Activities and events

There will be many events and activities taking place across the UK, Commonwealth and beyond to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Day. Use our interactive map to find what’s on near you.

Hosting your own event

From small gatherings with family and friends to larger community events, you can plan your own VE and VJ Day event in your community and at home.

These could include:

  • Visiting your local war memorial to pay tribute to those that served (perhaps using IWM’s War Memorials Register to learn about your local war memorial)
  • Organising an event for in your community to reflect the lives and sacrifices of those that served, paying tribute to the VE and VJ Day generation
  • Hosting a get together at home

National Lottery Community Funding

Grants from the National Lottery Community Fund Awards For All programme are available for organisations to bid for, to host events, activities and projects marking VE Day.

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These events and activities have been submitted by partners and third parties. They are not hosted or endorsed by DCMS and we cannot confirm if the information is accurate or up-to-date.

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