Royal Marines Memorial Concert
Sunday 28th June 2026 - 3pm
The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines will return to Deal Memorial Bandstand on Sunday 28 June 2026 for the annual Royal Marines Memorial Concert and Rededication, with the concert beginning at 3.00pm.
Following last year’s cancellation due to severe weather, we are looking forward to welcoming audiences back for this special community event. To help more visitors enjoy the performance, LCD screens will be positioned on Walmer Green to provide an improved view of the concert on the bandstand.
We are grateful to our sponsors and supporters whose funding has helped make this possible.
Organising this annual concert is a major undertaking for the Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust, and we are extremely grateful for the generosity of everyone who helps support it through donations, purchases and other contributions.
If you would like the best possible view on the day, we recommend arriving early.
Visitor information is provided here to help you plan your day.
Plan your visit
We hope the information above helps you plan your visit, and we look forward to welcoming you to Deal Memorial Bandstand on Sunday 28 June.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Road closure
Please note that The Strand, from the junction with Canada Road to North Barrack Road, will be closed to through traffic from 12 noon until approximately 6.00pm, subject to confirmation. During this time, the diversion route will be via Canada Road, Gladstone Road and North Barrack Road, with appropriate signage in place.
Car parking
Limited parking for Blue Badge holders will be available south of the Lifeboat Station and Sea Café on The Strand, on a first come, first served basis.
No other event parking will be provided. There is no parking for buses or coaches. The nearest coach parking is near Deal Castle and next to Deal Pier.
Seating
A limited number of seats will be available behind the VIP and family area directly in front of the bandstand. Around 100 seats will be offered on a non-reserved, first come, first served basis. A minimum donation of £5 per seat is requested and can be paid on the day to one of the Bandstand stewards.
No additional seating will be provided by the Trust, so visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs if needed.
Donate by text message
To donate by text, text BANDSTAND to 70085 to give £5. This costs £5 plus your standard network message rate. You can also donate any whole amount up to £20 by texting BANDSTAND20 to 70085.
Programmes, raffle and flags
Before and during the concert, visitors can support the Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust by making a donation, buying a concert programme, purchasing raffle tickets for the interval draw, or buying Union flags for the grand finale in the second half. Payments can be made by cash or card.
Toilet facilities
Additional portable toilets will be available on both sides of Walmer Green. Public council-run toilets are also located next to the paddling pool, north of the bandstand.
First aid
First aid will be available throughout the event in a clearly marked location on Walmer Green.
Gazebos
For health and safety reasons, gazebos must not be put up on Walmer Green.
Refreshments
Refreshments will be available to purchase on Walmer Green, with long-standing partner Riverside Catering providing hot food, cold drinks and ice creams. A number of local traders along The Strand will also be open during the concert.
Pre-concert entertainment and flypast
The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines will arrive in the late morning to complete preparations for the concert and carry out a soundcheck.
Pre-concert entertainment is expected to begin at around 2.00pm.
This will include the return of popular singer Rebecca Robinson.
A Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast is also planned, with timing to be confirmed on the day and subject to weather conditions.
Lastly, with thanks to Ad Vision TV you can watch the 2022 Royal Marines Memorial concert which is available on youtube by clicking the button below.
