Prepare for an unforgettable experience at RIAT26, perfect for visitors of all ages. From the thrill of fast jets soaring overhead to the chance to explore cutting-edge aviation technology up close, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy.
Now is the ideal time to secure your place.
Prices are frozen at 2025 rates for Saturday and Sunday General Admission. Friday and Sunday tickets are currently available at Super Early Bird prices, with Saturday at Early Bird rates. Join us from 17–19 July 2026 for the world’s greatest airshow.
Take in every moment of the excitement from our East and West enclosures, offering fantastic views of all arrivals and departures. Monday 20th July is now SOLD OUT, and tickets for Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th are selling fast – secure yours now to guarantee your spot.
With RIAT25 slowly becoming a distant yet fantastic memory, we are already working hard to make RIAT26 another spectacular show, and tickets are already selling faster than this time last year.
General admission tickets are currently on offer, with a further discount for multi-day and weekend tickets. Now is the best time to buy tickets and join us at RAF Fairford from 17-19 July 2026.
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On Saturday 16 August, Shuttleworth’s hugely popular Flying Proms Air Show returns. The event, which has been running for over 20 years at the aerodrome near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, will feature a full scale orchestra, some one of a kind aircraft and a firework finale.
This fantastically theatrical evening promises audiences all the pomp and circumstance of a Proms themed event. Visitors will have the chance to see the only surviving Avro Lancaster (flown by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight) displaying whilst the ‘Dambusters March’ is played live. But that’s just one of the incredible aircraft and musical pairings of the evening. The display is also set to include the Shuttleworth Collection’s Gloster Gladiator flying to the ‘Theme to Gladiator’, their genuine Supermarine Spitfire flying to the ‘Spitfire Prelude’ and two Edwardian aircraft flying to ‘Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying machines’ – well, it’s only fair seeing as they starred in the film. Later in the display, the Firebirds Display Team will take to the skies with their spectacular routine featuring pyrotechnics in flight.
Shuttleworth are delighted to welcome back the National Symphony Orchestra who will play a full two acts of music live on the night. Classic FM’s Composer in Residence, Debbie Wiseman OBE, will also be appearing to guest conduct her own two pieces, ‘Salute’ and ‘Charles III’. Then, as dusk turns to night, West End performers will take to the stage with some incredible live vocals during various numbers. Olivia Safe has appeared as Christine Daae in ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ and Joel Harper-Jackson has appeared in ‘Kinky Boots’ and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’. The evening culminates in the traditional pomp and circumstance numbers and a firework finale.
Ahead of the airborne entertainment, guests can enjoy the chance to explore Shuttleworth’s six hangars of Collection aircraft and vehicles, the nine-acre Swiss Garden – complete with resident peacocks – and Shuttleworth House, former home of the Shuttleworth Collection’s founder, Richard Shuttleworth. The House is only open on select event days as it is now an award-winning events venue so this is a great opportunity to take a peek inside. For those wanting to get around in style, you can also catch a vintage bus ride across the site.
James Butt, Air Display Organiser at Shuttleworth, said, “Our Flying Proms Air Show is always a memorable one here at Shuttleworth and this year will be no exception. We’ve mixed up the music and come up with some exciting new formations that we hope will leave our audiences with yet another iconic Proms evening to look back on with fondness.”
The full line up of aircraft and music can be found on Shuttleworth’s website, where you’ll also be able to book your tickets. Tickets to Flying Proms start from £50, which children aged 4-15 at £25 and under 4s going free. There are also discounted group rates available for groups of 15 or more.
Are you suffering from post-RIAT25 blues? Who can blame you? We had such a fantastic and awe-inspiring few days at RAF Fairford this year.
With fast jets and old favourites as well as celebrations for 40 years at RAF Fairford, it was one to remember.
If you didn’t manage to make it to any of the official RIAT merchandise stores at the show, why not have a browse and choose something to remember this year’s show. There’s lots of fantastic clothing and souvenirs to celebrate RIAT25 and its themes ‘Eyes in the Skies’, and ’40 Years at RAF Fairford’. To see the whole collection click below.
Join us for RIAT26 when the world’s greatest airshow returns to RAF Fairford from 17th – 19th July. General admission prices for Saturday (Early Bird) and Sunday (Super Early Bird) are currently frozen at RIAT25 prices. Now is the best time to buy your tickets with a further discount offered for multi-day and weekend tickets.
Thank you for joining us at RIAT25 – it was another fantastic event with over 175,000 people visiting us here at RAF Fairford over the weekend.
Visitors enjoyed aircraft from all over the world, with 224 aircraft from 27 different nations touching down over the weekend including Egypt, who were participating in the show for the very first time! We’ll be sharing our top moments over the coming weeks.
RIAT returns in 2026 on 17th, 18th and 19th July. We have frozen 2025 prices for Saturday and Sunday General Admission! Friday and Sunday are also currently at super early bird prices, and Saturday at early bird, so now is the best time to get your tickets at the best price.
Want to experience an enclosure at the next show? Enclosures are currently up to 15% off on Friday and Sunday, and up to 10% off on Saturday. Tickets won’t stay at these prices for long, so book now!
Make your RIAT26 experience truly unforgettable and stay overnight with us too. With direct access to the showground through a private entrance, along with the comfort of free parking for one vehicle per booking, flushing toilets, proper shower facilities, and evening entertainment. Book your camping spot today. This is what memories are made of!
We are back for our final aircraft announcement as we put the finishing touches to this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo.
With less than a week to go until aircraft from all over the world touch down at RAF Fairford, we still have exciting new additions to this year’s line-up.
Starting with the Pakistan Air Force, they will be bringing their JF-17 Thunder to RIAT for the first time! There will be a pair of them on static display alongside a C-130E Hercules, supported by their IL-78 tanker. These rare Pakistani aircraft will be a highlight for many aviation enthusiasts.
Staying with the flying display, we are delighted to confirm a number of unique flypasts courtesy of both the Royal Air Force and United States Air Force, with a number of aircraft participating across the weekend, such as B-1B Lancer, F-35B Lightning II, RC-135W Rivet Joint, P-8A Poseidon and C-17 Globemaster. Check the listings on the website, or our new app, to see which aircraft will be appearing on each day.
Last but not least, we have some more additions to the static aircraft in the shape of an F-15E Strike Eagle and Airbus A400M, plus aircraft from Airtask as part of our ‘Eyes in the Skies’ theme with their Cessna F406 Vigilant.
We can guarantee that we’ll be taking calls next week from people who are desperate for tickets to the this summer’s RIAT extravaganza. Buy your tickets today or you’ll be disappointed.
Friday general admission is sold out. Only way in now for Friday is with an enclosure upgrade package.
Saturday general admission is sold out. Only way in now for Saturday is with an Altitude enclosure upgrade package.
Sunday is almost sold out. You will need to buy your tickets NOW to assure your place at the world’s greatest airshow.
If you want to make your day extra special and enjoy the flying display in a relaxed and sophisticated environment, then the First Class Lounge is the perfect spot. But you’ll have to be super quick as there are now less than ten tickets left for Sunday. Whichever option you choose, just make sure you act today!
Saturday 26 July will see yet another spectacular air show at Shuttleworth (Old Warden) Aerodrome near Biggleswade, Bedford. The Summer Air Show promises fantastic family entertainment and a stellar line up of aircraft for Shuttleworth’s latest display.
From 9am to 9pm, the site at Shuttleworth will come to life with a huge range of free ground attractions around the star attraction – two incredible flying displays at 2pm and 7.30pm. From a fun fair to vintage bus rides, a vehicle parade to an interview with a pilot, and interactive Discovery Zones with exciting educational activities for budding pilots and engineers, there’s enough to keep the whole family entertained from dawn until dusk. And best of all… these activities are included in the price of your ticket.
Looking to the skies, the flying displays will offer a chance to see some truly remarkable aircraft as close as you can get in the UK. With an unparalleled flightline view, Shuttleworth’s Summer Air Show sees the return of the Nieuport 23 (which made its UK debut at the venue’s Festival of Flight last month) and a full display from the audience favourite Avro Lancaster. The Canadair F-86 Sabre will appear for the first time at Shuttleworth along with a return visit from the RAF Eurofighter Typhoon. Two visiting spitfires are also on the bill, as well as the Shuttleworth Collection’s own genuine Mk Vc Spitfire – just one of the Collection’s airworthy aircraft appearing. Then, for something a little different, visitors can enjoy the Jet Pitts: a classic piston engine propellor aircraft enhanced with two jet turbines on either side of the fuselage – making for a fun and unique display. Be sure to check out the full line up online.
Shuttleworth’s new split flying display format also offers visitors a much greater chance of seeing the Collection’s airworthy Edwardian aircraft. Dating back as far as 1909, these aircraft need very specific weather conditions to make an appearance. Last year, only one was seen throughout the entire season. So far, the new split flying displays for 2025 have already seen all five aircraft appear – and an Edwardian aircraft has appeared at two out of the three shows to date this season.
If you’re looking for something extra special, visitors can book flightline tours where you can step foot on the airfield itself, getting within touching distance of the aircraft. Various operators also offer flight experiences at an additional charge.
The Summer Air Show takes place almost a month to the day after Shuttleworth’s biggest show of the season, Festival of Flight, which saw record-breaking attendance back in June.
Marc Boult, Head of Visitor Operations, said, “Following the overwhelming success of Festival of Flight last month we’re excited to being yet another air show to audiences this summer. For the enthusiast, there are plenty of incredible displays to enjoy and for families, we’ve got a brilliant range of entertainment to keep you busy for the entire day! If you’ve not been to a Shuttleworth air show, I’d recommend this one as the perfect introduction to what we do.”
Shuttleworth’s Summer Air Show takes place on Saturday 26 July. Tickets start from £36.00 and children go free. You can book yours via www.shuttleworth.org
With it being US Independence Day tomorrow we are pleased to unveil a plethora of aircraft from the United States Air Force.
Starting with our theme of ‘Eyes in the Skies’, we are delighted to confirm there will be two U-2 aircraft on display, with one taking part in the flying programme on both Saturday and Sunday, while the second will feature on static alongside a RC-135 Rivet Joint.
Also joining us this year, and for the first time in over a decade will be the huge C-5 Galaxy, the largest aircraft in the USAF inventory! Other assets from the Americans include B-1B Lancer, which we’ve not seen since 2017, plus their C-21A, F-35A, KC-46A, KC-135R and MC-130J. In addition to the USAF aircraft this week, we can also confirm that the Italian Army will be in attendance at RIAT25, with their UH-169B helicopter on static display. Plus, aircraft from Gulfstream and Pilatus as part of our commercial showcases.
New for RIAT25 is the RIAT app. Available now on the Apple iOS and Google Play stores!
Download the app before you come to the show (signal on an airfield can be intermittent). The app will be updated with new content once the show starts, so make sure you go into the app again before you come to the showground.Click here to find out more about what’s on the app.
With barely two weeks to go until the show, tickets are flying and if you’re planning to join us for the world’s greatest airshow, this is your last chance. There are still some Sunday general admission tickets left, but be quick, this won’t be for long.
Only way in now for Saturday is with an Altitude upgrade package. Altitude is located at the heart of the showground and offers a great base to explore the whole RIAT experience from. With cool upper deck viewing spaces and a cool contemporary vibe. The all-inclusive cocktail bar and complimentary food served throughout the day, will make this an experience to remember. Don’t miss out on Saturday at RIAT.
FRIAT: Or if you’re looking for a completely immersive experience, why not book a FRIAT six-day package ticket? Offering a variety of benefits for those who want to see more of the airshow. FRIAT is excellent value, offering the opportunity to see fast jets, aerobatic display teams, historic warbirds, heavy transporters or helicopters alongside other dedicated aviation enthusiasts. But with only just over 100 FRIAT tickets left, you’ll have to be quick!
For our final update of June, we have a pair of additions to this year’s flying programme, plus a cluster of civilian aircraft on static display.
Next month SAAB will be returning to RAF Fairford with their Gripen E taking to the skies across Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Back in 2023, the display came away with the Paul Bowen Trophy for Best Solo Jet Demonstration, so we are excited to see what they have planned this summer.
Elsewhere, we are set to welcome the world’s only airworthy FIAT G.91 to Gloucestershire, which will help us celebrate the past, present and future of the Italian Air Force as their iconic display team, Frecce Tricolori, marks their 65th anniversary this year. Further strengthening our Italian contingent, we have two Aermacchi MB-326 aircraft to join the static display.
Rounding off this week, we have more aircraft on the ground as part of our ‘Eyes in the Skies’ theme, including two King Airs from Flight Precision Ltd and Metrea – who are also bringing their new Dash 8 Fireswift. More aircraft to bolster the static lineup include a CASA C-295M from the Spanish Air and Space Force, a privately owned IAR-823, and Twin Otter from De Havilland Canada.
Our special offer on the Altitude enclosure upgrade package ends at midnight on Sunday 29th June. Normal price Friday £200, special offer price just £175. Normal price Saturday and Sunday £225, special offer price just £200. Don’t miss out on this fantastic offer and experience the show from our coolest and newest offering, with delectable food, refreshing drinks and cocktails, all included! As well as live DJ music once the flying display is finished. Buy your tickets today.
This week, we’re thrilled to welcome a new nation to this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo! Making their debut appearance, the Egyptian Air Force becomes our 59th participating nation and will be bringing their Antonov An-74T Coaler to join the static display.
We’re also excited to confirm several new additions to our static lineup. The Royal Netherlands Air Force will also be attending with a pair of Chinooks, while the Spanish Air and Space Force will contribute another C.16 Tifón. From the Army Air Corps, we’re adding a fourth AH-64E Apache to the static display, alongside a Wildcat AH.1.
We’re delighted to welcome the new Army Air Corps Display Team with two Apache’s and a Wildcat to perform in the flying display, accompanied by pyrotechnics. This will be exclusive to the Friday of RIAT.
In a change to the lineup, the Whirlwind is unfortunately unable to attend. However, we’re pleased to announce that Historic Helicopters will instead be bringing their Sea King HAR.3 for the static display. Further additions include an RAF F-35B Lightning II, which will be on static display, along with a King Air 350 and a Leonardo AW139 from QinetiQ. With less than one month to go until this year’s Air Tattoo, the excitement is building fast – and there are still plenty more aircraft announcements to come in the weeks ahead!
Time is running out to secure your spot at RIAT25, with Friday and Saturday general admission sold out! Sunday is now hot on its heels. The only way in now for Friday is with an enclosure upgrade package and for Saturday is with an Altitude upgrade package. Altitude is our newest enclosure and it’s currently on special offer. Normal price Friday £200, special offer price just £175. Normal price Saturday and Sunday £225, special offer price just £200. We know how disappointed you’ll be if you don’t buy your tickets now and miss out on all the fun. Consider this a friendly reminder, buy your tickets today, before Sunday sells out too. And be a part of the world’s greatest airshow.
