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Bournemouth Air Festival 2024 in United Kingdom

Check out one of Britain's greatest tourism events

Dates: August 29–31, 2024

Red Arrows at Bournemouth Air Festival
Red Arrows at Bournemouth Air Festival
Nighttime at Bournemouth Air festival

Bournemouth Beach isn't just a beautiful spot for relaxation—it's also home to the annual Bournemouth Air Festival, widely regarded as the UK's premier tourism event. Spanning 1.5 miles of award-winning coastline, the festival boasts a packed program of world-class aerobatic displays and entertainment suitable for all ages. Renowned for its spectacular air shows, this festival holds a special place among the UK's most cherished events, promising enjoyment for everyone, regardless of their interests.

Airshow Timetable & Lineup

Experience the thrill of the skies at the Bournemouth Air Festival 2024 with an exhilarating lineup of aerial displays. Flying starts early afternoon. The RAF Typhoon Display Team will dominate the daytime skies with their breathtaking aerobatics, complemented by the historic Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight featuring the iconic Lancaster, Hurricane, and Spitfire. This year marks the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, honoring those who served with a spectacular air show that showcases the prowess of the modern Air Force and inspires future generations.

Adding to the excitement, the RAF Tutor Display Team will showcase their precision maneuvers. At the same time, the return of The Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team promises thrilling jumps across all three days of the festival. For a truly mesmerizing experience, catch the RAF Typhoon and The Red Devils in special dusk displays as part of the Night Air programme, combining daring aerial feats with the stunning backdrop of the setting sun.

Entertainment

At the Bournemouth Air Festival, boredom is not an option with a wide array of activities to keep you entertained between performances. On the beach, you can kick a soccer ball around, witness impressive military demonstrations, groove to live music, explore thrilling attractions, get your face painted, or take a refreshing swim.

Visitors can anticipate a diverse lineup of attractions, including fairground rides, Pier to Pier trading, captivating fireworks displays, and exhibitions featuring vintage aircraft and demonstrations by the Armed Forces. A standout feature is the enhanced STEM Village on the beach, designed to inspire future engineers with dynamic demonstrations and displays from local and national companies in science, technology, engineering, and maths.

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