UK Airshows 2024 and 2025: calendar of British military and civilian air shows. (2024)

2024

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

Traditional Shuttleworth season-ending airshow, with mock air race, classic vehicles and vehicle sprint.

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October
12Autumn Air: October Fly-In
Stow Maries Aerodrome, Flambirds Chase, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh, Essex
CM3 6RJ
Not an airshow as such but a chance to see aircraft flying in and to meet the pilots.

2025 & Future Years

May
10Duxford 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, including a street party.

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May
11 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 18.00. Also expect vehicle parade and live music.

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May 30
- June 1Midlands 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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May 30
- June 1
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 was only flying over the weekend. The two-day weekend seaside show with the new branding returned in 2023 and 2024 and is scheduled again for 2025. 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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May
31 Shuttleworth Military Airshow
Old Warden, Bedfordshire
SG18 9DT
01767 627927

The Military Airshow has always been one of the venue's bigger airshows. For 2025 it reverts from a weekend to a one-day show in daytime (14.00 - 17.30) and evening (19.30 - 20.30) sessions.

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June
7Duxford 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
8RAF 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
14Abingdon Air and 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.

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June
21 - 22Duxford 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.

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June
27 - 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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July
5 - 6Wales 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
10 - 13Festival 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
12Wallop 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.

July
18-20 2025
17-19 2026
16-18 2027
14-16 2028
13-15 2029
19-21 2030Royal 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
25Duxford 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
26Shuttleworth 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 - 27Old 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 2025Moth 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
16Duxford 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
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 again celebrates 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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September
6 - 7
2025Duxford 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. Parking needs a pre-purchased permit.

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September
12 - 14Goodwood 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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October
4
2025Duxford Flying Finale
Duxford Cambs
CB22 4QR
01223 835000

For 2025 the last Duxford show retains its title 'Flying Finale'.

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October
5
2025Shuttleworth Race Day
Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
SG18 9DT
01767 627927

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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