The Red Arrows will headline this year's Southport Airshow, performing on both days of the August bank holiday weekend. The two-day event is expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors to the seaside town.
Red Arrows schedule and timings
On Saturday, the RAF display team will take to the skies at 3.30pm, with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight concluding the afternoon's programme. On Sunday, the Red Arrows perform again at 3.30pm, with the Typhoons closing the airshow. Organisers note that timings may change due to weather conditions.
Weather concerns and official update
As of Friday, rain was forecast in Southport for Saturday afternoon. In a Thursday update, a Red Arrows spokesperson said: "With poor weather into the bank holiday weekend, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team will be doing all it can to get to planned events and displays." They added: "At this stage, displays in Clacton and Southport are unaffected but airshow crowds should continue to monitor official event and team social media pages."
Other aircraft and ground attractions
Other aircraft taking part include the P-51 Mustang, the Strikemaster Display Team, and the Gazelle Squadron. On the ground, visitors can enjoy bungee trampolines, bumper cars, and classic games like Hook-a-Duck. Aviation fans can view replica planes and try flight simulators, while the Military Village on Marine Drive will host equipment displays from the Armed Forces.
The airshow takes place on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30. Gates open at 10am, with displays running from around 12pm to 5pm. Car parking opens at 9am. Tickets are available via Visit Southport.
