Apply to perform on our bandstand

Bandstand concerts take place on Sunday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm between May and September each year.

Bookings are:

made on a strictly first come first served basis
limited to one concert date per band
applications open in January and concert dates are confirmed in February each year
applications are closed for 2025, please join the mailing list for 2026

How to apply

Applications are currently closed.

If you would like to be added to our Bandstand Concert mailing list, email events@guildford.gov.uk.

A full programme of this year's events can be found on Visit Surrey. (opens new window)

What happens next?

Once we've received your Bandstand Concert application, we'll confirm if you have been successful or not. We receive a lot of applications and we cannot offer every band a slot.

If your application is successful

If you've been offered a slot, we'll:

write to you and confirm the concert date and time
provide you with an information pack
let you know about any additional requirements
confirm the concert payment fee (currently set at £250)
send you a separate purchase order request
after your concert we will pay you once we have received your invoice

If your application is unsuccessful

If you've not been offered a slot, we'll write to you to let you know this.

Mailing list

If you'd like to be added to our Bandstand Concert mailing list, email events@guildford.gov.uk

Further information and guidance

For more advice on organising a safe and successful event, read our event guidance notes (PDF, 509 KB) or visit the HSE website. (opens new window)