Watford Actually

13/06/2026

🤝 A great evening at Watford Business Connect on Tuesday!

It was fantastic to welcome local businesses to Watford Colosseum for an evening of networking, insights and discussion. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to conversations about the opportunities and future of business in Watford.

We were also delighted to welcome eight new organisations to the Watford Business Pledge: Debutots, Harlequin Watford, Veolia - UK, KIER Group, Photo Fabulous, Well-being for children, Olawill Ltd & The Keeper Healthcare.

Congratulations to all involved! 🎉

We look forward to continuing to work together to support a thriving local business community. 💼

12/06/2026

🌿 Celebrate Great Big Green Week at Cheslyn Gardens! 🌿

💚 Take a break from the everyday and reconnect with nature at Earth Fest, a free, joy-filled day of wellbeing, creativity and community.
📅 Sunday 14 June 2026
⏰ 10am – 7:30pm
📍 Cheslyn Gardens, Watford

✨ What to expect:
🧠 Head – inspiring bite-sized talks, games and creative workshops
💛 Heart – guided meditation, art activities, live music & nature walks
🌱 Lifestyle – yoga sessions, conscious living activities, dance & more
👧 Kids’ Corner – storytelling, games and creative fun for little ones

🌼 Pack a vegan picnic, bring your favourite people, and enjoy a relaxing day outdoors.

👉 Find out more: brahmakumaris.uk/watford

11/06/2026

🌈 Celebrate Pride Month in Watford! Join us in celebrating love, identity and community with a fantastic programme of events across Watford with something for everyone to enjoy. What’s on:

🎨 A Place Without Prejudice: Artworks Exhibition
📍 Charter Place, Harlequin Watford
📅 Throughout June | ⏰ 9am–6pm
Discover 13 original artworks by local artists exploring what it means to live, love and belong in a place without prejudice. Hosted by Proud Watford

🧺 Impactful Watford Pride Picnic
📍 Watford Heath
📅 Saturday 20 June | ⏰ 2pm–6pm
A free, family-friendly afternoon full of joy, entertainment and community spirit. Bring a picnic (or grab a blanket for a donation!)

🎤 Big Q***r Quiz!
📍 Players Lounge, Watford FC
📅 Thursday 25 June | ⏰ 7pm–11pm
Hosted by Michelle Davidson, expect laughs, learning and great prizes. £10 per person (includes snacks). BYOB!

🎉 HertsPride
📍 Cassiobury Park
📅 Saturday 22 August | ⏰ 12pm–10pm
A huge celebration of pride, diversity and inclusion with live entertainment, stalls and more.

👉 Find out more and book tickets here: www.watfordactually.com/lgbtpridewatford

10/06/2026

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🥉 Out of 11 shortlisted councils and many more submissions, the council recieved the Bronze Award in the Economic Development category at the for its submission ‘A connected town centre shaped for long-term success’.

Watford’s town centre has been transformed through a clear, town-wide strategy that treats it not as separate areas but as one continuous journey, shaped around economic resilience, greener travel, culture and community life.

This long-term ambition, co-created with residents and partners, has delivered one of the UK’s strongest-performing town centres, consistently achieving some of Hertfordshire’s highest footfall.

National recognition reflects this progress, with Watford ranked among the top places in the UK Vitality Index in both 2024/2025 and named one of England’s top 10 most sustainable places to run a business.

This balance has been supported by strong partnerships: Watford Town Centre, Harlequin Watford, cultural venues and many more. Together, they create a town centre designed for the long term, connected, confident, and unmistakably Watford.

10/06/2026

⚔️ The Sword in the Stone comes to Cassiobury Park this June!

🎭 Join Cambridge Touring Productions for a free outdoor performance of The Sword in the Stone on Sunday 28 June as part of WatFringe - Watford Fringe Festival.

✨ Packed with magic, music and audience participation, this family-friendly show also includes a pre-show drama workshop.

📍 Cassiobury Park Bandstand
📅 Sunday 28 June
🕒 Performance starts at 3pm

🧺 Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor theatre.

🎟️ Book your free tickets: https://bit.ly/3RKFvLv

🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4uG86zn

09/06/2026

⚽ Football has the power to bring people together but during major tournaments, reports of domestic abuse often increase. This June, HAB Law and partners are harnessing the reach of the World Cup to raise awareness and make sure everyone knows that support is available.

🤝 Join us at the campaign launch to connect with local organisations, learn more, and help spread this important message across our community.

📅 Thursday 11 June 2026
⏰ 11am
📍 Charter Place, Harlequin Watford (new location)

🤍 Delivered in partnership with Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline, Stevenage Football Club, and Watford FC CSE Trust.

💙 Together, we can help make match days safer for everyone

09/06/2026

🤩Looking to update your wardrobe without spending a penny? This is your sign!

💚 This Saturday, join us for a free Clothes Swap event, run in partnership with Veolia - UK, for and walk away with new-to-you outfits, fresh style inspiration and feel-good vibes!

✨ Why you’ll love it:
👚 Take home “new” clothes, for FREE
💎 Discover hidden gems you didn’t know you needed
♻️ Get your favourite items repaired (and learn how!)
🌍 Do something good for the planet
🙌 Meet friendly, like-minded people

🛠️ Watford Repair Cafe will be there to help fix items that need a bit of TLC. Friendly volunteers will repair clothing and small items while showing you how it’s done – so you can learn new skills, save money, and keep your favourites out of landfill.

👀 Think of it as a treasure hunt for your wardrobe, rails full of pre-loved pieces just waiting to be rediscovered.

⚠️ Tickets are free but spaces are limited, don’t miss out!

👉 Book now: https://bit.ly/49tSqar

♻️ Let’s swap, fix, and refresh together!

🚫 Please note, the following items will not be accepted as part of the Clothes Swap event: Accessories (including jewellery and bags), nightwear, swimwear, underwear garments, children’s items and shoes, items that have shrunk, are stained or need repairing (e.g. missing buttons, broken zips, loose sequins or beading, rips, tears, fabric pulls or holes, bobbly bits, disintegrating seams or hems, lint or fluff).

09/06/2026

🎶 Big Bandstand is back in Cassiobury Park! 🌳

📅 Join us every Sunday from June to September for live music and performances in the park, part of the WatFringe - Watford Fringe Festival programme of events!

🎵 14 June – BAJE Jazz Band (3–5pm)
🎵 21 June – Welwyn Garden City Band (3–5pm)
🎵 28 June – Theatre: Sword in the Stone (3–6pm)
🎵 5 July – Joe Farry (3–5pm)
🎵 12 July – Trinity Swing Band (3–5pm)
🎵 19 July – The SJ Jazz 5 (3–5pm)
🎵 26 July – Big Jiveswing Festival (12–6pm)
🎵 2 August – Lou’s Sextet Band (3–5pm)
🎵 9 August – Easy Street Band (3–5pm)
🎵 16 August – Just Friends Band (3–5pm)
🎵 6 September – Watford Brass Band (3–5pm)
🎵 13 September – Flamenco on the Bandstand (3–5pm)
🎵 20 September – Yiewsley & West Drayton Band (3–5pm)

🎷 Bring a picnic, relax, and enjoy free entertainment all summer long

👉 Find out more: www.watfordactually.com/annual-events-lineup/big-bandstand

07/06/2026

🎶 Summer Sundays just got even better! Join us at the Big Bandstand in Cassiobury Park for a fantastic line-up of FREE live music and performances every Sunday from June to September,all set in the beautiful surroundings near the Tea Pavilion.

🎵From jazz and swing to ukulele and traditional brass bands, there’s something for everyone to sit back, relax, and enjoy. Expect a jam-packed programme, including:

🎺 Big bands and jazz favourites
🎭 Theatre performances
💃 The lively Big Jiveswing Festival
✅ And much more!

⏰ Most performances run 3–5pm (with some extended shows) – perfect for a laid-back summer afternoon.

👉 Find out what’s on and plan your visit: www.watfordactually.com/upcoming-events

🍏 Bring a picnic, gather your friends and family, and make Sundays in Cassiobury Park your new summer tradition.

✨ The Big Bandstand programme is proudly part of the WatFringe - Watford Fringe Festival programme , returning for its 10th year.

05/06/2026

⚽ Come down and soak up the buzz as we cheer on the England men’s football team together.

🎉 Join us at the Summer Market Lates x World Cup for an evening packed with football fever and feel-good vibes:

🏆 Live match updates & World Cup atmosphere
🍔 Delicious street food & refreshing drinks
🎶 Live music from Tidal Basis bringing the party all evening

📅 Friday 3 July
⏰ 6pm–10pm
📍 Watford Market

🙌 Bring your friends, wear your colours, and get ready to celebrate (and hopefully cheer England to victory!)