The Army takes part in and hosts many public events throughout the year, from musical spectaculars to displays of some of the most up to date equipment in use today by armed forces around the world.
2021
The Changing of the Guard is a popular London tourist attraction.
8 - 9 May 2021
Exercise WYVERN TOR is a large scale military deployment which facilitates the biggest outward bound challenge for young people anywhere in the UK.
8 - 10 June 2021
Beating Retreat has its origins in the early years of organised warfare when the beating of drums and the parading of Post Guards heralded the closing of camp gates and the lowering of flags at the end of the day.
12 June 2021
The official birthday of the Sovereign is marked each year by a military parade and march-past, known as Trooping the Colour taking place on Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall.
26 June 2021
Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.
6 - 28 August 2021
Pipers, drummers and musicians from across the Army in Scotland, and beyond, take part in one of the biggest military shows in the UK.
October 2021
Exercise CAMBRIAN PATROL is the premier patrolling event of the British Army which is held in Wales and hosted by 160 (Welsh) Brigade.
14 November 2021
Remembrance Sunday is the Sunday nearest to 11th November - Remembrance Day, which is the anniversary of the end of hostilities in the First World War, in 1918 at 1100hrs.
2020
State visits are formal visits to the UK by Heads of State from overseas, with the aim of strengthening Britain's relationships with other countries.
19 December 2019
Each year the Sovereign drives in State to Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament and is accompanied by various elements of Household Division.
