2018 Event Dates

St George’s Day

St George's Day

Saturday 21 April
Priory Gardens – FREE
11.00 am to 4.00 pm

The first of Dunstable Town Council’s Events Programme kicks off with the St George’s Day Celebration. On Saturday 21 April between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm come and join us in Priory House Gardens for a FREE family fun filled day.

There’s a lot to see and do this year. There will be the mighty climbing wall to face, alongside trying your hand at archery, making your very own swords and crowns before you go off around town to hunt for the dragons!

If that’s not enough look out for St George and his fiery fire breathing dragon, the comical Jester and you may even bump into a Princess on the way! This year we have also brought back Tony’s Reptile Show, the Falconry displays and the highlight would no doubt be the Fighting Knights to look out for.

The Great War

Saturday 12 May
Priory Gardens – Free
10.00 am to 4.00 pm

2018 marks the 100 year anniversary of the end of WWI. To honour this occasion Dunstable Town Council are hosting a special WWI Event. The event will be looking at life after the war and celebrate the feeling of hope within society at that time. Enjoy war time singers, have a go at poppy making and learn about life in the war. Also enjoy a special WWI themed Afternoon Tea available at Priory House.

Peace Party

Did you know Peace Parties were invented after WWI to give back to the children who suffered during the war? These Peace Parties then evolved into the street parties we know today. Dunstable Town Council wants to re-create a Peace Party for the children of Dunstable, who may be going through a difficult time, who have overcome adversity or have over achieved and need recognition. We are asking for people to nominate a child (8 years and over) to attend our Peace Party which will take place after the WWI event. For further information and to get a nomination form e-mail lisa.vincent@dunstable.gov.uk

Classic Motor Rally

Saturday 9 June
Priory Gardens – FREE
10 am to 4 pm

Priory House hosts the motor rally where people get the chance to look at vintage cars and bikes along with some charity stalls to view.

Dunstable Live

Saturday 16 June
Grove House Gardens – FREE
3.00 pm to 8.00 pm

We are excited to announce the theme for this year’s event is ‘The Late Greats’. A survey was conducted via our Facebook page and the top five acts chosen were:

3.00 pm David Bowie
4.00 pm Elvis
5.00 pm Michael Jackson
6.00 pm George Michael
7.00 pm Freddie Mercury

Enjoy 5 hours of live music where there will be an outside bar, catering and small children’s rides.

This event is sponsored by:

Sunday Band Concerts

From Sunday 24 June
Grove House Gardens – Free
2.15 pm to 4.15 pm

Our much loved programme of Sunday Band Concerts are back. Starting with Dunstable Town Band, come down to Grove House Gardens to enjoy the beautiful setting within the park and listen to the fantastic band.

24/6 Dunstable Town Band
1/7 Dunstable Salvation Army
8/7 Woburn Sands Band
15/7 Challney Concert Band
29/7 Watford Town Band
5/8 Welwyn Garden City
12/8 Milton Keynes Brass Band

There is also a fantastic fund rising opportunity for charities to apply for the seven week tea and coffee concession during these band concerts. If you are interested please contact Lisa Vincent on 01582 891406 or e-mail lisa.vincent@dunstable.gov.uk for an application form.

This event is sponsored by:

Priory Pictures

Saturday 23 June
Priory Gardens – FREE
4pm, 6 pm and 8 pm

New to 2017, enjoy two FREE outdoor screenings of your favourite films.

This event is sponsored by:

Party in the Park

Saturday 21 July
Grove House Gardens – FREE
12 noon – 8.00 pm

This much loved event is back, 8 hours of fantastic family fun, visit our Kidzone sponsored by Personalised Parties which this year includes:

NERF Wars Arena
Tots Soft Play Area
Ultimate Wipeout
Retro Dance Arcade Machines
Reptile Area
Inflatables… and much more!

Throughout the rest of the park enjoy charity and crafts stalls plus a fantastic funfair! Enjoy live music on stage and get ready for our main evening entertainment with a brilliant Spandau Ballet Tribute at 6.00 pm.

Then have a trip down memory lane with post punk band Altered Images! This Scottish band fronted by Clare Grogan is sure to “make you happy”. Did you know? ‘True’ by Spandau ballet was inspired by Clare Grogan and Gary Kemp’s friendship.

So get down to Grove House Gardens and enjoy a full day of fun, music and hopefully sunshine!