Calendar of British & UK Airshows 2023 & 2024 onwards

Airshows and other flying displays, 2023 and beyond

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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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DateAirshow &VenueAirshow Details
September
23 - 24
Sywell Classic Pistons and Props
Sywell Aerodrome
Northants
NN6 0BN
Classic cars, bikes and planes, vintage lifestyle and family entertainment including live music. Vintage and classic traders. Many of the visitors wear classic dress.

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BBMF LancasterBBMF Lancaster 'PA474 Leader' FLYAST (Saturday)
BBMF Hurricane PZ865Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc PZ865 BBMF 'Last of the Many' FLYPAST (Sunday)
StarlingsThe Starlings Aerobatic Team (Extra 330 and CAP 232)
WW1 dogfight with pyrotechnics
October
1
Race Day Air Show
Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
SG18 9DT
01767 627927

The Shuttleworth flying finale retains its usual 'Race Day' theme for the season finale.

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October
14
Duxford Flying Finale
Duxford Cambs
CB22 4QR
01223 835000

For 2023 the last Duxford show of the season retains its 'Special Flying Event' status and its name as 'Flying Finale'.

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2024 & Future Years

May
5
2024
Duxford Flying Day
'VE Day'

Duxford Cambs
CB22 4QR
01223 835000

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. There will also be entertainment on the ground. Free entry for members.

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May
12
2024
Shuttleworth 'Best of British'
Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
SG18 9DT
01767 627927

The first Shuttleworth Collection airshow of the season celebrates the best that Britain has offered to aviation. Flying displays of resident and visiting aircraft, vehicle parade and live music.

May
18
2024
Abingdon Air and Country Show
Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire
OX13 6JQ
01235 529142

The show was due to be held in September in 2022 but was postponed because of the death of Her late Majesty. The date was moved to the more traditional Abingdon May slot for 2023, which it retains for 2024.

As well as flying and static displays, expect live music, local crafts, vintage and classic vehicles.

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May 31
- June 2
2024
Midlands Air Festival
Ragley Hall Estate
Alcester
Warwickshire.
B49 5NJ

One 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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June
(1 &) 2
2024
Shuttleworth Military Weekend
Old Warden, Bedfordshire
SG18 9DT
01767 627927

The Military Airshow has always been one of the venue's bigger airshows. For 2024 it become the 'Military Weekend', although there will only be flying on the Sunday.

June
1 - 2
2024
Duxford Summer Air Show 'D-Day 80'
(previously 'Air Festival')

Duxford, Cambs
CB22 4QR
01223 835000

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.

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June
1 - 2 (TBC)
2024
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 did launch in 2022 with four days of events, although there is only flying over the weekend. The two-day weekend seaside show with the new branding returned in 2023 and will be back in 2024. 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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June
9
2024
RAF Cosford Air Show
RAF Cosford, Shropshire
TF11 8UP
0844 5611897

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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June
28 - 30
2024
Armed Forces Weekend
July
6 - 7
2024
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
5 - 7
2024
Teignmouth Airshow
Teignmouth, Devon
TQ14 8BB
07464 750735

Launched in 2019, cancelled in 2020 & 2021 and resurrected for 2022 & 2023, this airshow in South Devon hopes to be back in 2024, but subject to funding. If it finds the funds, the show is likely to be part of a fun weekend including music. There will probably only be flying on the Saturday.

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July
11 - 14
2024
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.

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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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July
20
2024
Shuttleworth Summer Evening Air Show
Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
SG18 9DT
01767 627927

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

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July
22 - 26
2024
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 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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July
26
2024
Duxford Flying Day
'The Americans'

Duxford Cambs
CB22 4QR
01223 835000

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.


Free entry for members.

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July
27 - 28
2024
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.

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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July 31
- August 1 2025
Moth Rally
Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
SG18 9DT

Celebration of the centenary of the DH.60 Moth on Thu 31 Jul and Fri 01 Aug 2025. Organised by the de Havilland Moth Club who intend to assemble the biggest collection of DH.60 since the Second World War and to encourage a target figure of 100 DH Moths to participate in support.

August
(10 &) 11
2024
Shuttleworth Family Weekend Air Show
Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
SG18 9DT
01767 627927

Weekend with family entertainment including funfair and outdoor cinema. Airshow on the 11th only.

August
9 - 18
Flying probably on 14th
2024
Falmouth Week
Falmouth Seafront
TR11 3DF
Falmouth week is Friday 9th - Sunday 18th August 2024. Falmouth Sailing Week is 11th - 17th August 2024. Most of the events are sailing and onshore events but there would normally be some flying on the Wednesday (14th).
August
17
2024
Duxford Flying Evening
Duxford Cambs
CB22 4QR
01223 835000

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

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August
25
2024
Little Gransden Air and Car show
Fullers Hill Farm, Little Gransden, Cambs
SG19 3BP
07730 091132

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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August
31
2024
Duxford Flying Day
'19 Squadron'

Duxford Cambs
CB22 4QR
01223 835000

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 Flying Day honours 19 Squadron, whose fighter pilots tested the first Spitfire from August 1938 until they flew into combat over Dunkirk and throughout the Battle of Britain.

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August
31 (& Sept 1)
2024
Shuttleworth Proms Weekend
Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
SG18 9DT
01767 627927

The extremely popular Proms. Flying on August 31. Music on 1st September.

September
6 - 8
2024
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.

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September
12
2024
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.

September
14 - 15
2024
Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show
Duxford Cambs
CB22 4QR
01223 835000

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 usually includes access to the museums and exhibitions and the Flightline Experience. No tickets on the gate.

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October
5
2024
Duxford Flying Finale
Duxford Cambs
CB22 4QR
01223 835000

For 2024 the last Duxford show of the season retains its 'Special Flying Event' status and its name as 'Flying Finale'.

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October
6
2024
Shuttleworth Race Day
Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
SG18 9DT
01767 627927

Tradional Shuttleworth season-ending airshow, with classic vehicles and vehicle sprint.

 

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