About Queen’s Jubilee Beacon lighting ceremony, Bicester
The Platinum Jubilee Beacons will be the first community event held over the celebratory four-day Jubilee Weekend from 02 to 05 June 2022.
Bicester Heritage will provide a historic backdrop for the momentous Queen’s Jubilee Beacon lighting ceremony in Bicester and will be open to welcome you to the Wriggly Monkey Brewery in the lead up to the beacon lighting.
Then at 9.45pm, the Beacon will be lit in tandem with all beacons across the country, starting the Platinum Jubilee celebrations over the weekend in Bicester and across the UK.
This will coincide with more than 1500 beacons being lit throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories, and one in each of the capital cities of Commonwealth countries in recognition of The Queen’s long and selfless service.
Once the Beacon is lit, feel free to retire back to the Wriggly Monkey Brewery before departing back home.
The event will be free to attend. However, you must be registered for free tickets to attend.
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The event will be free to attend. However, you must be registered for free tickets to attend.
A list of beacons being lit across Oxfordshire can be found on the Lighting of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons in Oxfordshire page.
Line-up of events to celebrate the Queens Jubilee in Bicester
Thursday 02 June
7.30pm – Music for a Royal Occasion at St Edburg’s Church
Join Alina Orchestra, led by Musical Director Hilary Davan Wetton to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in a concert featuring Handel’s Water Music and other ceremonial pieces.
9.00pm – Beacon Lighting at Bicester Heritage
Bicester Heritage will provide a historic backdrop for the momentous Queen’s Jubilee Beacon lighting ceremony in Bicester and will be open to welcome you to the Wriggly Monkey Brewery in the lead up to the beacon lighting.
Friday 03 June
9.00am to 4.00pm – Bicester Market
Saturday 04 June
3.00 to 9.00pm – Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Garth Park
Come along to Garth Park to enjoy Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Bicester on Saturday 04 June. Expect a fun-filled day with activities and stalls organised by Bicester Town Council.
Sunday 05 June
11.00am to 5.00pm – One Bicester’s Big Lunch in Sheep Street
6.00pm – Songs of Praise at St Edburg’s Church