kicking off with some free skateboard and scooter coaching – equipment such as skateboards, scooters, helmets, and pads can be provided or you can bring your own. After this registration for the various skateboard, scooter and BMX competitions will begin while professional athletes take to the ramps. After that the various friendly contests would begin with prizes awarded. This event is suitable for everyone aged 8 years and above. All abilities welcome.

Bandjam
2025-08-24 13:00 - 22:00
Bandjam is back on Sunday 24th August in the ‘Bull Ring’, outside Jardines Pharmacy with a full nine hours of free, live music that will rock the town Centre from 1pm – 10pm. More details will be released nearer the time.

Art Unveiling and Art in the Market
2025-08-27 12:00 - 16:00
We are delighted to invite residents to a special event celebrating public art in Buckingham.

On August 27th, the Mayor of Buckingham will be unveiling a brand-new mural/art installation at the Council Chamber from 12:00 to 12:30pm. Town and County Councillors will also be in attendance to mark the occasion.

Following the unveiling, a free craft session will take place in the market from 12:45 to 16:00pm.

This craft activity is open to all, and has been organised in response to the popularity of the previous ‘Art in the Market’ event held on 24th July. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating local creativity and taking part in this community event.

Buckingham Dog Show 2025
2025-09-06 11:00 - 15:00
Organised by Buckingham Town Council. Buckingham’s annual Dog Show will be held in Bourton Park on Saturday 6th September from 11am – 3pm. Registration starts at 11am and judging at 12pm. Classes are Cutest Puppy (5-12 months), Fabulous Fella, Gorgeous Gal, Best Rescue, Dog Most Like Its Owner, Golden Oldie (7yrs and over), Waggiest Tail, and Junior Handler (16yrs and under). The winners of each class will then go through to best in show. Prizes will be awarded for each class.

Classes are £1.50 each (cash only). Registration forms will be available on the day and prior to the event.

This event is aimed at families and educating dog owners as well as having a fun dog show. The event will be held in the paddock in Bourton Park and this year is sponsored by Kimberley Cox Dog Training and Woofs and Washes

https://www.buckingham-tc.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dog-Show-Entry-Form-2025-2.pdf

Download the entry form using the link above if you’d like to print it yourself.

Dog Show Entry Form 2025

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River Rinse 1
2025-09-21 10:00 - 12:30
The first of this year’s River Rinses will take place on Sunday 21st September 2025 from 10am and will start from Cornwall’s Meadow car park. Stowe Sub Aqua Group members will be on hand to pull any debris from the river. Volunteers and members of Buckingham Town Council will litter pick along the riverbank and collect the debris found in the river.

River Rinse 2
2025-10-05 10:00 - 12:30
The second of this year’s River Rinses will take place on Sunday 5th October 2025 from 10am and will start from The Flosh on Station Road. Stowe Sub Aqua Group members will be on hand to pull any debris from the river. Volunteers and members of Buckingham Town Council will litter pick along the riverbank and collect the debris found in the river.

Buckinghamshire Community Energy Drop In
2025-10-11 13:00 - 17:00
Beat the chill this Autumn / Winter!

Drop in advice session and free energy-saving kit at Shopmobility (Cornwalls Meadows Car Park).

Energy efficiency

Renewable energy

Cutting your fuel bills

Warming your house
