Pickering 1940s Weekend
Upcoming VerifiedPickering 1940s Weekend transforms the North Yorkshire market town into a vibrant celebration of civilian life in wartime Britain. Rebranded from the former Pickering War Weekend, the event now shines a spotlight on the resilience, creativity and community spirit of the 1940s home front. While full 2026 details are still to be confirmed, the much-loved format is expected to return, with updates announced closer to the date.
Across the weekend, visitors can look forward to:
Live swing music filling the streets.
Street dancing and pop-up performances
Costumed characters in authentic period dress
Historic vehicles and themed town decorations
Independent shops, cafés and pubs joining in with bunting, vintage window displays and retro-inspired menus
Local traders offering vintage treasures and handmade crafts
The whole town gets involved, creating a fully immersive 1940s atmosphere.
Across the weekend, visitors can look forward to:
Live swing music filling the streets.
Street dancing and pop-up performances
Costumed characters in authentic period dress
Historic vehicles and themed town decorations
Independent shops, cafés and pubs joining in with bunting, vintage window displays and retro-inspired menus
Local traders offering vintage treasures and handmade crafts
The whole town gets involved, creating a fully immersive 1940s atmosphere.
Event Info
- Dates
- 9–11 October 2026
- Time
- 10:00am – 5:00pm daily
- Location
- Pickering, YO18 8AJ
- Region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Price
- Free
- Event Size
- Medium
- Parking
- Parking for the Pickering 1940s Weekend is available via an official Park and Ride operating from the Galtres Park and Retreat (Pickering Showground), alongside council-operated long and short-stay town car parks
Location
5-Day Forecast for This Location
Tue
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
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Sat
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Attending This Event
Coming soon — see which reenactment groups, living history societies, and performers (entertainers, singers, and more) are confirmed to attend, added directly by the groups themselves. Here's an example of what that will look like once the feature is live:
Example
Sample Reenactment Group
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