Join Paint Abingdon Pink for a day that proves community spirit really can change lives

Paint Abingdon Pink returns this July 2026 with lots of family-friendly music, colour, creativity and community spirit, for Against Breast Cancer.

Abingdon is preparing to turn gloriously pink once again as one of the town’s most uplifting community events returns bigger, brighter and bolder.

Paint Abingdon Pink is back on Saturday 4 July 2026, transforming the Market Square into a sea of colour between 10am and 3pm, all in support of Against Breast Cancer.

Now in its 11th year, the much-loved fundraiser has become a highlight of the local calendar, bringing together residents, performers, businesses, volunteers and community groups for a joyful day with an important purpose.

What to expect

This year’s event promises a packed programme of entertainment, creativity and family fun. Town-centre shops and independent businesses will once again join in by decorating their windows in pink, creating a vibrant trail through the town, while Market Square will come alive with live music, dance, games, crafts and plenty of surprises.

Among the performers helping raise the roof are Abbey Brass, Rock Choir’s Abingdon singers, the uplifting voices of Harmony InSpires, the sparkle of Strawberry Fayre Majorettes, and live favourites The Undercovers.

Visitors can also enjoy face painting, a treasure hunt, a pink-themed “Hook a Ribbon” game, hand massages, tombolas, raffles, delicious homemade bakes and a sizzling barbecue.

Themed dog walks will be hosted by The Dog Spot encouraging four-legged friends to “get their pink on”.

Art lovers can contribute to a collaborative community canvas hosted by Beckrah Studios, while students from Abingdon & Witney College are helping shape the future of the event by designing a brand-new logo set to feature on future posters, banners, merchandise and social media.

A special exhibition at Abingdon County Hall Museum will celebrate the fundraiser’s 11-year journey, while organisers promise “lots, lots more” still to be announced.

Every penny raised supports life-changing breast cancer research, helping fund earlier diagnosis, better treatments and hope for future generations.

So dig out something pink, gather friends and family, and join Abingdon for a day that proves community spirit really can change lives.

To donate

To find out more or donate, visit against breastcancer.org.uk/charity-news/paint-abingdon-pink-this-july.

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