A calendar showing the dates and details of British military and civilian airshows throughout the UK, including seaside and airfield air shows.
| Date | Airshow &Venue | Airshow Details |
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| May 8 |
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. |
| May 9 |
Shuttleworth Season Premiere Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EP 01767 627927   |
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. |
| May 29 |
Shuttleworth Military Airshow Old Warden, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT 01767 627927 |
The Military Airshow has always been one of the venue's bigger airshows. For 2027 it moves back to the late spring slot and retains its one-day 2-part format with daytime and evening sessions.
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| June 4 - 6 | English Riviera Airshow Paignton Torbay Devon TQ4 6BW | In 2020 the Torbay Airshow became 'The English Riviera Airshow' and was to return in 2021 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 each year since 2023 and is scheduled again for 2027. 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. |
| June 4 - 6 | Midlands Air Festival Ragley Hall Estate Alcester Warwickshire. B49 5NJ | 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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| June 5 |
Duxford Flying Day 'Commemorating D-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. This show honours Duxford's place in history with a flying display and ground entertainment. Free entry for members.
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June 12 | Abingdon (Air) Country Show Abingdon Airfield, Oxfordshire OX13 6JQ 01235 529142 |
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 retained an early summer slot for 2026 until it was cancelled. The organisers have now advised that the 2027 show will be a Country Show with a little air input, rather than a full airshow. It will feature ground attractions such as larger vehicles, stalls, animals, archery, falconry, tank rides, crafts and music. |
| June 13 |
Royal Air Force Air Show RAF Cosford, Shropshire TF11 8UP 0844 5611897 |
Until 2026 known as the RAF Cosford Airshow. 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. |
| June 19 - 20 | Duxford Summer Air Show 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 26 |
Southport Air Show Southport Seafront Southport Merseyside PR8 1RY 01704 533333 |
In 2027 the normal entry fee for the Southport Airshow will be waived as the show is being held as part of Armed Forces Day events, which run from 21st - 26th June. Southport has been chosen to host National Armed Forces Day Event in 2027. |
| June 26 - 27 |
Shuttleworth Festival of Flight Old Warden, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT 01767 627927 |
The Festival of Flight Airshow, a massive success in 2026, is again being held over two days in 2027. Visitors will be able to see aircraft from the Shuttleworth Collection 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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| June 25 - 27 |
Headcorn International Airshow Headcorn Airfield Nr Maidstone, Kent TN27 9HX  |
The main airshow is on 26th and 27th June. The 25th June is preview day, a community event with flight arrivals and rehearsals and a focus on schoolchildren and seniors. Local schoolchildren and veterans can attend free of charge. Others pay £7.50. This new airshow is in addition to the Battle of Britain Airshow, which was held at the aerodrome until 2025 and has moved to near Ashford. The Aero Legends Battle of Britain Airshow which was held at the same venue until 2025 moved in 2026 to RAF Woodchurch near Ashford.
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| July 2 - 4 |
Capel Military Show Aldhurst Farm, Capel near Dorking, Surrey RH5 5HJ  |
The annual Capel Military Show. Expect hundreds of 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 15 - 18 |
Festival of Speed Goodwood, West Sussex PO18 0PH 01243 755055 |
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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| July 16-18 |
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 and shorter display day on Friday, supplemented by aircraft fly-ins.
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| July 24 | Shuttleworth Summer Air Show Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT 01767 627927 | Afternoon and evening flying displays as well free activities in the educational Discovery Zones, classic rides and attractions at the fun fair. |
| July 30 |
Duxford Flying Day 'The Americans' Duxford Cambs CB22 4QR 01223 835000 |
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. Free entry for members. Parking free.
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| August 12 - 15 |
Airbourne - Eastbourne International Airshow Eastbourne, BN21 3YT 01323 411400 |
The 33rd 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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| August 14 |
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 14 |
Shuttleworth Wings and Wheels Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9EP 01767 627927 |
A new theme for 2026 and retained for 2027. 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. |
| August 14-16 |
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. |
| August 26 - 27 |
Clacton Air Show West Greensward, Clacton seafront, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1NW 01255 686633 |
Longstanding free seaside air show and ground attractions. One of the few remaining free seaside shows with a good mix of military and classic aircraft; exhibition & trade stands, food court and on-site entertainment. |
| August 28 |
Shuttleworth Proms Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT 01767 627927 |
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. |
| September 9 |
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 11 - 12 |
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. |
| September 17 - 19 |
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 displays of pre-1966 aircraft. Entry by advance ticket only - no tickets on the gate. |
| September 25 | Shuttleworth Season Finale Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 9DT 01767 627927 | The traditional Shuttleworth season-ending 'Race Day' airshow gives way to a new end-of-season show for 2027 called, simply, Season Finale. The show promises flying displays, family entertainment, pyrotechnics and a fireworks finale, all ending at about 20.00. |
| October 2 |
Duxford Flying Finale Duxford Cambs CB22 4QR 01223 835000 |
For 2027 the last Duxford show retains its title 'Flying Finale'.
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2028 & Future Years | ||
| July 14-16 2028 13-15 2029 19-21 2030 |
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 and shorter display day on Friday, supplemented by aircraft fly-ins.
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