Get ready for the most spectacular vintage festival of the year. Experience the vibrant 1940s with classic cars, live music, time-travelling performances, and engaging family activities for all ages!

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The Salute to the ‘40s festival will return to the Historic Dockyard for one final time this September in a powerful celebration to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

For nearly two decades, this popular festival has brought the sights, sounds and spirit of the 1940s to life. In 2025 it will bow out in true style and will be bigger and bolder than ever before. The finale will give you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to honour the wartime generation, celebrating the resilience, camaraderie and spirit that defined the era.

This iconic weekend is brimming with nostalgia, laughter, and a whole lot of fun for the entire family. Experience dazzling entertainment that will transport you back to the vibrant 1940s, and marvel at classic cars and military vehicles that showcase the era’s remarkable history. Headlining the weekend will be The D-Day Darlings, performing songs from their new album, and the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra.

Be captivated by time-travelling performances, and explore the bustling vintage market filled with unique treasures. Families can look forward to a variety of activities designed for all ages, including thrilling circus acts and the mesmerising Bubble Wizard. Don’t miss the immersive Air Raid Shelter experience that offers a glimpse into wartime life.

Meet passionate reenactors and engage with fascinating wartime displays that bring history to life. To top it all off, indulge in delicious food and drink options that reflect the flavours of the time or treat yourself to a VIP Afternoon Tea in the Officer’s Tent.

Tickets for the final Salute to the ‘40s are expected to sell out fast. Don’t miss your chance to keep the home fires burning and boogie woogie at The Historic Dockyard Chatham one more time.

Step back in time to the 1940s with a visit to a vintage festival
Enjoy a variety of entertainment designed for all ages, including live music
Explore a bustling vintage market filled with unique treasures
Marvel at classic cars and military vehicles that showcase the era’s history
Indulge in delicious food and drink options that reflect the flavors of the time

Includes:
Live music across two stages
Access to vintage market
Family activities, including traditional games, circus acts, bubble wizard and storytelling sessions
Wartime displays and reenactors
Military vehicles and displays
Transportation to the venue
Food and Drink
Air Raid Experience
Jeep Tours
Call The Midwife Tours
Greta Sailing Barge Tours

 

 

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