Banff Castle VE & Community Showcase Day
Spend the day soaking up the sights and sounds of the 1940s as Banff Castle comes alive with a full programme of music, dance, and entertainment across three stages. With a wartime exhibition and activities for all ages, this is a celebration of Scotland’s wartime and community spirit.
Banff Castle will be alive with the Sound of Music from local schools, bringing some special favourites to life. We’ll Meet Again with The McAndrews Sisters and hop aboard the Chattanooga Choo Choo with the Banffshire Community Band.
Gotta Dance! High-energy performances from Banffshire’s very best dance groups will have you getting in the swing of things—how will you keep your feet still?
Dress the Part – Slip into your finest 1940s vintage and embrace the era. Discover how Scotland’s wartime communities made do and mended in tough times.
A Stroll Through History – Explore the Banffshire at War exhibition, admire period vehicles, and enjoy live performances from schools, bands, community groups, and special guest stars.
Why not make a weekend of it? Extend your journey through history by visiting wartime sites across Banffshire and discovering all the area has to offer.
Immerse yourself in the music, fashion, and resilience of the 1940s—this is one event you won’t want to miss!
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