RIAT is more than just an airshow. You can experience sights and sounds that will leave your heart racing, as well as view many aircraft on our static displays, see inspirational speakers on our Inspire Stage, meet pilots and their aircrews from all over the world, and explore the world of STEM in our Techno Zone… plus much, much more!
General Admission prices for Saturday and Sunday are frozen at 2025 rates, so take advantage of the best prices available for all three days of the show.
Thinking of elevating your experience?
10% off the Aviation Club enclosure ends tonight at midnight, so be quick to secure your place in one of our most popular enclosures. This enclosure is centrally located and offers easy access to the heart of the showground, while also being the perfect place to watch the flying displays.
10% off the Cotswold Club enclosure ends Monday at midnight too. It’s RIAT’s summer garden party – dine alfresco and relax with a drink in this very civilised setting close to the Take Off Zone.
RIAT continues to grow in popularity, welcoming more attendees each year. To support this growth and improve your experience, we have introduced a brand-new Park & Ride facility at South Cerney.
This new FREE facility is a great option, as we will conduct security and ticket checks at our Park & Ride facility before you arrive at the showground. This will help you get to the action faster! You’ll also find toilets and refreshments available on-site, along with our friendly Air Tattoo Crew members who are there to assist you with any questions you may have. It’s conveniently located just outside Cirencester, and we have a dedicated fleet of 100 buses to get you into the showground. You can book this now along with your RIAT tickets.
Following a record breaking season this year, Shuttleworth is excited to announce its new air shows for 2026. There are seven uniquely themed shows for spectators to enjoy including the welcome return of their two-day spectacular, Festival of Flight.
Shuttleworth’s 2025 season – with just over a month left to go – has already broken sales records at the Biggleswade-based aerodrome. Currently, the venue looks set to welcome over 30,000 visitors to air shows alone from May – October. With these fantastic sales propelling them into their 2026 Air Show season announcement, there are some notable new elements in their latest offering.
So, what themes can visitors look forward to next year? The first show of the year will be their Season Premiere on Sunday 10 May – this showcases the history and heritage of Shuttleworth and their own Collection assets, as well as welcoming visiting display aircraft.
Saturday 30 May sees the first of the venue’s unique split flying formats – where they run both an afternoon and evening flying display on the same day. Their new Wings & Wheels theme highlights aircraft, vehicles, heritage machinery and more. A new arena area will include a racing simulator, ‘show and shine’ section, and an activity space that will see some special performances take place, all based around a central Shuttleworth Marquee that will feature a range of core Shuttleworth vehicles.
On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June Shuttleworth’s much-celebrated Festival of Flight will return. Widely considered to be one of the best displays in the country, the event will expand to feature the most amount of ground attractions and visiting aircraft at any Shuttleworth show. Across the weekend all of the serviceable Collection aircraft will take to the skies too. For 2026, there is a new Camping Bundle ticket – the very best way to experience the Festival weekend.
The Summer Air Show takes place on 25 July – here you can spend a glorious summer day at Shuttleworth as more incredible visiting aircraft displays take place, combined with displays from numerous Collection aircraft.
Flying Proms will return on Saturday 15 August with all of the pomp and circumstance visitors know and love plus fantastic formations themed to iconic music from the silver screen. New for 2026, there is now a Grand Marquee option available. By booking a table, you’ll get entry to the show, a flag, a programme and the best view of the night – as well as an exclusive bar only for Grand Marquee ticket holders.
On Saturday 29 August, another Shuttleworth staple returns in the shape of the Military show. Here you can walk amongst an ever-growing Military Camp area comprised of vehicles, re-enactments, machinery and more before you take in a thrilling display of military aircraft types from across the years.
Rounding off the season on 4 October, is another traditional Sunday show, Race Day. For this show, Shuttleworth takes inspiration from their Collection founder, Richard Shuttleworth – a true racing spirit. Highlights include the Shuttleworth Sprint and invited guest vehicles.
Air shows at Shuttleworth feature a brilliant array of free ground attractions from interactive Discovery Zones to fun fairs and simulators, vintage bus rides, tours and activities at Shuttleworth House, stunt shows and more. You can also explore the site’s stunning nine-acre Regency Garden or enjoy a bite to eat from the Runway Café or their carefully selected external caterers.
As with all Shuttleworth shows, you can enjoy an unparalleled flightline view, promising a wonderfully intimate feel as you watch world-class displays. Visitors can also rely on no additional charge for parking and children under 18 attending air shows for free (excluding Flying Proms). Groups of 15 or more can make the most of added discounts too. For just £15 per person, on select shows you can step onto the airfield itself to get right up close to incredible aircraft with a flightline tour – these are very popular so you’ll need to book them fast before they sell out. If you want to really make the most of your trip, you can also book accommodation at Shuttleworth. They’ve got 15 en-suite rooms adjacent to the Victorian mansion house on site, as well as a popular camping site with pitches at just £25 per night.
Marc Boult, Head of Visitor Operations at Shuttleworth, said, “After months of planning, we’re delighted to be sharing our new dates and themes for 2026. We’ve got all of the Shuttleworth staples our visitors have come to love, along with a new theme plus some exciting new developments to existing events. 2026 looks set to be another spectacular season so be sure to make the most of our early bird discount and look forward to your summer with us next year.”
Early bird pricing ends on 31 January 2026. Tickets go on general sale from 5 September, or you can sign up to get 48 hours priority booking from 3 September by visiting www.shuttleworth.org/airshows.
Act fast, Super Early Bird and Early Bird pricing won’t last long
Don’t forget that quantities are limited for our best general admission prices. Friday and Sunday are currently at Super Early Bird price and Saturday is at Early Bird price. We have frozen these prices at RIAT25 rates, so secure your spot now!
RIAT26 will return to RAF Fairford on 17-19 July and plans are already underway to make it the best show ever! We know we say this every year, but I’m sure you’ll agree we have succeeded every time
Why not upgrade to one of our enclosures to make your day even more special? Have you tried the Cotswold Club before? This enclosure is always one of the first to sell out.
Dine alfresco in a relaxed setting, right next to the runway and a stone’s throw from the Take Off Zone. With a delicious lunch, unlimited tea and coffee and an afternoon treat, we can see why it’s so popular
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.
