Airshows, airshow dates and airshow participation may be liable to change because of the Coronavirus.
Any changes and Covid-19 messages are mentioned in this table in this colour.
A calendar showing the dates and details of British military and civilian airshows throughout the UK, including seaside and airfield air shows.
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| June 2 - 4 | Midlands Air Festival Ragley Hall Estate Alcester Warwickshire. B49 5NJ | 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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| June 4 - 5 | English Riviera Airshow Paignton Torbay Devon TQ4 6AG | In 2020 the Torbay Airshow became 'The English Riviera Airshow' and was to return in 2021 for a fifth year after 2020's cancellation. However, uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 forced a second cancellation. The rebranded show now hopes to launch in 2022. | ||||
| June 16 - 18 |
Aero Expo Cotswold Airport Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 6BA (Moved. Was Wycombe) +44 (0) 1285 771177 |
Aviation event at the former RAF Kemble. Mainly a trade fair exhibiting all types from ultralights through to piston props and helicopters as well as aviation-related technology and accessories. |
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| June 17 - 19 | Weston Park Airshow International Weston Park, Weston-Under-Lizard, Shropshire TF11 8LE |
Mostly models but some visiting full-size aircraft. Camping available. | ||||
| June 23 - 26 |
Festival of Speed Goodwood, West Sussex PO18 0PH 01243 755055 |
Focus on cars and motorcycles and a few air displays, which usually includes the Red Arrows. Expect 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. Tickets available from 8th November 2021.
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| June 24 - 26 |
Battle of Britain Airshow Headcorn Airfield Nr Maidstone, Kent TN27 9HX |
Battle of Britain display featuring representative aircraft of the Battle of Britain era and family friendly attractions.
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| June 24 - 26 |
National Armed Forces Day North and South Bay Beach, Foreshore Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 2ES |
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Scarborough will now host the prestigious Armed Forces Day National Event in 2022. Scarborough always holds a successful celebration of the Armed Forces and in 2022 will host the National Armed Forces Day event. Expect a formal parade and airshow. |
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| June 25 - 26 (based on newspaper report) |
Weston Air Festival & Armed Forces Weekend Weston Bay Weston-super-Mare Somerset BS23 1BE |
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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| July 2 |
Battle Proms Blenheim Palace Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1UL |
Long-running series of 'picnic proms' with a 2 hour orchestral programme and other features in a stately home setting, including a parachute jump (TBC) and Spitfire display.
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| July 2 - 3 | Wales Air Show Swansea Bay, Glamorgan SA1 9SA 01792 637300 |
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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| July 9 |
Battle Proms Burghley House Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JY |
Long-running series of 'picnic proms' with a 2 hour orchestral programme and other features in a stately home setting, including a parachute jump (TBC) and Spitfire display.
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| July 15 - 17 |
Royal International Air Tattoo RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4EG 0800 1071940 |
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.
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| July 16 |
Battle Proms Hatfield House Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ |
Long-running series of 'picnic proms' with a 2 hour orchestral programme and other features in a stately home setting, including a parachute jump and Spitfire display.
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| July 18 - 22 |
Farnborough International Air Show Farnborough Aerodrome, Hampshire GU14 6AZ |
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 was cancelled in 2020. |
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| July 30 | Battle Proms Highclere Castle Newbury RG20 9RN |
Long-running series of 'picnic proms' with a 2 hour orchestral programme and other features in a stately home setting, including a parachute jump and Spitfire display.
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| July 30 - 31 | Old Buckenham Air Show Old Buckenham, Norfolk NR17 1PU 01953 860806 |
Previously a one-day show, it has been held over 2 days since 2013. For 2021 it had been stretched to three days but reverted to two and reamins a two-day show for 2022. 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. Tickets should be on sale from December 2021. |
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| August 13 - 14 |
Blackpool Airshow Tower Festival Headland, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 4BJ 01253 478222 |
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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| August 13 - 15 |
Whitby Regatta Whitby North Yorkshire | The Regatta is held over three days. There are generally air displays on one or two of the days. |
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| August 13 - 19 |
Cromer Carnival Cromer Norfolk NR27 9HP |
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 |
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| August 18 - 21 |
Airbourne - Eastbourne International Airshow Eastbourne, BN21 3YT 01323 411400 |
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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| September 1 - 4 |
Bournemouth Air Festival Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3AF |
The 14th 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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| September 8 | Jersey International Air Display St Aubins Bay, Jersey, Channel Is 01534-873956 |
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. |
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| September 10 | Air and Country Show Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire OX13 6JG 01235 529142 | The Abingdon Air and Country Show retains the September slot introduced in 2021. Although there may be an emphasis on helcopters, the show has tended to retain its mixture of all types.. Also expect live music, local crafts, vintage and classic vehicles. |
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| September 16 - 18 |
Goodwood Revival Goodwood West Sussex PO18 0PH 01243 755055 |
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. Tickets avaiable from 8th November 2021. |
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| July 14-16 2023 July 19-21 2024 July 18-20 2025 |
Royal International Air Tattoo RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire GL7 4EG 0800 1071940 |
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.
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Important. We do our best to make sure that information is accurate but there may be errors and details may not be complete. If in doubt, please check with the organisers. Links are provided where known. | ||||||