The iconic Red Arrows display team will perform a series of breathtaking manoeuvres and flypasts across the UK this weekend, as the Royal Air Force's Aerobatic Team begins its domestic season. After a triumphant start to their 2026 tour in Greece, the team is set to wow crowds at two major events: the English Riviera Airshow in Torbay, Devon, and the Midlands Air Festival in Alcester, Warwickshire.
Weekend Displays: Where and When
On Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, the Red Arrows will headline the English Riviera Airshow in Paignton, Devon. This three-day festival, now in its 13th year, marks the first UK airshow of the season and is free to attend. The team will perform stunning aerobatic displays alongside historic aircraft from the Second World War, as well as helicopters and parachute teams from the RAF Falcons.
Immediately following the Devon event, the Red Arrows will move to the Midlands Air Festival on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31. Located at Ragley Hall in Alcester, Warwickshire, this festival promises a mix of vintage planes, modern jets, and family-friendly entertainment. Spectators can expect the team's signature diamond formation and synchronized loops against the backdrop of the English countryside.
Summer Schedule Highlights
After a brief break, the Red Arrows will continue their summer tour with appearances at the Isle of Man TT Races on June 4 and the Gassed on Track event at Silverstone on June 6. A highlight will be the Trooping the Colour flypast on June 13, where the team will soar over Buckingham Palace to celebrate the King's official birthday. On June 14, they will perform at the RAF Cosford Airshow in Wolverhampton before heading to the United States for a month-long tour from June 27 to July 26.
Upon returning to the UK in August, the Red Arrows will take part in the Airbourne Eastbourne International Airshow on August 14 and 16, with a flypast at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on August 15. Further August displays include the Cromer Carnival on August 19, the Clacton Airshow on August 27-28, and the Southport Airshow on August 29-30. The season will conclude in October with the IWM Duxford Flying Finale.
Full 2026 Display Schedule
- May 24: 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete, Greece
- May 29-30: English Riviera Airshow, Torbay
- May 30-31: Midlands Air Festival, Alcester
- June 4: Isle of Man TT Races
- June 6: Gassed on Track, Silverstone
- June 13: Trooping the Colour, London (flypast)
- June 14: RAF Cosford Airshow
- June 27-28: Sail 250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore, USA
- July 4: International Aerial Review, New York City (flypast)
- July 5-6: FourLeaf Air Show, Jones Beach, New York
- July 11-12: Great State of Maine Airshow, Maine
- July 17-18: Thunder Over Michigan Air Show, Michigan
- July 24-26: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wisconsin
- August 14-15: Airbourne Eastbourne International Airshow
- August 15: Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (flypast)
- August 16: Lyme Regis RNLI Lifeboat Week
- August 19: Cromer Carnival and Air Display
- August 22-23: Swedish Air Force 100-Year Anniversary Show, Sweden
- August 27-28: Clacton Airshow
- August 28: Sidmouth Regatta and Airshow
- August 29-30: Southport Airshow
- September 4-5: International Ayr Show Festival of Flight, Ayr
- September 9: Guernsey Air Display
- September 10: Jersey International Air Display
- September 12: IWM Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show
- September 19-20: NATO Days in Ostrava, Czech Republic
- September 27: Le Touquet Airshow, France
- October 4: IWM Duxford Flying Finale
The Red Arrows' 2026 season promises to be one of the most extensive yet, with over 30 displays across the UK, Europe, and the United States. Fans are advised to check local event websites for exact timings and any last-minute changes.
