About The City Brief Farnborough
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Farnborough
Farnborough combines a strong aviation heritage with active communities across its neighbourhoods. From the family-friendly streets of South Farnborough to the village atmosphere of Blackwater, something is always happening, whether it’s a weekly market in the town centre, seasonal events at Swinley Forest, or preparations for the Farnborough International Airshow, which attracts global interest. The City Brief helps Farnborough residents, workers, and visitors stay informed about local events. We cover the activities that matter to your neighbourhood and the wider town, whether you're looking for local markets, cultural events, or one-off happenings. Our weekly updates ensure you won't miss what's coming up, from Tuesday and Friday markets to craft fairs, family outings, and more. Farnborough Common, where Colonel Cody made Britain's first powered flight over a century ago, remains a key part of the town's identity. This spirit of innovation and community continues in parks, green spaces, and gathering places where locals connect. We know it’s easy to miss local events with work, family, and daily life in neighbourhoods like South Farnborough. Each week, we share the events and activities happening in Farnborough, in the town centre, residential areas, and at venues and spaces. Our goal is simple: to help you discover local events, plan your week, and stay connected to your community. Whether it's a one-time event or a regular activity, we keep you informed about Farnborough’s local calendar.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Farnborough – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
The City Brief is a global network of local newsletters. We succeed in sending the best of local information to local people. To learn more, visit our main website.
About the editor
The City Brief Farnborough is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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