There is nothing quite like a British airshow.
The smell of cut grass, the sound of a Merlin engine, the Red Arrows disappearing into the clouds, a coffee in your hand (Jet Bean if you're coming to Rochester on the 1st August), and everyone looking up at exactly the same moment.
If you are planning the rest of your summer around aviation, this is our Jet Bean guide to the UK airshows 2026 calendar for the rest of the year. We have included the major airshows, seaside displays, fly-ins, military events, aviation festivals and classic “wings and wheels” style events still to come.
Dates and display line-ups can change because of weather, aircraft serviceability, permissions and organiser updates, so always check the official event website before booking travel.
UK Airshows 2026: July
| Date | Event | Location | Notes |
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| 3–5 July | Capel Military Show | Capel, Surrey | Military vehicles, re-enactments and aviation interest. |
| 4–5 July | Duxford Summer Air Show | IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire | One of the big historic aviation weekends of the summer. |
| 4–5 July | Cotswold Airport Open Weekend | Cotswold Airport, Gloucestershire | Aviation, vehicles and family attractions. |
| 9–12 July | Goodwood Festival of Speed | Goodwood, West Sussex | Primarily motorsport, but often includes flying displays and flypasts. |
| 10–12 July | SleapKosh Fly-In | Sleap Airfield, Shropshire | Fly-in style aviation event. |
| 11 July | Wallop Wheels and Wings | Middle Wallop, Hampshire | Aircraft, classic vehicles and Army Flying Museum setting. |
| 11 July | Chelsfield Village Fair | Chelsfield, Kent | Village fair with flying displays expected. |
| 11 July | Leeds Castle Concert | Leeds Castle, Kent | Concert event with aviation fly-over interest. |
| 11 July | Battle Proms – Burghley House | Stamford, Lincolnshire | Picnic concert with traditional Spitfire display element. |
| 11–12 July | Avro Wings and Wheels Weekend | Woodford, Stockport | Avro heritage, aircraft and classic vehicles. |
| 17–19 July | Royal International Air Tattoo | RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire | Cancelled for 2026 — check official updates before making plans. |
| 18 July | Battle Proms – Hatfield House | Hatfield, Hertfordshire | Battle Proms concert with aviation display element. |
| 20–24 July | Farnborough International Airshow | Farnborough, Hampshire | Major aerospace trade show. Public access is limited, so check ticket rules. |
| 23–26 July | Warbird Weekend | Compton Abbas Airfield, Wiltshire | Warbird-themed aviation weekend. |
| 24 July | Duxford Flying Day: The Americans | IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire | Themed flying day celebrating American aviation history. |
| 25 July | The Scottish Aero Club Fly-In | Perth Airport, Perthshire | Fly-in event for aviation enthusiasts. |
| 25 July | Shuttleworth Summer Air Show | Old Warden, Bedfordshire | A classic Shuttleworth summer airshow. |
| 25–26 July | Old Buckenham Airshow | Old Buckenham, Norfolk | Popular airfield airshow with warbirds, aerobatics and family attractions. |
| 25–26 July | Wales Airshow | Swansea Bay, Wales | Free seaside airshow on the South Wales coast. |
| 25 July–1 August | Swanage Carnival | Swanage, Dorset | Carnival week with aviation display elements to check nearer the time. |
| 30 July–2 August | Warbird Weekend | Compton Abbas Airfield, Wiltshire | Another Compton Abbas warbird weekend. |
UK Airshows 2026: August
| Date | Event | Location | Notes |
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| 1 August | Rochester Airport Family Fun Day and Air Display | Rochester Airport, Kent | Family fun day with a small air display and static aircraft. |
| 1 August | East Kirkby Air Show | Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre | Historic aircraft, Lancaster interest and flying displays. |
| 1 August | Battle Proms – Highclere Castle | Newbury, Berkshire | Concert event with aviation display element. |
| 7–9 August | Bristol International Balloon Fiesta | Ashton Court, Bristol | Balloon fiesta with aviation and parachute display interest. |
| 8–9 August | Blackpool Airshow | Blackpool, Lancashire | Free seaside airshow over Blackpool seafront. |
| 8–9 August | Withernsea Blue Light Weekend | Withernsea, East Yorkshire | Emergency services weekend with air display elements. |
| 8–9 August | Aero Legends Battle of Britain Airshow | RAF Woodchurch, Kent | Warbird-focused Battle of Britain airshow. |
| 8–10 August | Whitby Regatta | Whitby, North Yorkshire | Regatta with aviation displays usually part of the weekend. |
| 12 August | Falmouth Week Air Display | Falmouth, Cornwall | Seaside air display during Falmouth Week. |
| 13–16 August | Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow | Eastbourne, East Sussex | One of the UK’s best-known free seaside airshows. |
| 15 August | Shuttleworth Flying Proms | Old Warden, Bedfordshire | Evening airshow with live music and flying. |
| 15 August | Music and Fly | Shobdon Airfield, Herefordshire | Fly-in and music event. |
| 15 August | Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Flypast | Edinburgh, Scotland | Military tattoo with Red Arrows flypast listed. |
| 15–16 August | G-George Weekend | Breighton Airfield, North Yorkshire | 1940s-themed aviation weekend. |
| 15–16 August | de Havilland Anniversary Fly-In | Compton Abbas Airfield, Wiltshire | de Havilland-themed fly-in. |
| 15–16 August | Sleap 1940s Weekender | Sleap Airfield, Shropshire | 1940s weekend with warbird fly-in interest. |
| 16 August | Stow Maries Air Show | Stow Maries, Essex | Historic aerodrome airshow. |
| 16 August | Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week Air Display | Lyme Regis, Dorset | Lifeboat Week with Red Arrows display listed. |
| 19 August | Cromer Carnival Air Displays | Cromer, Norfolk | Carnival day with seaside flying displays. |
| 22 August | Duxford Flying Evening | IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire | Atmospheric evening flying at Duxford. |
| 22 August | Summer in Lee | Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire | Seaside community event with possible air display element. |
| 22–23 August | Summer Vintage Fly-In | Compton Abbas Airfield, Wiltshire | Vintage aircraft fly-in weekend. |
| 27–28 August | Clacton Airshow | Clacton-on-Sea, Essex | Long-running free seaside airshow. |
| 28 August | Sidmouth Regatta Airshow | Sidmouth, Devon | Seaside airshow linked to Sidmouth Regatta weekend. |
| 29 August | Shuttleworth Military Air Show | Old Warden, Bedfordshire | Military-themed Shuttleworth airshow. |
| 29 August | Henstridge Wings and Wheels | Henstridge, Somerset | Aviation and classic vehicle event. |
| 29–30 August | Southport Air Show | Southport, Merseyside | Big seaside airshow with displays over the beach. |
| 30 August | Little Gransden Air & Car Show | Little Gransden, Cambridgeshire | Charity air and car show with vintage and aerobatic flying. |
| 30 August | Fenland Wings and Wheels | Fenland Airfield, Lincolnshire | Wings and wheels event with aviation and motoring. |
| 31 August | Props and Pistons | East Kirkby, Lincolnshire | Classic cars and flying display at Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. |
UK Airshows 2026: September
| Date | Event | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–5 September | International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight | Ayr, Scotland | Free seaside airshow with Friday evening and Saturday flying. |
| 4–5 September | Wings Over Windermere | Windermere, Cumbria | Seaplane-focused display event. |
| 4–6 September | Chatsworth Country Fair | Chatsworth, Derbyshire | Country fair with aviation display elements. |
| 4–6 September | LAA Rally | Leicester Airport, Leicestershire | Light Aircraft Association fly-in and rally. |
| 4–6 September | The Victory Show | Cosby, Leicestershire | WWII-themed event with aircraft and military history. |
| 5 September | Cornwall Strut Fly-In | Bodmin Airfield, Cornwall | Fly-in event. |
| 9 September | Guernsey Battle of Britain Air Display | St Peter Port, Guernsey | Evening Channel Islands air display. |
| 10 September | Jersey International Air Display | St Aubin’s Bay, Jersey | Major Channel Islands air display. |
| 10–13 September | Warbird Weekend | Compton Abbas Airfield, Wiltshire | Warbird-themed aviation weekend. |
| 11–13 September | Icons of the Sky | Longleat, Wiltshire | Balloon and aviation event — check organiser for latest 2026 details. |
| 12–13 September | Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show | IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire | Major historic airshow commemorating the Battle of Britain. |
| 12–13 September | Hampshire Air Festival | Thruxton Aerodrome, Hampshire | New air festival at Thruxton. |
| 13 September | Great North Run Air Display | South Shields, Tyne and Wear | Flying display linked to the Great North Run. |
| 17–18 September | Warbird Weekend | Compton Abbas Airfield, Wiltshire | Warbird-themed aviation weekend. |
| 18–20 September | Goodwood Revival | Goodwood, West Sussex | Historic motorsport event with period aviation displays. |
| 19 September | RAF Bradwell Waterside Air Display | Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex | Local air display commemorating RAF Bradwell Bay history. |
| 19–20 September | Royal Aero Club Air Races | Shobdon Airfield, Herefordshire | Air racing and aviation weekend. |
| 26 September | Late Summer Fly-In | Stow Maries, Essex | Fly-in event rather than a full airshow. |
| 26–27 September | Sywell Classic: Pistons and Props | Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire | Classic cars, vintage style and aerial displays. |
| 26–27 September | Autumn Vintage Fly-In | Compton Abbas Airfield, Wiltshire | Vintage aircraft fly-in weekend. |
UK Airshows 2026: October
| Date | Event | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 October | Duxford Flying Finale | IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire | Duxford’s final flying display of the 2026 season. |
| 4 October | Shuttleworth Race Day Air Show | Old Warden, Bedfordshire | Shuttleworth’s traditional season-ending airshow. |
Which UK airshow should you go to in 2026?
If you want a big seaside atmosphere, look at Eastbourne Airbourne, Blackpool Airshow, Clacton Airshow, Southport Air Show, Wales Airshow or Ayr Festival of Flight.
If you love warbirds and historic aircraft, put Duxford, Shuttleworth, Aero Legends Battle of Britain Airshow, East Kirkby, Old Buckenham and Little Gransden on your list.
If you prefer a smaller airfield atmosphere, look at Rochester Airport Family Fun Day and Air Display, Stow Maries, Compton Abbas, Shobdon, Henstridge or Sleap.
And if you are the sort of person who plans a weekend around aircraft, cars and coffee, the “wings and wheels” style events are always worth a look.
What to take to a UK airshow
A proper airshow day is long, loud and usually very British in the weather department. Our checklist:
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Tickets or booking confirmation
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Sunglasses
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Waterproof jacket
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Ear defenders for children
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Portable phone charger
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Camping chair or picnic blanket
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Water bottle
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Camera or binoculars
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A bag of decent coffee for the morning drive
Obviously, we are biased on the last one.
If you are heading to an airshow this year, take a look at our aviation coffee collection. Every Jet Bean coffee is inspired by aircraft, flying and the people who love aviation.
Final note before you travel
Airshow dates, display aircraft and flying times can change at short notice. Weather, aircraft serviceability, CAA permissions and operational commitments can all affect the schedule.
Use this UK airshows 2026 guide as your starting point, then check the official event website before you book hotels, buy tickets or travel.
See you by the flightline.
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