The Blackpool Air Show will return to the promenade in Blackpool, Lancashire, for a free two-day event on 8 August and 9 August 2026. This popular summer attraction will showcase a range of military and civilian aircraft performing aerobatic displays over the Irish Sea.
Organisers at VisitBlackpool say the show is designed to bring thousands of visitors to the town to help local hospitality and tourism businesses. The flying displays are best viewed from the sands and the promenade between the North and Central piers.
The town holds a special place in flight history as it was the site of the first official air show in the world in 1909. This upcoming event is supported by Blackpool Council and remains one of the most popular free attractions in the country.
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