Calendar of British & UK Airshows 2022 onwards

Each of Duxford's Flying Days is themed and will allow visitors the chance to explore the museum and pop up displays and experiences, before enjoying some flying.

The first Flying Day of the new season is listed as a 'pre-season event' to meet, network, learn and connect with experts from across the UK's General Aviation community.

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The first Shuttleworth Collection airshow of the season. Flying displays of resident and visiting aircraft, vehicle parade and live music.

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The annual Aero-Auto Jumble, Classic Car Rally, & Vintage Fly-in usually attracts over 50 vintage aircraft as well as 800 classic car exhibitors and 100 traders.

Each of Duxford's Flying Days is themed and will allow visitors the chance to explore the museum and pop up displays and experiences, before enjoying some flying.

The theme this time celebrates VE Day with an extra special Flying Day.

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Evening Airshows offer opportunities to see the aircraft up close with some late afternoon and early evening flying. Salute the bravery of the local SOE agents who flew from local Tempsford in aircraft such as the Shuttleworth Lysander.

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Now in its 6th year. Vintage aircraft, classic cars, motorbikes, traders, exhibitors, activities and the museums.

On the Thursday 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 whole 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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A commemoration of wartime England, with a little flying.

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.

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Expect a large number of resident and visiting aircraft on the ground and in the air including barnstormers, wingwalking and all sorts of circus activities to celebrate the Jubilee. More details will be here when announced.

Each of Duxford's Flying Days is themed and will allow visitors the chance to explore the museum and pop up displays and experiences, before enjoying some flying.

This show honours Duxford's place in history with a flying display and ground entertainment. Free entry for members.

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Small static display, fun & games for all ages, music, BBQ on the patio. Free landing for Fly-In participants.

The show is due to return after an absence of 5 years.

As well as flying displays the organisers, Skylive Air, are promising an arena, military displays and a fairground.

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A Military Wings & Wheels Day to celebrate the 104th anniversary of the formation of the RAF on 1st April 1918, with military vehicles and reenactors. No landing fees for military marked aircraft for this event.

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.

The 2022 show will celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, telling a 70-year story of aviation and royalty and showcasing landmark achievements in aviation and engineering. Themed displays will help to tell the story of countless accomplishments of HM Queen Elizabeth II, the first British Monarch to celebrate 70 years of service.

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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.

Mostly models but some visiting full-size aircraft. Camping available.

This has always been one of the venue's bigger airshows. Normally held in the daytime, it moves to the evening for 2022 and retains its 2021 drive-in format.

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The airfield will be open between 10:00 and 16:00. There will be usual airfield activities including flying training (fixed wing and helicopter), micro lighting, parachuting, tank rides (FV432), model flying and some WWII aircraft. There will also be a chance to meet cadets, service personnel and Veterans.

As well as flying, there will be living history re-enactors, sounds of the era and free access to the museums. The ticket price includes access to the museums and exhibitions and the Flightline Experience.

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

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Scarborough was due to host the 2021 national event but unfortunately, like many other major events, it had to be postponed until 2022 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Scarborough will now host the prestigious Armed Forces Day National Event from 24 to 26th June 2022.

The national event usually attracts around 200,000 visitors of all ages during the course of the weekend. It boasts an action packed event programme, including spectacular air and ground displays and an extensive military parade.

Major Armed Forces event celebrating each of the armed forces, this year marking the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands. Air Displays usually expected.

Celebrating the armed forces.

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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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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Launched in 2019, cancelled in 2020 & 2021 and to be resurrected for 2022, this airshow in South Devon is likely to be part of a fun weekend, although flying may only be on 2nd.

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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, Live Music, Beer Tent, Wine Bar, a Pimm’s Corner and Food Court.

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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Details of the 9th annual Capel Military Show have yet to be released, but typically there would be over 400 vehicles; British, German, Russian and American re-enactment groups; parades of light vehicles, tracked vehicles and armour; battle re-enactments; car crushing; naval gun firing and a tug of war between 2 tanks. Aircraft participation is usually helicopters, static and flying-in or flying-past.

The Flying Festival gives way to the returning and very popular 'Fly Navy' airshow.

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There are seven Fly-ins at Popham during the year. Most are principally of interest to members but this one and the Vintage fly-in in May have wider appeal.

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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Southport is unusual for a seafront airshow in that it is not free and that the flight path is over the broad sands of the beach, whereas most seafront shows are over the sea.

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Over 300 visiting aircraft and helicopters; live music all afternoon featuring 3 bands until late; trade stalls, beer tent & refreshments and free overnight camping.

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

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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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Cornwall Flying Club is hosting a Fly-In for the VAC (Vintage Aircraft Club) and offering a chance to meet representatives from the LAA. All are welcome.

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

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Each of Duxford's Flying Days is themed and will allow visitors the chance to explore the museum and pop up displays and experiences, before enjoying some flying.
Free entry for members. Parking free.

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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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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 remains 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.

A week of family activities on land and sea that usually includes some air displays.

Each of Duxford's Flying Days is themed and will allow visitors the chance to explore the museum and pop up displays and experiences, before enjoying some flying.

This show will celebrate the history of Station 357 and The American Air Museum in Britain.

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Largest show at the Centre, with three hours of flying. Lancaster cockpit viewing, aircraft fly-ins and photo opportunities with the Heritage Centre-based Lancaster 'Just Jane'. During the day: re-enactors, Lancaster and Mosquito taxi runs, trade stalls, vintage cars, military vehicles. Tickets numbers limited to 5,000. All to raise funds for the restoration of Lancaster NX611.

The Family Airshow replaced the ‘Edwardian Pageant’ in the August slot. 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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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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Vintage and modern aircraft and military vehicles. A family event which includes static military vehicles, living history re-enactment groups, arena events, military stalls, children's entertainment and food stalls. In the past there have been air displays and Aero Legends' Spitfire and Tiger Moth may be operating. Some visiting aircraft may be on static display. These details will be clarified when announcements are made.

The former 'Military and Flying Machines Show' took a rest in 2018 but returned in a new location in 2019 as the 'Echoes of History Show'. After cancellation in 2020 due to Covid-19, the show intended to be back in 2021 but has again been postponed until 2022.

Primarily a Living History show, with reenactors and classic and military vehicles. There has been flying in the past.

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

A varied show celebrating the rich heritage of Essex. Includes air displays.

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 extremely popular Flying Proms returns after a brief absence. Exquisite Flying from 7p.m. by resident and visiting aircraft in display sequences to live classical music and culminating in a firework display.

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Freefall parachute and spitfire displays, accompanied by well-known British war themes, followed by a proms concert and firework display.

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

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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The air display used to be part of the Sidmouth Regatta but this event is specifically the Sidmouth Air Display. Regatta events are being held over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Building on the huge success of the 'After Hours' Flying Evening in 2021.

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Vintage and classic aircraft fly in to this wartime Fleet Air Arm training airfield. The airpark will be open for visitors to walk round but no air displays.

Freefall parachute and spitfire displays, accompanied by well-known British war themes, followed by a proms concert and firework display.

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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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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All the fun of the country fair with arena events, hot air balloons, country crafts, dog show, celebrity cooking and, usually, one or two aircraft but probably only on one of the days.

The Heritage Show became the Vintage Airshow in 2019. The theme remained vintage aircraft, vintage motors, vintage agriculture and vintage bikes, from the Collection and from visitors. The show was to have been extended in 2021 to become a weekend of steam and vintage air displays but with flying on only one day, although the weather put paid to that. The Vintage air and steam show is back for 2022.

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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.

There is usually a photoshoot during the evening before the Abingdon Air and Country Show but this has not been confirmed for 2022 yet. A relatively small number of people will be able to attend the showground to photograph a selection of the aircraft that will be at the show the following day.

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The Abingdon Air and Country Show retains the September slot introduced in 2021. Although there may be an above-average number of helicopters, the show is likely to retain its mixture of all types.

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

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Cornwall Strut Fly-In, covering the west in conjunction with the Devon Strut. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Being held a week earlier in 2022 than usual, possibly to avoid a clash with Goodwood Revival, Duxford's September Air Show will again commemorate 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 and sounds of the era. The ticket price includes access to the museums and exhibitions and the Flightline Experience.

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Successor to Airwaves, Portrush, this new airshow celebrates the Queen's Jubilee. The flighpath will enable viewing from the A2 Coast Road, between Portrush and Portstewart.

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 available from 8th November 2021.

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

The last airshow of the season 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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Last year it was listed as a Flying Day, although the programme was a full as many an airshow. For 2022 it becomes the fourth fully-fledged airshow.

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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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