Free UK airshows
Find UK airshows with free general entry, including seaside flying displays. Compare dates, locations and official visitor information before travelling.
6 sourced listings. Coverage is partial. Event dates and aircraft programmes can change.
Before you travel
Free entry refers to general admission. Parking, public transport, grandstands and hospitality may cost extra. Check the organiser's visitor information for the viewing area and any booking requirements.
Use the interactive airshow calendar to filter by aircraft, venue and month, or browse the dated listings below.
Upcoming dates
English Riviera Airshow 2027
A free festival beside Tor Bay. These dates cover the full event; the flying timetable is still to be recorded.
Event details and aircraft programme · Official date source · Source checked
Clacton Airshow 2027
Tendring District Council's free seafront airshow in Clacton-on-Sea. These are the council's published 2027 dates; aircraft participation must be checked against the programme for this edition.
Event details and aircraft programme · Official date source · Source checked
International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight 2027
A free coastal air show at Ayr’s Low Green, with Friday evening and Saturday flying.
Event details and aircraft programme · Official date source · Source checked
Past and cancelled editions
Wales Airshow 2026
Swansea Council's free two-day airshow over Swansea Bay. General admission did not require a ticket. This is the 2026 edition; a future date should be checked separately with the organiser.
Event details and aircraft programme · Official date source · Source checked
Clacton Airshow 2026
Tendring District Council's free seafront airshow in Clacton-on-Sea. These are the council's published 2026 dates; aircraft participation must be checked against the programme for this edition.
Event details and aircraft programme · Official date source · Source checked
International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight 2026
A free coastal air show at Ayr’s Low Green, with Friday evening and Saturday flying.
Event details and aircraft programme · Official date source · Source checked
UK airshow dates for 2026 & 2027
Choose a season or region to compare dates, venues and entry information. Each listing links to its official date source. Our coverage is growing and includes past editions.
Looking for a particular aircraft?
Follow the Red Arrows, Spitfire or RAF Typhoon through the programme records collected here. These are partial records, and past entries describe planned participation.
Before booking, check the event year, the organiser's latest programme and which days your ticket covers. See our sources and photo credits or send a correction or missing event.