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 21 |
Airfest '25 Shobdon Airfield, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9NR |
Fixed wing aircraft from across the ages including gliders, helicopters, microlights and gyrocopters. Event is likely to include classic cars and vehicles, large model aircraft display and hangar tours. |
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| June 21 |
Northern Ireland Armed Forces Day Newtownards Airfield, N Ireland BT23 8SG |
The Red Arrows will display at the Northern Ireland Armed Forces Day on June 21st
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| June 21 - 22 | Duxford Summer Air Show (previously 'Air Festival') Duxford, Cambs CB22 4QR 01223 835000 |
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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 28 - 29 |
National Armed Forces Day. Cleethorpes, NE Lincs DN35 0AR |
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.
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| June 28 |
Plymouth Armed Forces Day Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, Devon PL1 3DE (car parks PL1 2TR) |
Mostly ground-based with a variety of military villages with air displays from 4pm.
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| June 28 |
Scarborough Armed Forces Day North and South Bay Beach, Foreshore Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 2ES |
The event usually attracts around 200,000 visitors of all ages during the course of the weekend. It boasts an action packed event programme, including air and ground displays and an extensive military parade. In 2025, the RAF Typhoon is amongst the aircraft due to display.
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| June 28 - 29 |
Battle of Britain Airshow Headcorn Airfield Nr Maidstone, Kent TN27 9HX |
The show features representative aircraft of the Battle of Britain era and family friendly attractions.
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| June 28 - 29 |
Shuttleworth Festival of Flight Old Warden, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT 01767 627927 |
The Festival of Flight returns as a two-day show (down from three in 2024) with daytime (14.00 - 17.30) and evening (20.00 - 21.00) flying on both days. Over both the festival days there will be range of displays to celebrate the achievements of aviation, from the very first flight right up to date, involving the resident Shuttleworth Collection and visiting aircraft. Also expect plenty of activities for the whole family including parades, outdoor cinema, fun fair, fireworks, and interactive Discovery Zones.
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| June 28 - 29 |
Heveningham Hall Country Fair Heveningham Suffolk IP19 0PN |
A lively and varied country fair that usually has some static vintage aircraft and a little flying mid-afternoon. |
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| July 4 - 6 |
Capel Military Show Aldhurst Farm, Capel near Dorking, Surrey RH5 5HJ |
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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| July 5 |
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 and Spitfire display. |
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| July 5 - 6 | 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 - 6 |
Vintage Piper Aircraft Club & Luscomber Fly-in Shobdon Airfield, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9NR |
Showcase of classic aviation, featuring a variety of vintage Piper aircraft. |
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| July 10 - 13 |
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 11 - 13 |
SleapKosh25 Sleap Airfield, Harmer Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 3HE +44 (0) 1939 232882 |
The fifth Sleap International Fly-in: a festival of live music, food, beer and aeroplanes. This is a fly-in, not an airshow. It is for Shropshire Aero Club Members and visiting pilots only. There will be no public road access. |
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| July 12 |
Wallop Wheels and Wings Army Flying Museum, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 8FB |
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.
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| July 12 |
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 and Spitfire display.
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| July 12 |
French Connection Fly-in Shobdon Airfield, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9NR |
Celebrating the Robins and Jodels aircraft. |
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| July 12 - 13 |
North Coates Wings and Wheels Kenneth Campbell Rd, Grimsby DN36 5XU 01472 388850 |
North Coates Flying Club hosts wings and wheels. Expect to see classic and modern aircraft, helicopters and autogyros, classic vehicles and motorcycles. A fly-in with aircraft and cars on the ground rather than an air display. |
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| July 12 - 13 |
ARV Super 2 Fly-in Sandown Airport, Scotchells Brook Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight PO36 0JP |
Celebrating 40 years since the first flight of an ARV Super 2. ARVs and all other aircraft welcome (PPR required). |
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| July 18 |
Peterhead Scottish Week Flying Display Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. AB42 1UB |
Scottish Week runs from 12th - 20th July and celebrates all things Scotland, with activities on land, sea and air. Action in the air is most likely over Peterhead Bay on Friday 18th July, but check their web site and social media. The most up-to-date information tends to be on their Facebook page. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| July 18-20 |
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 19 |
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 25 |
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. Parking free.
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| July 26 | Shuttleworth Summer Airshow Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT 01767 627927 | A one-day 'relaxed family airshow' with flying in the afternoon (14.00 - 17.30) and another hour (19.30 -20.30) in the evening. |
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| July 26 |
Swanage Carnival Swanage Bay Dorset BH19 1LD |
A week of family activities on land and sea that usually includes some air displays on one of the days. The Red Arrows are due to display on 26th.
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| July 26 - 27 |
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 - 1st August |
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.60s since the Second World War and to encourage a target figure of 100 DH Moths to participate in support. |
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| August 2 | East Kirkby Air Show Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby, Lincs PE23 4DE 1790 763207 |
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. |
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| August 2 |
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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| August 2 - 3 |
Withernsea Blue Light Weekend Withernsea Promenade, East Yorkshire HU19 2HH |
Lots of events on land and sea over the weekend 2nd - 3rd August. Probably air displays on one of the days. All in support of local emergency, lifesaving and military veteran services. |
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| August 9 - 10 |
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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| Postponed Now 2026 |
Golden Age of Aviation Air Show Compton Abbas Airfield Ashmore, Near Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 5AP |
The show announced on March 27th that the show, which was to be held on 9th & 10th August, has been 'postponed' until 2026. |
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| August 9 - 11 |
Whitby Regatta Whitby North Yorkshire | 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. |
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| August 13 Part of Falmouth Week, August 8 - 17 |
Falmouth Week Falmouth Seafront TR11 3DF |
Falmouth week is Friday 8th - Sunday 17th August 2024. Most of the events are sailing and onshore events but expect some flying on Wednesday (13th).
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| August 14 - 17 |
Airbourne - Eastbourne International Airshow Eastbourne, BN21 3YT 01323 411400 |
The 31st 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 strong military involvement.
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| August 16 |
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 16 |
Shuttleworth Proms Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT 01767 627927 |
The extremely popular Flying Proms reverts to a one-day event but the other features remain, including aerobatics and pyrotechnics all gracefully choreographed to live music performed by a full symphony orchestra . |
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| August 16 |
G-George Day Breighton Airfield, Breighton, Selby YO8 6DS |
Airshow and 1940’s themed celebration of our armed forces. |
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| August 16 - 17 |
Manston International Airshow Manston Airport, Manston Rd, Ramsgate CT12 5BQ |
Last held in 2013, when it was beset by logistical problems, a new operational team hopes to revive the Airshow at Manston. Click for expected displays (click again to hide the list)
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| August 20 |
Cromer Carnival Cromer Norfolk NR27 9HP |
A week of carnival events, in the week that includes the third Wednesday in August, with one or two air displays on that third Wednesday.
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| August 21 - 22 |
Clacton Air Show West Greensward, Clacton seafront, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1NW 01255 686633 |
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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 22 |
Sidmouth Regatta Airshow Sidmouth, Devon EX2 4DR |
The Regatta will be held over the weekend. Flying is planned for the Friday. The air display part of the regattta had been cancelled when the event was not included in the display schedule of the Red Arrows. However, a revision of the schedule early in April did include the Red Arrows so, subject to the confirmation of the organisers, the Regatta will include an air display.
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| August 23 | Stow Maries Air Show Stow Maries Aerodrome, Flambirds Chase, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh, Essex CM3 6RJ | Locally resident and visiting aircraft will fly, weather permitting. On the ground, opportunities to get up close to the aircraft. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| August 24 |
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 25 - 26 |
Wings and Wheels Henstridge Airfield, Henstridge Marsh, Somerset BA8 0TA |
Up to 130 classic aircraft and over 200 classic cars are expected, plus craft, vintage, trade and food stalls at this wartime Fleet Air Arm training airfield. The airpark will be open to visitors for part of the day. There will be aircraft flying in and there may be some flypasts, but no full air displays. |
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| August 29 - 31 |
The Victory Show Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire LE9 1SG |
The 25th anniversary 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 29th is a Schools Educational Day. Although there may be some arrivals on that day, most flying will only be on Saturday and Sunday. |
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| August 29 - 31 |
LAA Rally Leicestershire Aero Club, Leicester Airport, Leicestershire LE2 2FG |
There is agreement in principle with Leicestershire Aero Club to hold the 2025 LAA Rally at Leicester on 29-31 August 2025 but this has to be finalised. This is a fly-in and rally, not a display. |
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| August 29 - 31 |
Chatsworth Country Fair Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP |
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 short displays and/or flypasts. |
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| August 30 |
'Best of British Airshow' Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT 01767 627927 |
In 2024 Shuttleworth's season premiere took the theme 'The Best of British'. This year Shuttleworth moves to the summer its celebration of the best that Britain has offered to aviation and automotive innovation. Flying displays of resident and visiting aircraft in the afternoon (14.00 - 17.30) and evening (about 19.00 - about 20.00). |
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| August 30 - 31 |
Southport Air Show Southport Seafront Southport Merseyside PR8 1RY 01704 533333 |
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. For 2025 the show moves to August. |
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| September 5 - 6 |
International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight The Low Green Ayr Shorefront South Ayrshire Scotland KA7 2XA |
The Festival will be on 5th - 6th September, with flying on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. This is a free event. Tickets are not required. |
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| September 5 - 6 |
Wings over Windermere Brockhole, Windermere LA23 1FF |
A chance to see Waterbird, a replica seaplane, take to the air from 6.45pm on 5th and 6th September. Waterbird is a recreation of the first seaplane to fly successfully in the UK. A more modern seaplane, the Aviat Husky, will also display. No entry fee. For more details see the Waterbird web site. |
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| September 6 |
Cornwall Strut Fly-In Bodmin Airfield Cornwall PL30 4BU |
Cornwall Strut Fly-In, covering the west in conjunction with the Devon Strut. Everyone is welcome to attend. |
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| September 6 - 7 |
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 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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| September 7 |
Great North Run South Shields |
The Red Arrows will again help to encourage runners in this half-marathon from Newcastle to South Shields via Gateshead and the Tyne Bridge, as will the Typhoon. |
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 | Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (RAF) |
Returning to September but in the evening from 18.30 until 20.00. This show is centred to the east of St Peter Port harbour.
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| Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (RAF) |
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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| Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (RAF) |
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.
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.
Showcasing biplane and triplane aircraft. Likely to be vintage flying displays, opportunities to meet fellow aviation enthusiasts and talks on the history and significance of these aircraft.
A family day out with air displays, vintage cars, food stalls, exhibits hosted by Shropshire Aero Club and pleasure flights in a WW2 Anson. Visiting aircraft are welcome from around the UK.
Celebration and entertainment to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE & VJ Days. WWII and post-war vehicles, living history, military charities, crafts & pop-up food & beverage stalls, funfair, music, song and dance as well as an air and static aircraft display on both weekend days. Friday is an evening music evening but there is not scheduled to be any flying.
For 2025 the last Duxford show retains its title 'Flying Finale'.
Traditional Shuttleworth season-ending airshow, with mock air race, classic vehicles and vehicle sprint. Air displays between about 14.00 and 18.00.
Aircraft flying in, aircraft rides, airside tours. Also, interesting cars, lorries, tractors, steam engines, exhibits, food stalls, licensed bar, museum. £15 per car (no per person charge). Shropshire Aero Club Members free.
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.
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.
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.
