July 2026 events updated
BRACKLEY MEMORY CAFE
Wednesday 1st July 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Care Home
Outside games (weather dependent) 3:30pm – 4:00pm Love to Move Movement to Music (15 minutes) followed by songbook singing. Refreshments will be served. All welcome.
BRACKLEY HISTORY SOCIETY
Wednesday 1st July from 7:30pm Brackley Methodist Church
Brackley History Society’s regular meet is always fascinating. This month’s talk is from Keith Lloyd – The Knights Templar. Come along to find out more!
Members Free, Visitors £3.
SIT DOWN FOR STAND UP
Wednesday 1st July 8:00pm -10:30pm Pete’s Place, Brackley
The next instalment of comedy night is coming with great acts to keep you laughing all night
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday 2nd July from 11:00am Brackley Care Home
A group to support those living with or caring for anyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. All welcome.
MONTHLY THEMED QUIZ – LORD OF THE RINGS
Thursday 2nd July from 7:30pm The Paisley Pear, Brackley
July's Themed Quiz is Lord of the Rings
Which do you prefer,
the books or the films?
Revise both! Gather your quiz mates,
book your table.
£3/person with 100% proceeds going to charity - Prostate Cancer UK
MORSBAGS – SAVING THE PLANET ONE BAG AT A TIME
Friday 3rd July from 10:00 Stitching Kitchen, Top Station Road, Brackley
In a small way we can change the world! Come and spend sometime creating morsbags with friendly like minded sewists in the Stitching Kitchen. Morsbags are a global movement - making reusable bags from fabric which would have otherwise ended up in landfill.
Not only are we helping to reduce waste, but also preventing the excessive use of plastic bags. The only rule is to create, recycle, give away and enjoy.
The Stitching Kitchen Pod has so far made 937 Morsbags, please join them to help reach their next milestone! As always tea and biscuits are provided, you can borrow a sewing machine if you don't have one of your own to bring. This workshop like the morsbags is free!
CRAFTERNOON
Friday 3rd July 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Library
Join the library’s craft group to either do your own craft in company or learn something new.
Today the group will be doing dot art or creating pebbles for the annual Great Brackley Pebble Hunt
SOMATIC HEALING
Friday 3rd July from 6:00pm The Well Retreat, Brackley
This special evening session, led by guest teacher Deborah Berryman, introduces the practice of somatic healing movement—a gentle, embodied approach to restoring balance, releasing tension, and supporting the nervous system.
Contact the Well Retreat directly for more details or to book
VETERAN’S BREAKFAST
Saturday 4th July from 9:00am The Paisley Pear, Brackley
Running the 1st Saturday of every month.
Come on down to the
Paisley Pear for Veteran’s Breakfast with a chat and coffee.
9-9.30am arrival. Breakfast can be ordered until 10am, then,
stay as long as you like!
SUMMER FUN DAY
Saturday 4th July 1:00pm to 4:00pm Brackley Baptist Church
A free family event for everyone, with bouncy castle, indoor and outdoor games, refreshments and much more.
BOARD AND LAWN GAMES
Saturday 4th July from 5:00pm Cloisters farm, Evenley
Join
Barnowl Farm Shop for their next community Board and Lawn games
night.
Continue with the Junior dungeons and dragons quest, or
weather permitting, relax outside playing some lawn games.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Saturday 4th July from 7:45pm The Paisley Pear, Brackley
Amber is performing once again at the Paisley Pear and once again, she opens the floor to anyone who wants to showcase their talent
Race Weekend Live Music Celebrations
Book a table in our bar area www.paisleypearpubbrackley.co.uk
NORTHANTS CARERS CINEMA GROUP
Tuesday 7th July from 10:30am Brackley Care Home
Join Brackley Care Home for tea, coffee and cake followed by a screening of “ A Little Chaos” starring Kate Winslet and Matthias Schoenaerts.
Arrive at 10:30am for tea, coffee and cake. The movie will start at 11:00am. Popcorn, sweets and refreshments will be served during the movie. This is a free event. All welcome.
BRACKLEY FORGET ME NOT COMMUNITY CAFE.
Wednesday 8th July 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Baptist Church
A monthly group, set up for those with dementia or other memory loss illnesses along with their caregivers.
They meet at Brackley Baptist Church in their meeting room. It's a really nice space, and you will be welcomed with a cuppa and cake.
It is a friendly, informal afternoon with activities, music, singing, and conversation.
BITE CLUB
Friday 10th July 5:00pm – 9:00pm Egerton Hall, Brackley
Bite Club pop up returns for its monthly visit of great street food, drinks and music. The deal is simple, come hungry, leave happy. (Bite Club is every second Friday of the month until the end of the year)
SATURDAY SEWCIAL – DROP IN SEWING SESSION
Saturday 11th July 10:00am – 3:00pm Stitching Kitchen, Top Station Road, Brackley
Bring along your current project and use the studio to spread out and enjoy some uninterupted sewing time. Stitch and chatter your way into the weekend at Stitching Kitchen with wonderful like-minded sewists.
The studio is open 10am to 3pm and you can drop in during this time, bring your machine or borrow one in the studio and get your half finished projects done!
SKATE SATURDAYS
Saturday 11th July session times below Brackley Skatepark
Get ready to roll! SNYE is bringing back Skate Saturdays at Brackley Skatepark, and beginners of all abilities are completely welcome!
Whether you are stepping onto a board for the very first time or looking to sharpen your basic skills, come down and join the fun. No pre-booking is required—just drop in!
Other event Dates 25th July, 1st August, 8th August
Session Times
Choose
the hour slot that works best for you:
Session 1: 1:00 PM –
2:00 PM Session 2: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Session 3: 3:30 PM – 4:30
PM
Key Information:
Age
Limit: Open to ages 4 and up.
Entry: Free drop-in sessions (no
booking needed).
Gear: All safety equipment is provided by the
event!
Footwear: Please wear appropriate closed-toe
shoes.
Restrictions: Strictly no sandals or open-toe shoes
allowed.
Weather: These events are weather-dependent. Please
keep an eye on our social media channels on the day of the event for
any weather-related cancellations or updates!
This event is a proud collaboration project with Illicit Skate School and supported by Brackley Town Council.
BLACKBIRD BANDFEST 1
Saturday 11th July from 2:00pm The Blackbird, Croughton
It’s a brilliant line up of live music at The Blackbird with the following bands playing throughout the afternoon and early evening.
2:00pm The Montanas 3:00pm Five Revived 4:00pm Water The Foxes
5:00pm Night Ride Home and the headline act at 6:00pm The Stolen Lines
Pop along for music, food, drink and great times!
STRICTLY BRACKLEY 2026
Saturday 11th July from 6:30pm Brackley Leisure Centre
Tickets are now on sale for this amazing event brought to you by Step by Step Dance and Arts Foundation who are raising money for Mental Health Friends.
Come and support our amazing local heroes as they step out of their comfort zone, don the fake tan and sparkles for what is guaranteed a fab-u-lous event!!
Concessions are available but are limited so get in fast if you want one! Tickets available from https://bookwhen.com/stepbystepdance/e/ev-sbjk1-20260711183000
COMMUNI-TEA BINGO MORNING
Wednesday 15th July from 11:00am Brackley Care Home
Join Brackley Care Home for some fun bingo with prizes. Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. All welcome.
BRACKLEY MEMORY CAFE
Wednesday 15th July 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Care Home
Celebrating “National Awareness Day”. They will be focussing on the environment and making houses for bugs and bees. 3:30pm – 4:00pm Love to Move Movement to Music (15 minutes) followed by songbook singing. Refreshments will be served. All welcome.
CRAFTERNOON
Friday 17th July 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Library
Join the library’s craft group to either do your own craft in company or learn something new.
Today’s craft will be glass painting
20 ARCHES- 3RD BIRTHDAY WEEKEND!
Friday 17th 4:00pm - – Sunday 19th July 20 Arches, Brackley
Join 20 Arches for their 3rd Birthday Party Weekend on 17th, 18th & 19th July
Three years of great beer, great people, and an amazing community deserves a proper celebration!
Expect: Great beer all weekend, Prizes, competitions & giveaways, The official launch of 20 Arches first ever brewed beer, Great music and FREE ENTRY ALL WEEKEND!
Whether you’ve been with them since day one or have only recently discovered them, come and help them celebrate three incredible years.
Raise a glass with them and be part of a weekend packed with beer, fun, and great company.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE LAUNCH EVENT
Saturday 18th July 10:00am-1:30pm Brackley Library
It’s that time of year again when we have the school summer holiday and also the start of the Summer Reading Challenge. Bring your kids along to the library and sign them up! All they have to do is read 6 books over the break to win certificates, stickers, a medal and a crochet googly eyed Yip Yip. This is a fundraising event so the library can run free activities throughout the holiday.
There are crafts and activities at the library throughout the break every Tuesday 2:00pm – 3:30pm and Thursday 10:30am – 12:00noon.
BRACKLEY COUNTRY MARKET POP UP
Saturday 18th July 10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Library
Missing out on delicious home baked treats because you can’t visit the library on a Friday? Brackley Country Market are also at the library every third Saturday to bring you their delicious home made bakes and wonderful local honey and fresh local eggs.
SUMMER FETE AT THE GREAT WESTERN ARMS!
Saturday 18th July 12:00noon – 5:00pm The Great Western Arms, Aynho
The Great Western Arms are bringing the sunshine, the tunes, and a proper village vibe to the Great Western Arms this summer
Expect a cracking afternoon with: Live music, Kids games, Stalls, Fire engine visits, Bouncy castle
Cold drinks & tasty treats. It’s one for the whole family – kids entertained, adults refreshed… everyone happy
BRACKLEY MOTORBIKE MEET CAFE FUSION
Sunday 19th July 10:00am – 2:00pm Cafe Fusion, Brackley
After the great
turnout and success of the last Cafe Fusion bike meet at Brackley’s
old Railway Station .The next one is booked!
Let’s make this
another good turnout with this great location .
Food and drinks
available on the day
TAYLOR’S VETS COMMUNITY DOG WALK
Sunday 19th July from 10:00am Meet at Taylor’s Vets Branch, Market Place, Brackley
Announcing Taylor’s Vets next community dog walk, they had huge success with their last walk, so they thought they’d get another one in the diary.
The walk is open to everyone; clients, non clients and those without dogs, and the walk is free to attend.
They will be
starting from their Brackley Branch in the Market Place, you’ll
follow an easy to walk route before ending at The Old Firestation
cafe.
Please note:
• All dogs must
remain on a lead
• They recommend nervous dogs use a yellow
lead or wear a yellow bandana to help identify them
Please bring your own: Poo bags, Refreshments, Treats, Suitable footwear
They would love to see you there!
BRACKLEY & DISTRICT BAND SUMMER CONCERT
Sunday 19th July from 3:00pm St Peter’s Church Brackley
A great afternoon of music from Brackley & District Band. Tickets £8 (under 12s go free) plus tea and cake will be included. Contact Jacky on 07970583342 for tickets
MONTHLY MONEY MATTERS DROP IN CLINIC
Tuesday 21st July 10:00am – 2:00pm Bar 212, Brackley
Mortgage Smart are hosting a Monthly Money Matters drop in Clinic at Bar 212 starting 21st July.
They are hosting
with Neil Jacobs from MWA Financial and Sarah Dunlop from Centurion
Legacy – it’s a free drop in session and the coffee is free!
The idea is that you drop in, chat over coffee with every professional you need for Mortgage Advice, Pension Guidance, Wills and Estate Planning and Personal Insurance
SUMMER FUN AT THE LIBRARY
Tuesday 21st July 2:00pm – 3:30pm Brackley Library
Pop along to the library for a free activity every Tuesday afternoon as part of the Summer Reading Challenge. Drop in event. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult
SUMMER FUN AT THE LIBRARY
Thursday 23rd July 10:30pm – 12:00noon Brackley Library
Pop along to the library for a free activity every Thursday morning as part of the Summer Reading Challenge. Drop in event. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult
WNC CUSTOMER SERVICES DROP IN
Friday 24th July 10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Library
West Northamptonshire Council's Customer Services Team hosting their monthly drop-in session to give advice and support with any queries you may have for them. Pop in to have a chat with an advisor. This is on the last Friday of every month
BINGO NIGHT
Friday 24th July Doors open from 6:00pm, eyes down from 7:45pm The Venue, Brackley Town Football Club
Will you be the lucky winner tonight as there are two jackpots to play for? Tickets cost £15 for a book of 6 games plus 2 flyers. Raffle tickets £1 a strip plus a bonus flyer.
Cash payments are preferred. Hot food available.
SCENT AND SOUNDBATH
Friday 24th July from 7:00pm The Well Retreat, Brackley
Unwind at the Well Retreat’s Soundbath with soothing sounds, aromatherapy, and cosy comfort. Perfect for those coming for the first time and those were welcoming back.
Contact The Well Retreat directly for more information or to book.
HOBBY CRAFTS SALE
Saturday 25th July 10:00am – 1:00pm Brackley Library
The library volunteers have been busy making up packs of craft resources to keep your kids busy throughout the holiday and today is the chance to grab a bargain bag of goodies! If any are left over after the event, they will be on sale in the library shop.
There will also be craft books and other craft items for sale too.
SUMMERFEST 2026
Saturday 25th July from 12:00noon MCS, St John’s Site
Join the guys from the Round Table for a fantastic day of live music, great food, family fun, and community celebration right here in Brackley.
Expect: Live bands and local performers, Delicious food & drink vendors, Family-friendly activities and entertainment, Local stalls and community showcases, A buzzing summer atmosphere for all ages
Whether you’re coming with family, friends, or neighbours, Summerfest is all about bringing our community together to celebrate summer in style.
SKATE SATURDAYS
Saturday 25th July session times below Brackley Skatepark
Get ready to roll! SNYE is bringing back Skate Saturdays at Brackley Skatepark, and beginners of all abilities are completely welcome!
Whether you are stepping onto a board for the very first time or looking to sharpen your basic skills, come down and join the fun. No pre-booking is required—just drop in!
Other event Dates 1st August, 8th August
Session Times
Choose
the hour slot that works best for you:
Session 1: 1:00 PM –
2:00 PM Session 2: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Session 3: 3:30 PM – 4:30
PM
Key Information:
Age
Limit: Open to ages 4 and up.
Entry: Free drop-in sessions (no
booking needed).
Gear: All safety equipment is provided by the
event!
Footwear: Please wear appropriate closed-toe
shoes.
Restrictions: Strictly no sandals or open-toe shoes
allowed.
Weather: These events are weather-dependent. Please
keep an eye on our social media channels on the day of the event for
any weather-related cancellations or updates!
This event is a proud collaboration project with Illicit Skate School and supported by Brackley Town Council.
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC
Sunday 26th July 11:00am – 1:00pm Brackley Care Home
Bring your teddy to Brackley Care Home’s teddy bears picnic. Soft play, arts and crafts, face painting, teddy bear story telling and so much more. Booking essential - £5 per child. Contact Julie on 01280 313135 or email brackley.crm@kingsleyhealthcare.co.uk
BRACKLEY FOLK AND ACOUSTIC CLUB
Sunday 26th July from 8:00pm The Bell, Brackley
If you love live folk and acoustic music, they why no visit Brackley’s monthly live folk music scene every 4th Sunday of the month. Admission is by voluntary donation at the door.
SUMMER FUN AT THE LIBRARY
Tuesday 28th July 2:00pm – 3:30pm Brackley Library
Pop along to the library for a free activity every Tuesday afternoon as part of the Summer Reading Challenge. Drop in event. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult
NORTHANTS CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday 29th July 10:00am – 12:00noon Brackley Care Home
For all Carers in the community – please join Sylvie for a morning of support and companionship. Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. All welcome.
SUMMER FUN AT THE LIBRARY
Thursday 30th July 10:30pm – 12:00noon Brackley Library
Pop along to the library for a free activity every Thursday morning as part of the Summer Reading Challenge. Drop in event. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult
SEND PICNIC IN THE PARK
Friday 31st July 11:00am – 1:00pm Meeting in the back corner of Brackley Park, next to Pebble Lane, furthest from the High Street.
West Northants Voices in Partnership: Parent Carer Forum are excited to invite you and your family to a special SEND Picnic in the Park! It's a wonderful opportunity to meet other families, enjoy the outdoors, and have fun together.
What to Expect: A
chance to connect with other SEND families, Make some new
friends
Relax in a beautiful park setting, Gain peer-to-peer
support
This event is all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. Everyone is welcome, so bring your blankets, picnic baskets, and smiles!
Please note; all parent/carer must take full responsibility of their child(ren) at all times
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact them on admin@wnvp.co.uk
CRAFTERNOON
Friday 31st July 2:00pm – 4:00pm Brackley Library
Join The Friends of Brackley Library’s fortnightly crafternoon group! Whether you want to do your own craft, join in with their craft of the day or just come along for some company - everyone is welcome.
Today the group will be making low maintenance plants on the form of pebble cacti and pebble painting