If you’re suffering with post-RIAT blues, you can still secure your spot at next year’s show for a discounted price!
General Admission prices for Saturday and Sunday are frozen at 2025 rates. Take advantage of Super Early Bird pricing for Friday and Sunday, and Early Bird rates for Saturday. We’ll be returning to RAF Fairford for another fantastic show on the 17–19 July 2026.
Take your enclosure experience to new heights with our Altitude enclosure – returning to RIAT26!
Altitude offers great views of all the action in the air, and it’s a great base to explore the whole RIAT experience from. With a markedly different feel to any other enclosure, in RIAT25 Altitude had upper deck viewing spaces and a cool, contemporary vibe. Complete with an all-inclusive cocktail bar with selected wine, prosecco, beer, cider, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks, complimentary food and a DJ, Altitude is an upgrade experience like no other at RIAT.
The Victory Show, the largest WWII re-enactment weekend of its kind in the UK, is back from Friday 29th – Sunday 31st August 2025
This year, The Victory Show marks its 20th anniversary while also commemorating the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day.
The Victory Show is held at Foxlands Farm, a privately operated family farm located in the village of Cosby, Leicestershire. The event commences on Friday, 29th August and is anticipated to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors throughout the weekend. The farmland will be transformed to authentically portray life during the war years, featuring trenches, numerous heavy armoured vehicles, halftracks, and up to 300 military vehicles. Additionally, attendees can enjoy an extensive display of World War II aircraft over the course of the weekend.
This three-day event includes an Educational Day for school children and their teachers on the first day, with participation from students representing schools across the county. The programme provides insight into life in the 1940s and offers question-and-answer sessions with more than 120 re-enactor groups. These activities provide an enriching academic experience designed to enhance students’ understanding of this historical period.
On Saturday, 30th and Sunday, 31st August, the Show will be in full operation, featuring military vehicles, the United Kingdom’s largest collection of 1940s living history displays, and the country’s most extensive WWII battle re-enactment. This year’s airshow will include classic WWII warbirds, with additional fly-ins which will form part of the static aircraft display. Participating in the airshow include:
• Avro Lancaster Bi PA474
• Hawker Fury
• P-51D Mustang ‘Jersey Jerk’
• Thunderbolt – P-47D
• Hawker Hurricane – Mk.1 P2902
• Hawker Fury FB.11
• Douglas Dakota DC3
• The Last Dog Fight Display Team – featuring the Piper and Storch aircrafts
• Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc – Saturday 31st August & Sunday 1st September
• Jungemeister
• Catalina
• Harvard G-BJST – Wacky Wabbit
• Douglas A-26C
• Hawker Hurricane MK 1 V7497
• Messerschmitt ME108
With it being the 20th Anniversary, The Victory Show has some additional attractions for visitors to enjoy this year, including:
• The Weald Foundation will be attending to show their original fully restored leicheter Panzerspahwagen (2cm) (Sd.Kfz.222) Ausf. A (4.Serie) and their original leichter Panzerspahwagen (Fu) (Sd,Kfz.223) Ausf. A (3. Serie). These will run before the public. Meticulously rebuilt to factory specification and maintained in full working order. These armoured cars are the only operational examples of their variant anywhere in the world.
• The ‘Standing With Giants’ Charity will run a mini display of their life size figures at the show. Visitors can walk through the display and explore the short documentary videos on their phones via QR codes spread around the installation.
• Guest Speakers including Bruce Crompton from Amazing War Stories, David Willey former curator at The Tank Museum, Crispin Thomas – The Standup Historian, Rony Rushmer author of SAS Duty Before Glory – a talk on SAS Great Reg Seekings and Tom Petch who is an award winning film director and ex SAS Commander, author of SAS Speed, Aggression, Surprise, the secret origins of the special air service.
The primary objective of the Victory Show is to offer a World War II-themed event that is accessible and enjoyable for individuals of all ages and interests. The event is dedicated to honouring all World War II veterans, recognising their invaluable contributions and acknowledging that our present-day lives have been profoundly shaped by their sacrifices.
The daytime entertainment appeals to families, older adults, and professionals from Leicestershire as well as from across the United Kingdom, Europe, and further afield. First-time attendees can expect a rewarding and engaging experience at the Show. This event provides a comprehensive representation of life during the war years, enhanced by an aircraft display that offers a unique feature unmatched by other events in the country.
This year the popular 1940s-themed dinner dance on Saturday night will feature live entertainment, big band performance and a headline appearance by the nation’s premier wartime act, The D-Day Darlings.
The continued success of the Show is attributed to the diversity of its programme, the dedication and experience of its staff, and the level of publicity and media coverage it receives. The event also provides support to several charities by assisting with fundraising efforts, including SSAFA, The Royal Marines Charity & Historical Society, The Royal British Legion, The Veterans Foundation, Standing with Giants Charity, among others.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND A LINE UP OF PARTICIPATING WWII AIRCRAFT VISIT: www.thevictoryshow.co.uk
Celebrate the very best of British innovation at Shuttleworth on Saturday 30 August with the Best of British Air Show. As regular visitors to Shuttleworth will know, the aerodrome near Biggleswade is also home to an internationally renowned Collection of airworthy aircraft (from the oldest airworthy British aircraft – the Blackburn Monoplane – to a genuine Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vc), veteran vehicles and more. At the Best of British Air Show later this month, these incredible assets will appear as part of their respective air displays and vehicle parades. Joining them, once again, will be a range of exciting visiting air display acts and vehicles.
Highlights in the air include Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron’s de Havilland DH.100 Vampire – an exceptional example of an early jet – as well as various helicopters in the form of two Westland Gazelles from the Gazelle Squadron, a Westland Lynx and a Westland Wasp. Unique to this show are some exciting pair formations that see a visiting aircraft team up with their Shuttleworth Collection counterpart. Aircraft Restoration Company’s Westland Lysander will join the Collection’s ‘Lizzie’, and The Fighter Collection’s Gloster Gladiator will fly with Shuttleworth’s Gladiator, before all four appear together in a tribute to the Bristol Mercury engine. There will also be a formation dedicated to the Cambridge and Oxford University Air Squadron’s 100th anniversary.
With Shuttleworth’s new split flying format, visitors can enjoy two air displays for the price of one – the first taking place at 14:00 and the second at 19:00 – where you might get the chance to see the Collection’s Edwardian aircraft airborne (if the weather is kind).
Outside of the air display, there’s a brilliant range of ground attractions that are all included in the price of a ticket. Shuttleworth’s Learning Team will present their ever popular interactive Discovery Zones aimed to inspire the next generation of engineers, pilots and enthusiasts. There will also be free rides for children to enjoy. The Cambridge and Oxford University Air Squadron will be on site with three static aircraft on display: a Grob Tutor, a Scottish Aviation Bulldog and a de Havilland Chipmunk. Visitors can browse a stunning range of British vehicles from both the Collection and invited guests, and you can even hop on a vintage bus to travel the site in style. Up at Shuttleworth House, former home of the Collection’s founder, Richard Shuttleworth, there are more activities for children, grand rooms to explore plus guided tours for a small additional fee.
Marc Boult, Head of Visitor Operations at Shuttleworth, said, “Shuttleworth is itself a British institution, from the Shuttleworth family’s legacy to the Collection’s fascinating working aircraft and vehicles. What better place to celebrate the remarkable British achievements in aviation and automotive history?”
Tickets are available from shuttleworth.org from just £36.00 and children go free.
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.
Have you taken the photo that perfectly captures the unforgettable energy of RIAT 2025? Don’t miss your chance to enter our RIAT25 Photo Competition –and you could win an epic prize bundle!
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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
