Calendar of British & UK Airshows 2026 onwards

Aircraft flying in from all over the UK to raise money for the Cornwall Air ambulance.

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. The flying-line up will commemorate the role of aviation and RAF Duxford in the fight for peace across Europe.

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The first Shuttleworth Collection airshow of the season. Flying displays of resident and visiting aircraft between about 14.00 and 17.30. Also expect vehicle parade and live music.

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All are welcome, but especially a celebration of ladies in aviation. Also vintage and classic vehicles. Check Bodmin Airfield web site for more details.

Mostly military vehicles and trade stands but possibly some flying and taxy runs. Trade stalls, vintage cars, military vehicles, tank firing. All to raise funds for the restoration of Lancaster NX611.

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 did launch in 2022 with four days of events, although there was only flying over the weekend. The two-day weekend seaside show with the new branding returned in 2023, 2024 & 2025 and is scheduled again for 2026. 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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Expect a Friday evening 'Nightfire': a combination of a dusk 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 new theme for 2026. As well as the air display, the show will highlight all aspects of the Shuttleworth Collection, from airworthy vintage aircraft to veteran vehicles, bicycles, carriages, and heritage machinery.

A new arena area will include a racing simulator, display section, activity arena with live performances and a central Shuttleworth Marquee showcasing a range of core Shuttleworth vehicles. Other free ground attractions include educational Discovery Zones and fun fair rides.

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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.

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

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A Military themed fly-in with military vehicles.

Last held in 2013, when it was beset by logistical problems, a new operational team hoped to revive the Airshow at Manston. However, on July 25th 2025, about three weeks before the planned event, it was postponed. The new date is 6 - 7 June 2026.

The 2022 show was due to be held in September but was postponed because of the death of Her late Majesty. The date was moved to the more traditional May slot for 2023, which it had wished to retain for 2024 but it was postponed until September at the last minute.

The rearranged show was smaller and more community-based with less flying. The 2025 show reverted to June and it retains an early summer slot for 2026.

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

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

Honouring the armed forces with activities along the seafront and flying over the bay.

Keeping the UK Armed Forces Community (serving military, reservists, veterans and cadets with their families) in the public eye. A series of build-up attractions to promote civil-military integration and a full programme on the day including parades, entertainment, flying displays and capability demonstrations.

Aldershot and Farnborough have been chosen to host the National Armed Forces Day event in 2026. There will be events throughout the week 22nd - 27th June but the main day is likely to be June 27th, featuring parades, displays, flypasts, and community activities to thank service personnel and their families.

The show replaces the Battle of Britain Airshow which was held at the same venue until 2025.

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The third Festival of Flight Airshow is again being held over two days. Visitors will be able to see all serviceable Shuttleworth aircraft as well as many visitors.

Over both the festival days there will be range of displays to celebrate aviation as well as plenty of activities for the whole family including parades, fun fair and interactive Discovery Zones.

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A lively and varied country fair that usually has some static vintage aircraft and a little flying mid-afternoon.

The annual Capel Military Show. Expect over 400 vehicles; 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 and (mostly static, usually rotary wing) aircraft.

As well as flying, expect 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 include 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.

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The sixth Sleap International Fly-in: a festival of live music, food, beer and aeroplanes. This is a fly-in, not an airshow. The event is only open to fly-in visitors, their passengers/guests, SAC members and their guests. There are no tickets on sale to the public and there will be no public road access.

In the grounds of the Army Flying Museum and the Army Air Corps airfield at Middle Wallop. Expect classic aircraft and vehicles, Kids Zone, Military Area, Corporate Village, Live Music, Beer Tent, Wine Bar, a Pimm’s Corner and Food Court.

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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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 and shorter display day on Friday, supplemented by aircraft fly-ins.

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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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The biggest aircraft trade show in the UK is held once every two years. The first few days are trade days but Friday usually 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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Each of Duxford's Flying Days is themed and allows 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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Afternoon and evening flying displays as well free activities in the educational Discovery Zones, classic rides and attractions at the fun fair.

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

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Largest show at the Centre, with display flying in the afternoon. 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. All to raise funds for the restoration of Lancaster NX611.

A week of family activities on land and sea that usually includes some air displays on one of the days, typically including the Red Arrows on one of the Saturdays but this will not be confirmed until the Red Arrows publish their schedule, probably in the early spring.

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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A family event, with hundreds of hot air balloons taking off at dawn & dusk as well as nightglows, live music, funfair and trade stands. The event is free but there is a charge if you want to park there.

Lots of events on land and sea over the weekend. Probably air displays on one of the days. All in support of local emergency, lifesaving and military veteran services.

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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The Regatta is held over three days. There are generally air displays on one or two of the days, typically including the BBMF, but check their web site nearer the time to be sure.

The 32nd year of this free 4-day airshow along the very attractive seafront with ground displays, extensive military exhibition and plenty of flying all four days including a strong military involvement.

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The extremely popular Flying Proms, including aerobatics and pyrotechnics all gracefully choreographed to live music performed by the National Symphony Orchestra and capped off with a firework display.

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1940’s themed celebration of our armed forces with some flying and living history groups.

A family day out with warbird fly-ins, Living History and Re-Enactment groups, military and period vehicles, hosted by Shropshire Aero Club. Visiting aircraft are welcome from around the UK.

A week of carnival events in the week that includes the third Wednesday in August (15 - 21 August), with one or two air displays on that third Wednesday.

The 'Flying Evening' promises excellent, atmospheric flying as the sun goes down.

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Longstanding 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 Regatta will be held over the weekend 28 - 31 August. There is usually some flying on at least one of the days (traditionally the Friday), including the Red Arrrows, but neither this nor other air displays have been confirmed. It is likely that more will be known when the Red Arrows publish their schedule in the early spring.

The Military Airshow has always been one of the venue's bigger airshows. For 2026 it moves from last year's late spring slot to the summer but retains its one-day 2-part format with daytime (14.00 - 17.30) and evening (19.00 - 20.00) sessions.

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Vintage and classic aircraft and vintage and classic cars are expected, plus craft, trade and food stalls at this wartime Fleet Air Arm training airfield. There will be aircraft flying in and there may be some flypasts, but this is not a traditional airshow and there are not expected to be any full air displays.

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 Festival will be on 4th - 5th September, with flying on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. This is a free event. Tickets are not required.

All the fun of the country fair with arena events, hot air balloons, country crafts, dog show, celebrity cooking and usually one or two short aircraft displays and/or flypasts.

The Leicestershire Aero Club will host the 2026 LAA Rally at Leicester on September 4th - 6th. This is a fly-in and rally, not a display.

The Victory Show is a tribute to the people involved in WW2. Over the 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. Friday is a Schools Educational Day. Although there may be some arrivals on that day, most flying will only be on Saturday and Sunday.

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.

Focus on balloons with night glows and morning & evening ascents Friday - Sunday and three daytime air displays. Daytime air displays will be 2½ hours on Friday - Sunday; night time pyrotechnic aircraft displays and a firework finale. See the Slipstream site for more details.

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

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. No tickets on the gate. Parking needs a pre-purchased permit.

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The Lee on Solent Victory Festival and Air Display at Solent Airport, formerly 'HMS Daedalus', has evolved into the Hampshire Air Festival and has moved to a more spacious venue: Thruxton Circuit/Aerodrome.

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The Red Arrows usually help to encourage runners in this half-marathon from Newcastle to South Shields via Gateshead and the Tyne Bridge, subject to confirmation when the Red Arrows' schedule is announced, probably in early spring.

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 displays of pre-1966 aircraft. Entry by advance ticket only - no tickets on the gate.

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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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For 2026 the last Duxford show retains its title 'Flying Finale'.

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Traditional Shuttleworth season-ending airshow, with mock air race, classic vehicles and vehicle sprint. Air displays between about 14.00 and 18.00.

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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 and shorter display day on Friday, supplemented by aircraft fly-ins.

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The Regatta is held over three days. There are generally air displays on one or two of the days, typically including the BBMF, but check their web site nearer the time to be sure.