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Forthcoming Town Events

Councillor Surgeries

Monthly 10am - midday

Market Square

Come and meet your Councillors.

A Councillor Surgery is held regularly on the Market Square.  Dates currently are:


Saturday 14th April 2025

Friday 16th May 2025

Saturday 14th June 2025

Friday 18th July 2025

No Surgery August

Saturday 13 September 2025

Friday 10 October 2025

Saturday 15 November 2025

No Surgery December and January

Councillor Surgeries

Community Fair

26 April 2025

Downham Market Town Hall

An opportunity for local community groups to showcase their activities and for those looking for a new hobby, interest, support or friendship.

Community Fair

80th Anniversary of VE Day

8th May 2025

Town Centre and St Edmund's Church

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, including lighting of the town beacon.

80th Anniversary of VE Day

Annual Town Council Meeting-Mayor Making Ceremony

13th May 2025

Downham Market Town Hall

The voting in of the Mayor for 2025-6 and the formal hand over from the serving Mayor.

Annual Town Council Meeting-Mayor Making Ceremony

Heritage Open Day in conjunction with Discover Downham

21st September 2025

Venues throughout the town

An exciting day celebrating the town's heritage.

An historic trail around the town, allowing access to buildings otherwise closed to visitors.

More details to follow.

Heritage Open Day in conjunction with Discover Downham

Halloween Fun Day

30th October 2025

Downham Market Town Hall

Free event - spooky games and activities for younger residents.

Halloween Fun Day

Remembrance Parade

9th November 2025

Town Centre and War Memorial

Remembrance Parade from the Town Hall to the War Memorial to honour members of the armed forces past and present.

Remembrance Parade

Pause and Remember

11th November 2025

Town Square

Gather on the Town Square to observe the two minutes silence at 11am.

Pause and Remember

Christmas Lights Switch On

30th November 2025

Town Centre

Celebrating the start of the 2025 festive season with stalls and Christmas activities.

Christmas Lights Switch On
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