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SUMMARY:Banbury Canal Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate History\, Heritage and Culture at the Canal Festival.\n\n\n\nWhere: Canal Side\, Town Centre. \n\n\n\nBanbury Canal Festival is back for 2026! Make sure you join us along the canal side and around Town Centre this October for our largest event of the year!  \n\n\n\nA two-day event along the canal that runs through the very centre of the town\, Banbury Canal Festival transforms the centre of town into a vibrant space for all things arts\, crafts\, culture and entertainment. Celebrating Banbury’s unique and fascinating history with the waterways\, explore countless stalls\, activities and attractions up and down the canal\, as well as at several local establishments such as Tooley’s Boatyard\, Castle Quay\, and many more.  \n\n\n\nBanbury Canal Festival is a special celebration organised by Banbury Town Council in collaboration with some of the town’s most important cultural and communal establishments. These include Tooley’s Boatyard\, The Mill Arts Centre\, Castle Quay Shopping Centre\, The Village Butty\, Lock.29\, Bridge Street Community Garden\, and Banbury Museum and Gallery. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\n\n\nA celebration of Banbury’s waterways – A crucial part of its history\, the canal network that runs through Banbury has served the town since the 1700s. Ever since\, it has served businesses\, manufacturers and tourists.\n\n\n\nLive music and entertainment – See live theatre from The Mill Arts Centre\, while Banbury Music Mix Radio and The Village Butty will be bringing a number of acoustic acts to our stages.\n\n\n\nFood\, drink\, stalls and games – Partake in a wide range of activities from talks and demonstrations to scavenger hunts\, while children can enjoy funfair rides and amusements. Anyone looking for a bite to eat or refreshments will be able to choose from a wide number of food stalls!\n\n\n\n\nA Celebration of Britain’s Canal Communities.\n\n\n\nWhether you’re an avid boater\, have a passion for history or a keen interest in arts and culture\, the Banbury Canal Festival is guaranteed to have something for you. One of the largest celebrations of Britain’s canal ways\, enjoy boat tours\, folk music\, arts & crafts from the many channels that make up the national canal system. \n\n\n\nExplore the historic Tooley’s Boatyard\, where you’ll find a working blacksmith’s forge and a museum with a detailed history of the country’s oldest functioning canal dry dock. Take in the sights and sounds of an arts festival atmosphere with live music\, craft stalls and much more. \n\n\n\nClick here to trade at this event. \n\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n\nQ: How much does this event cost to enter?A: The Banbury Canal Festival is completely free to enter.Q: Who organises this event?A: This event is organised primarily by Banbury Town Council. Organisations who take part in the event include Tooley’s Boatyard\, The Mill Arts Centre\, The Village Butty\, Banbury Music Mix Radio\, Castle Quay\, Banbury Museum & Gallery\, Bridge Street Community Gardens and Lock.29.Q: Will there be toilets at this event?A: There will be portable toilets present on the Canal Festival site. As well as this\, visitors can find public toilets in Castle Quay shopping centre.Q: Can I bring my dog to this event?A: As with the majority of Banbury Town Council events\, well-behaved dogs are welcome at the Banbury Canal Festival\, so long as they are kept on a lead.Q: I’m a trader – can I trade at this event?A: Food\, drink and arts/crafts traders can email events@banbury.gov.uk to find out more about trading at this event.Q: I run – or am part of – a registered charity. Can we run a stall at this event?A: Charity representatives can email events@banbury.gov.uk to find out more about trading at this event.Q: I’m an entertainer – can I perform at the festival?A: Any interested performers – whether musicians\, roaming entertainment\, or stall owners – will need to email events@banbury.gov.uk. Q: In the event of drought\, will the festival still go ahead?A: In 2025\, there was concern that the Banbury Canal Festival would be cancelled due to prolonged dry weather forcing several canal channels to shut down. However\, with Tooley’s and its boats located on site all year-round – and many of our attractions arriving on site by road – the festival will not be cancelled in the case of dry weather.Q: In the event of other extreme weather conditions\, will the festival still go ahead? A: Other weather conditions will be closely monitored in the run-up to the festival. If high winds or rainfall pose a serious threat\, the decision may be made to close the festival\, at least for one of the days.
URL:https://banbury.gov.uk/event/banbury-canal-festival-2/
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SUMMARY:Michaelmas Fair
DESCRIPTION:Event Delivered Through Cherwell District Council.Where: Banbury Town Centre. \n\n\n\nOne of the oldest fair’s in the region\, Banbury’s Michaelmas Fair is a town favourite event with roots that go back many generations. Bob Wilson’s funfair features a wide variety of rides and attractions\, and has evolved many times first appearing during the 17th Century. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\n\nFairground favourite food – Candyfloss\, hot dogs\, burgers and fries… there’s something for everyone’s taste at Michaelmas Fair! \n\n\n\nRides of all shapes and sizes – Michaelmas Fair features dozens of rides and attractions\, from playhouses to dodgems and much more besides! \n\n\n\nFour nights of fun – Recently extended beyond its traditional 3-night run\, enjoy Michaelmas Fair on Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday AND Saturday evenings! \n\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n\nQ: Who Organises Michaelmas Fair? A: This event is delivered entirely by Cherwell Distirct Council.Q: Does Banbury Town Council Support Organisation of Michaelmas Fair?A: Banbury Town Council plays no active role in the organisation of Michaelmas Fair. However\, it is represented by the Town Mayor on the first night\, when whoever is elected into the role carries out the tradition of the ‘Golden Key’.Q: What is the ‘Golden Key’ and Can I Attend?A: At the opening of the fair\, just after school hours at around 4 pm\, the Banbury Town Mayor\, together with the Chair of Cherwell District Council\, will travel around the fairground with a large golden key. Whichever ride is touched with the key will be free-of-charge for a single ride. Around 10 – 15 rides are usually made free during this time\, providing plenty of opportunities for visitors to enjoy a free ride. This is fully accessible to the public\, and all are free to attend and enjoy free rides.Q: Who Can I Contact for More Information on the Michaelmas Fair? A: Please contact Cherwell District Council by emailing customer.service@cherwell-dc.gov.uk or calling 01295 227001.
URL:https://banbury.gov.uk/event/michaelmas-fair-2/
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Reflect and Remember with a Military Parade\, Church Service and Wreath Laying\n\n\n\nWhere: Banbury Town Centre / St Mary’s Church / People’s Park \n\n\n\nIn keeping with over 100 years of tradition\, Banbury will once again be holding its treasured Remembrance Sunday event. The event will consist of a military parade through the Town Centre towards St Mary’s Church\, where a special service will be held\, in memory of those who fell in World War I\, World War II and subsequent conflicts. \n\n\n\nFrom there\, parade members and guests alike will be invited to move onto People’s Park\, where a wreath laying ceremony will be carried out at the war memorial. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\n\n\n10:15am – Remembrance Sunday parade: A military parade through the centre of town\, featuring representatives from dozens of regiments and organisations. \n\n\n\n10:45am – Church service at St Mary’s Church: Featuring poems\, speeches and hymns in honour of those who have lost their lives to war.\n\n\n\n12:00pm – Wreath laying ceremony: The war memorial at People’s Park will play host to the annual wreath laying ceremony.\n\n\n\n\nVisitor Guide\n\n\n\nNew to Banbury’s Remembrance Sunday event? Follow this guide to make the most of the event. \n\n\n\n\nGetting Here – There are numerous public transport links to Banbury Town Hall\, where the event will begin at 10:00am. The Town Hall’s postcode is OX16 5QB.\n\nBus – Banbury Town Hall is a short walk away from the Banbury Stagecoach Bus Station.\n\n\n\nTrain – Banbury Town Hall is a 5-10 minute walk away from Banbury Train Station.\n\n\n\nCar – There are numerous nearby car parks that will be unaffected by the parade road closures\, including The Light\, Bolton Road Car Park\, and Castle Quay Car Park.\n\n\n\n\n\nParade Form Up – The parade is one of the highlights of Banbury Remembrance Sunday. You will be able to find the parade forming up just outside the Town Hall from around 10:00am. This parade will disembark on its route towards St Mary’s Church from around 10:15am.\n\n\n\nThe parade will make its way up the High Street – This will go past Banbury Cross and along the road to St Mary’s Church. You can catch up with this parade at any point and will not be prevented from observing if you are late. However\, space inside St Mary’s Church is limited and entry will not be permitted once the ceremony begins at around 10:45am.\n\n\n\nSt Mary’s Church Service – This service will commence at around 10:45am and is expected to last around 1 hour. This service will consist of readings\, hymns\, and prayers read by leading representatives of both St Mary’s Church and local military organisations.\n\n\n\nJourney from St Mary’s Church to People’s Park – When the service concludes\, participants will move from St Mary’s Church (Postcode OX16 0AA) to People’s Park (OX16 0AD)\, in time for the wreath laying ceremony to commence at 12:00pm.\n\n\n\nWreath Laying Ceremony – Beginning at 12:00pm\, this will include the laying of wreaths by several organisations\, the ‘Last Post’ and a silence.\n\n\n\nReturn to the Town Hall – After the ceremony at People’s Park\, parade participants will return to Town Hall and the event will conclude.\n\n\n\n\nEvent FAQ’s:\n\n\n\nQ: How much does this event cost to enter?A: Like all Banbury Town Council events\, Remembrance Sunday is completely free to enter. \n\n\n\nQ: When and where does this event take place?A: Banbury Remembrance Sunday takes place on Sunday 9th November outside Banbury Town Hall from 10:00am – 14:00. \n\n\n\nQ: Who organises this event?A: This civic event is organised and overseen by Banbury Town Council\, with participation from numerous organisations including the British Army\, the RAF\, the Royal Navy\, the Royal British Legion\, the Banbury RAFA Club and others. \n\n\n\nQ: Will there be food and drink at this event?A: There will be no food and drink stalls at this event. There are however many cafes\, pubs\, and other eateries to visit throughout the town centre. \n\n\n\nQ: Can I bring my dog to this event?A: Well-behaved dogs are welcome to Banbury Town Council events provided that they are kept on a lead. However\, they will not be permitted to enter St Mary’s Church for the service\, and must not be left alone outside. \n\n\n\nQ: Where can I donate to the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal?A: There will be plenty of opportunities to donate to the Royal British Legion before\, during\, and after the event. There will be collection points across town\, with poppies on sale at numerous businesses. You can also donate here: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/donate \n\n\n\nQ: Will I be able to buy a poppy from Banbury Town Hall?A: Yes\, Banbury Town Council will also have a station set up to allow the public to donate to the Royal British Legion and pick up a poppy and other RBL gifts. \n\n\n\nQ: I missed the start of the event – will I still be allowed to take part?A: You will be able to catch-up with the parade as it moves from Banbury Town Hall to St Mary’s Church\, but once the church service has commenced (or all seats are filled) further entry will not be allowed. However\, all visitors are welcome to attend the wreath laying at any time\, so long as they remain quiet for the proceedings. \n\n\n\nQ: I am a trader – can I trade at this event?A: We do not accept traders at Banbury Remembrance Sunday. However\, you are invited to email events@banbury.gov.uk if you are interested in trading at one of our other events.
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SUMMARY:Christmas Lights Switch On
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Start of the Festive Season with the Christmas Lights Switch On!\n\n\n\nWhere: Banbury Market Place\, OX16 5LJ.FREE ENTRY \n\n\n\nEnjoy dazzling lights\, terrific treats\, and thrilling funfair rides at the Christmas Lights Switch On 2026! Join us on the last weekend of November as we welcome in the Christmas season\, kicking off December in style with live music\, dance\, and of course the biggest moment of the night – the ‘switch on’ itself! \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\n\nDazzling Christmas lights – Banbury’s eye-catching array of Christmas lights are sure to leave you in the festive spirit.Live Music and Dancing – With the help of our friends at Banbury Music Mix Radio\, enjoy an incredible line-up of local favourites and rising stars.Festive Fireworks Display – Get a good spot near the main stage to enjoy a sparkling fireworks over the heart of Banbury – one of the highlights of the year! Christmas in the Heart of Banbury – Like other Banbury Town Council events\, Banbury Christmas Lights Switch On is free to enter and enjoy\, making it a fantastic opportunity to get to know the town and all that makes it such a great place to be!A Visit from Father Christmas – Every year we invite a special guest from the North Pole to welcome everyone to the event! Special Guest Appearance – Father Christmas isn’t the only guest of honour at the Christmas Lights Switch On! From broadcasting stars to centenarians to heroes from our Emergency Services\, we’ve had a wealth of special guests over the years – who will be on stage in 2026? Stay tuned to find out! \n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\nQ: How much does this event cost to enter?A: Like all Banbury Town Council events\, the Christmas Lights Switch On is completely free to enter and enjoy. \n\n\n\nQ: When and where does this event take place?A: Banbury Remembrance Sunday takes place on Sunday 29th November\, 11:00am – 6:00pm in front of the Town Hall on Bridge Street\, OX16 5LJ.  \n\n\n\nQ: Who organises this event?A: This event is organised by Banbury Town Council. The fantastic team at local radio station Puritans Radio will be returning for hosting duties\, while Banbury Music Mix Radio will be working with Banbury Town Council to provide an exciting line-up of acts to the main stage. \n\n\n\nQ: Who Organises the Banbury Winter Market?A: The Banbury Winter Market is organised entirely by the Banbury BID. While the final day of the market runs alongside the Banbury Christmas Lights Switch On\, the events are operated separately. However\, there are no barriers or perimeters between the two events\, and visitors are encouraged to explore both sites as much as possible! For any enquiries related to the Banbury Winter Market\, please email info@banburybid.com.  \n\n\n\nQ: Will there be food and drink at this event?A: There are currently no plans to bring food and drink stalls to this event. There are\, however\, many cafes\, pubs\, and other eateries to visit throughout the town centre. \n\n\n\nQ: Why is the Event Held on a Sunday?A: The Banbury Christmas Lights Switch On is held on the last Sunday of November in order to ensure the lights are operational in order to ensure Banbury residents and visitors can enjoy the displays for the entirety of December. It also takes into account the local economy; holding the Switch On on a Sunday ensures fewer clashes with events held at pubs\, eateries and other local businesses\, which most commonly tend to run on Fridays and Saturdays. \n\n\n\nQ: Can I bring my dog to this event?A: Well-behaved dogs are welcome to Banbury Town Council events provided that they are kept on a lead. Please note that this event can get very busy\, especially in the evening\, so we advise against bringing dogs who are anxious or easily overwhelmed. \n\n\n\nQ: Will There be Toilets at This Event?A: No\, there will be no toilets provided at this event\, but the toilets at Castle Quay will be open to the public until at least 4:00pm. \n\n\n\nQ: What Time are the Lights Switched On?A: The Christmas lights will be switched on around 5:00pm. \n\n\n\nQ: What Time are the Fireworks?A: The fireworks are planned for 5:00pm\, as soon as the lights are switched on\, and will last around 5 minutes before our headline act performs for the remainder of the event\, which ends at 6:00pm. \n\n\n\nQ: I am a Trader – can I Trade at This Event?A: We do not accept traders at the Banbury Christmas Lights Switch On\, with all stalls and rides already provided. However\, you are invited to email events@banbury.gov.uk if you are interested in trading at one of our other events.
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