Calendar of British & UK Airshows 2020 onwards

The first Shuttleworth Collection airshow of the season will have VE Day as its theme. Flying displays of resident and visiting aircraft, vehicle parade and live music.

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Evening Airshows offer opportunities to see the aircraft up close with some late afternoon and early evening flying.

Open to vintage aircraft only. Limited number of aircraft. The intention is that aircraft will take off at regulated intervals in such a way that the first to take off will land as the last departs. Aircraft will follow each other, making a ring of vintage Moths around the island.

Lancaster & Mosquito taxi runs on Saturday and Monday. Concentration on military machines, including live tank firing but also some flypasts.

With a new name but the same venue, the Tees Valley Airshow returns after a few years away from the calendar. As well as flying displays there are due to be ground events including static aircraft, live music, military displays, a fairground, classic cars and a food village.

Returning for a fifth year, the Torbay Airshow becomes 'The English Riviera Airshow'. The show is based over the sea at Paignton and the ground events are centred on Paignton Green.

An 'event village' offers stalls, music, food and fair rides.

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The Flying Festival, which replaced the very popular 'Fly Navy' airshow last year, is retained in this new format without the naval theme. Vehicle parade and live music.

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Mainly a trade fair exhibiting all types from ultralights through to piston props and helicopters as well as aviation-related technology and accessories. Around 1,000 aircraft are expected. It will include fly-ins of private and exhibited aircraft and an aerobatic air display.

The only RAF-organised show, featuring plenty of RAF displays and other airshow favourites: classic and current British and foreign aircraft, lots of static aircraft, entertainment, air museum and trade stalls all on this operational RAF airbase.

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Previously, Wings & Wheels has not had an air display but for 2020, 90 minutes of flying is planned from about 1pm, featuring a mix of modern and vintage iconic aircraft. There will also be classic and exotic cars in this annual celebration of internal combustion.

The Evening Airshows are retained in 2020. Opportunities to see the aircraft up close with some late afternoon and early evening flying.

Now the only airshow in Northern Ireland. Air displays over Dundrum Bay; exhibitions, street entertainment, music and other ground-based activities.

Air-Britain’s 41st Annual Fly-In.

Scarborough Council has said that it cannot host this event in June and hopes to be able to stage it at a later date. Scarborough always holds a successful celebration of the Armed Forces and in 2020 was selected to host the National Armed Forces Day event.

Battle of Britain display featuring representative aircraft of the Battle of Britain era and family friendly attractions.

Stampe Formation Flying Team (four SV.4 Stampe biplanes)

Free event along the seafront and in the air above Weston Bay. Once a single-day event, it was extended to 2 days in 2014.

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Launched in 2019, this airshow in South Devon is part of a fun weekend lasting from 3rd - 5th July, although flying is only expected on 4th. We are expecting a three day weekend event starting with live music Friday 3rd July featuring local bands, an Airshow on Saturday 4th July and a ‘Family Funday’ on Sunday 5th July but full details have yet to be released.

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This show used to be held every two years but became an annual show from 2016. This is a free event along the South Wales coast, which attracts first class displays and over ¼ million visitors.

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One of the venue's bigger airshows. On the ground there will be live music, vehicle parade and re-enactors.

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Focus on cars and motorcycles and a few top air displays, which usually include the Red Arrows. Expect plenty of F1 teams to be represented and top F1 and other race drivers from all eras. Entry by advance ticket only - no tickets on the gate. The new date will probably be late summer or early autumn according to a message from the show.

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In the grounds of the Army Flying Museum and the Army Air Corps airfield at Middle Wallop. Classic aircraft and vehicles, Kids Zone, Military Area, Corporate Village and Catering Bar Area.

Now the Royal Navy's only airshow, the former 'Yeovilton Air Day' retains its new 'Royal Navy International Air Day' title for 2020. Plenty of contributions from the other UK and foreign services as well, on the ground and in the air. Five hours of fast jets, rotaries, warbirds and formations.

2020 is the 75th anniversary year of VE and VJ Days so displays may well have commemoration of the end of WW2 and international cooperation as themes.

On the ground there will be a huge range of educational attractions from interactive Service displays to engineering fairs; state-of-the-art defence technology exhibitions; trade stalls, arena displays, helicopter pleasure flights, simulators and fairground rides.

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One of the most popular warbird air shows and possibly THE heritage air show of the aviation calendar, drawing visitors from around the world. Historic piston engined aircraft in rare combinations in the air and an authentic 1940s atmosphere on the ground.
The finale is a 'balbo': a massed-formation featuring many of the aircraft that took part in the flying displays.

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A taste of the 1930’s with the Richard Shuttleworth Garden Party and Evening Airshow, including displays by Collection and LAA aircraft. Opportunities to see the aircraft up close with some late afternoon and early evening flying.

The airfield at war. As well as flying displays (weather permitting) expect re-enactors as soldiers, nurses and airmen; their uniforms, weaponry, equipment and training and authentic demonstrations showing the various skills soldiers needed to do their job.

Free seafront airshow starts at dusk on Friday and continues on Saturday and Sunday, with flying each day and arena events.

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Airshow from the National Museum of Flight

Previously a one-day show, it has been held over 2 days since 2013. For 2020, and with the consent of the CAA, the show's flying displays can increase from 14 to 20 per day.

An exciting mix of warbirds and civilian aircraft; classic and military vehicles; tank rides; re-enactors; bands; food village; funfair; helicopter rides and flying experiences.

There will also be VE75 events transferred from the May VE Day, which was merged with this show because of the Coronavirus outbreak.

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The Family Airshow, which replaced the ‘Edwardian Pageant’ in the August slot, is retained. Expect a large number of resident and visiting aircraft on the ground and in the air, music and a vehicle parade; free rides on a vintage bus and the opportunity to look around the Regency Swiss Garden and Shuttleworth House.

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The balloon fiesta, as its name suggests, is principally a gathering for balloon enthusiasts with ground attractions including music and a fair but there are usually also air displays. Balloon launches and nightglows some days.

This is a free 4-day festival about 20 minutes walk from Bristol city centre. Shuttle bus or parking (charged) is available.

On 21st March the show said "With the event still five months away and this unprecedented situation changing daily, we do not yet know what it will mean for the 2020 Fiesta. Therefore, we are currently not cancelling the event and instead exploring the various options available to us."

Free seaside airshow with afternoon displays of classic and modern aircraft over two days, centred just to the left of the Northern Victorian pier.

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Classic aircraft and historic military vehicles at the former WWll airfield then known as 'Lashenden Airfield'.

Free 4-day airshow along the very attractive seafront with ground displays, extensive military exhibition and plenty of flying all four days including strong military involvement. Also live music on the beach stage, children’s entertainment areas, helicopter pleasure flights and fireworks.

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The 23rd incarnation of the extremely popular Flying Proms. Exquisite Flying by resident and visiting aircraft in display sequences to live classical music.

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A family day out and airport open day with fly-in. There will be no air displays but there will be aircraft movements all day and a celebration of heritage transport. Gates open at 10.00am. £5 Per Person: under 8's free

The Regatta is held over three days. There are generally air displays on one or two of the days.

A week of carnival events, in the week which includes the third Wednesday in August. There are usually one or two air displays, typically including the Red Arrows

Aircraft, local flights, trial lessons, vintage and interesting cars, motorbikes & tractors. Food, traders. Family fun day for only £5 entry - under 12s free.

The Festival of Flight gives way to a special 80th anniversary commemoration of The Battle of Britain and The Hardest Day.

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The 13th Bournemouth airshow, one of the biggest free shows in Europe. Expect military and civilian favourites in the air and naval involvement; parachutes with flares and planes with fireworks after dark along with lots of music and other entertainment on the ground for the whole family in this award-winning festival.

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Free seaside air show and ground attractions. Not as big as some other seaside shows, but a good mix of military and classic aircraft; exhibition & trade stands, food court and on-site entertainment.

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Mainly a rowing and sailing regatta as part of the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Week 22nd - 29th August but there are also usually some air displays and related events in and around the town.

The air display used to be part of the Sidmouth Regatta but the event on 28th August is now specifically the Sidmouth Air Display. Regatta events are being held on August 29th and 30th.

The twenty-first celebration of this event. Vintage & classic aircraft (subject to weather) and classic cars.

Over three hours of vintage and aerobatic flying; vintage, veteran and classic vehicles and large scale model aircraft, in aid of Children in Need and local charities.

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Photoshoot in the late afternoon and at dusk prior to the Abingdon Air and Country Show. The shoot was originally scheduled for May 16 but was postponed because of the coronavirus.

After 20 shows with a growing schedule of all kinds of aircraft, in 2020 this relaxed and friendly show shifts away from the Bank Holiday and becomes a 'helimeet' with civilian and military helicopters from most eras, alongside the traditional huge fly-in of all aircraft types. There will be flying, mostly of helicopters but also possibly a few fixed wing aircraft and some flypasts. See the press release here. The show was originally scheduled for May 17 but was postponed because of the coronavirus.

Also expect live music, local crafts, vintage and classic vehicles.

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Over 1000 aircraft are expected at the Light Aircraft Association International Rally. Trade stands and all kinds of aircraft.

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The show has been cancelled following the withdrawal of £240,000 funding by the local authority. Was the biggest airshow in Ireland. Free air and sea displays, ground shows and exhibitions in two areas: East Strand and Lansdowne. The display line moved to the east side of the peninsular in 2014, bringing it closer to the crowd line and with the Giant's Causeway and Dunluce Castle photogenically in the background.

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Not an airshow as such, but aircraft will fly in to the grass airfield at Mercedes-Benz World. On the ground there will be a chance to see and hear some of the early aircraft and aero-engine runs, subject to weather. The Museum’s aircraft and cockpits will be open for visitors to explore and there will be aviation-themed family activities throughout the day, including Pedal Planes for under 5s and an aviation-themed workshop.

The Heritage Show became the Vintage Airshow for 2019 and that name is retained in 2020. The theme remains vintage aircraft, vintage motors, vintage agriculture and vintage bikes, from the Collection and from visitors with a focus this year on an array of aircraft and our working Clayton & Shuttleworth exhibits..

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Wartime and modern military and civil aircraft. Expect an impressive line-up including a great deal of foreign participation not commonly seen on the mainland. Flying is over the coast in St Aubins Bay, adjacent to the island's capital, St. Helier.

Slightly smaller than the Jersey show on the same day, this show is centred to the east of St Peter Port harbour. This year the event will mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Step back in time to the halcyon days of motor racing at Goodwood. Revival is not just a celebration but a recreation of the 'Goodwood Years'. Come in period dress and be part of the festival with period car and motorcycle racing, flying and static air displays of pre-1966 craft. Entry by advance ticket only - no tickets on the gate.

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The show has announced that this will be the last Victory Show. It is a tribute to WW2. The ground show is on for three days, but there are usually no airshow or battle re-enactments on Friday. Over weekend expect static and flying WWll and modern aircraft, 1940's vehicles, 1940's working and static farm machinery, huge army encampment, 50 re-enactment groups, 200+ vehicles including heavy armour & tanks, tank and steam train rides, trader’s area.

The Southport Airshow keeps to a September date for 2020 after trying out a July date in 2018. Friday dusk and weekend seafront air show, but not free. Unusual in that the flight path is over the broad sands of the beach, whereas most seafront shows are over the sea.

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Duxford's September Air Show will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. This is one of the biggest and most popular shows in the airshow calendar and often sells out. As well as flying, there will be living history re-enactments, sounds of the era and access to the museum.

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Classic cars, bikes and planes, vintage lifestyle and family entertainment including live music. Vintage and classic traders. Many visitors wear classic dress.

All things Spitfire including flypast, veterans, traders and talks.

Devoted to pre'45 Warbirds and celebrates the pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain and the aircraft they flew.

The last airshow at Old Warden, Shuttleworth Race Day will blend the best of Shuttleworth's vehicles with the usual superlative flying including a mock air race.

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The Festival is held over 2 days, 10 - 11 October. On 10th there will be a selection of military displays on the ground and in the skies.

On the Friday evening expect 'Nightfire', a combination of a night time aerobatic air display with lighting and pyrotechnics and a ground-based hot air balloon glow.

Over the weekend expect vintage aircraft, aerobatics and other air displays.

Although the event is being held at Ragley Hall, it is not organised by them, so please do not direct enquiries to the Hall.

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Mainly a trade fair exhibiting all types from ultralights through to piston props and helicopters as well as aviation-related technology and accessories. Around 1,000 aircraft are expected. It will include fly-ins of private and exhibited aircraft and an aerobatic air display.

Air-Britain’s 41st Annual Fly-In.

The biggest military airshow in the world. Modern military and classic aircraft featuring static and flying exhibits from all over the world, including several national display teams, in around eight hours of spectacular flying each day.

The biggest aircraft trade show in the UK is held once every two years. The first few days are trade days but Friday has special features for younger people and is open to the public. There used to be a family airshow on the Saturday and Sunday, but this element of the show has been cancelled from 2020.

The Regatta is held over three days. There are generally air displays on one or two of the days.

Free 4-day airshow along the very attractive seafront with ground displays, extensive military exhibition and plenty of flying all four days including strong military involvement. Also live music on the beach stage, children’s entertainment areas, helicopter pleasure flights and fireworks.

Free seaside air show and ground attractions. Not as big as some other seaside shows, but a good mix of military and classic aircraft; exhibition & trade stands, food court and on-site entertainment.

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