Free Sandwell Armed Forces Day in Oldbury on 27 June: what residents need to know

Sandwell Armed Forces Day will return to Civic Square in Oldbury on Saturday 27 June, with a free public programme running from 10.45am to 4pm.

The annual community celebration, organised by Sandwell Council, is open to residents, visitors and families from across the region. It will begin with a small parade, followed by a short service at the War Memorial, before the square turns to an afternoon of entertainment, stalls and activities.

The essentials for visitors

The day is being held as a public thank-you to past and present Armed Forces personnel, with the formal opening moments placed around the parade and War Memorial service.

Readers planning other Armed Forces Day visits can also compare nearby civic events, including this Coventry Armed Forces Day parade guide.

Parade and War Memorial service open the day

The first part of the programme starts at 10.45am with a small parade in Civic Square. A short service at the War Memorial is scheduled for 11am.

That early structure gives the event a clear ceremonial centre before the rest of the day moves into a broader community celebration. For families attending with children, the source-confirmed timings make the morning portion the point to arrive for the parade and service.

The Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Margaret Sutton, has invited people across the borough to attend, saying the event will honour “the service and sacrifice of those who have served in our Armed Forces”. She described it as a moment for Sandwell to come together as a community and recognise the contribution of past and present service personnel.

Live music, cadets and family activities in Civic Square

After the service, the programme shifts into live entertainment, activities and community engagement around Civic Square.

Sandwell Council says visitors can expect live stage performances and 1940s-style singing during the day. The event will also include interactive sessions with the Sandwell Youth Bus and the chance to meet local cadet groups.

For children and more active visitors, a climbing wall is listed among the confirmed attractions. A military vehicle will also be on display, adding a visual link to the Armed Forces theme of the day.

Information stalls and market stalls are also part of the programme, giving visitors time to browse local businesses and community displays between the scheduled moments. The council has described the event as family-friendly, with activities intended to give different age groups something to do across the afternoon.

What to know before going

The confirmed venue is Civic Square, Oldbury, B69 3AD. The event is free, and the council has described it as open to residents and visitors from across the region.

No booking requirement, accessibility arrangements or transport advice were included in the source details, so visitors should plan around the confirmed public information: the date, time, venue and free entry status.

The practical order of the day is simple: arrive before 10.45am for the parade, be in place for the 11am War Memorial service, then stay for the afternoon programme of stage performances, Youth Bus activities, cadet groups, stalls, the climbing wall, 1940s-style singing and the military vehicle display.

Source: Sandwell Council

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This preview is based on Sandwell Council's published event information for Sandwell Armed Forces Day 2026.

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• Confirmed the event date as Saturday 27 June 2026.
• Confirmed the public time window as 10.45am to 4pm.
• Confirmed the venue as Civic Square, Oldbury, B69 3AD.
• Confirmed the event is free and open to the public.

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