Melksham to Light Up for Women’s Safety as Free the Night Comes to Town
FearFree in partnership with Melksham Town Council and Still Sisters is excited to announce that Free the Night is coming to Melksham on Friday 6th March.
Free the Night is an electrifying glow‑in‑the‑dark march through Melksham Town centre, bursting with live music, entertainment, and a party atmosphere that lights up the whole route. The march which demands a safer world for women is timed to take place ahead of International Women’s Day.
Debbie Beadle, FearFree CEO said
“From changing running routes to pretending to be on a phone call, women find themselves constantly adapting their behaviour just to feel safe in public spaces. This must change.
Free the Night is a chance to take to the streets, express yourself, and stand together to call for an equal world for women.
So, grab your glowsticks, your glitter, your friends and your family and join us as we Free the Night!”
Saffi Rabey, Mayor of Melksham, said
“Free the Night is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together and light up the town centre in support of safer streets for women in Melksham and beyond. As FearFree is one of my chosen charities, I am especially proud that Melksham Town Council is partnering with them to support such a powerful cause. I am really looking forward to marching alongside fellow supporters on the night and expressing our dedication to creating an equal world for women.”
Timings
The event starts at 6pm, in Melksham Market Place.
The march will set off from Melksham Town Hall at approximately 6:30pm after a group warm-up and speeches.
The Route
The route is expected to take 40 minutes from Melksham Town Hall and marches through the town centre ending at Evie’s Kitchen, in King George V Park. Live performances from local community groups and volunteers are set to take place along the route, creating an atmosphere of solidarity and excitement through live music and dance. Fear Free will be releasing an official line up closer to the event.
The route has been designed to be accessible and is suitable for wheelchairs and prams.
People who would prefer to walk a shorter route, are welcome to join the march at one of the designated joining points or meet at the finishing point in King George V Park for live entertainment and refreshments.
Price
Free the Night is completely free to attend but participants must sign up using this link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/wiltshire/melksham-town-hall/free-the-night/2026-03-06/18:00/t-yzaovkv or by registering at Melksham Town Hall, which is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm.
On the night glitter tattoos and facepainting will be available for a small charge.
Banner Making
Ahead of the march, Doubles Coffee, Pizza and Records will be holding a banner making workshop. Showcase impactful messages that raise awareness about making our streets safer for women, by marching proudly with hand-made banners along the route. The workshop will be taking place on Saturday 28th February. More details can be found on the Fear Free and Melksham Town Council websites.