The Red Arrows At Festival Of Flight. © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Nick Blacow (3)

Festival of Flight Air Show

Following the record-breaking success of our second year, Festival of Flight returns with another spectacular weekend-long celebration.

In true Shuttleworth style, we’ll bring you a stellar line up of breath-taking air displays from the very best UK international visiting aircraft as well as showing off all of our serviceable Collection aircraft over the two days.

But that’s not all… the Festival sees more FREE ground attractions than ever before spread across the entire Shuttleworth site. From simulators to fun fair rides, stunt shows, parades, interactive Discovery Zones plus Shuttleworth House and Swiss Garden to explore, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained.

Don’t want to fun to end? Why not camp with us and turn your flying visit into an unforgettable stay? Find out more about our Festival of Flight Camping Bundle.

Please note: the image above is from our 2024 event and may not represent 2025 aircraft attendance.

All aircraft and vehicle appearances are subject to weather and serviceability.

Pre-sale (Members & sign-ups) opens 10:00 Wednesday 3 September
Public on sale opens 10:00 Friday 5 September

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Event Details

27 - 28 June 2026
09:00 - 21:00
Early bird rates only until 31 Jan 2026
Tickets from £34.00 and kids go FREE!
Camping bundle ticket available
Group rate available
Free parking

A truly spectacular airshow weekend... the content, the displays, the atmosphere, the family entertainment, one of the best airshows I’ve attended anywhere in years.

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the number one show of this type in Europe

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Aeroplane

Up there with the best shows I've been to in 36 years, not just at Shuttleworth, anywhere. Fantastic displays, unusual formations, rare visitors plus the stars from the home team, rounded off with a full set of Edwardians in beautiful light and the closing four ship.

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We had such a great time! So much to do and see 💜

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Mum's Guide to Hitchin

Shuttleworth has a certain magic. There's nothing else like it, and when the weather is good, and the aircraft so unique, its truly heaven on earth for aviation enthusiasts.

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There is little doubt that in the space of just two years, the Shuttleworth Festival of Flight has cemented its place as one of the highlights of the UK display season.

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Review from FlightlineUK

Itinerary

27 - 28 June 2026

09:00 Gates Open
09:00 Ground Attractions Open
14:00 First Flying Display Commences (approx.)
17:30 First Flying Display Ends (approx.)
20:00 Second Flying Display Commences (approx.)
21:00 Second Flying Display Ends (approx.)
21:00 Gates Close

Aircraft line-up

Collection & Visiting Aircraft

Information to come

Collection & Visiting Aircraft

Information to come

FREE ground attractions included in your ticket

Ferris Wheel At Season Premiere 2025 © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Mach 3 Studio

FREE fun fair

Fun for kids big and small (and those who are still kids at heart).

Clayton & Shuttleworth Heritage

Learn more about how the Shuttleworth family fortune was made. See live demonstrations from various heritage exhibits from Clayton & Shuttleworth – one of the early builders of portable steam engines and thrashing machines.

Bofors Anti Aircraft Gun

Let our enthusiastic team of volunteers guide you through working the BOFORS gun yourself. This interactive exhibit can be operated by ages 3 – 93!

Simulator At Festival Of Flight. © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Nick Blacow

Discovery Zones

Let the kids loose on a fantastic range of activities, from ‘make & paint’ to STEM related educational experiences.

Shuttleworth House

Opening times TBC.

With so much going on across the site, why not take a break to see where Richard Shuttleworth – our patron and founder of the Shuttleworth Collection – grew up?

Vintage Bus Rides

Step aboard one of Shuttleworth’s vintage buses and enjoy a trip to Shuttleworth House and back, as well as rides along the front of the Collection Hangars.

Swiss Garden

Step through ornate iron gates into the quiet idyll of Swiss Garden. With quirky structures to find, and resident peacocks, it’s the perfect shady retreat on a summer’s day.

Visitor information

Trade stalls

Spend some time browsing and shopping for a variety of aviation memorabilia, gifts, souvenirs and crafts along.

Caterers At Season Premiere 2025 © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Mach 3 Studio

Food & drink

Keep yourself and the kids going with some delicious take-away food and drink from our carefully curated caterers, or head to the Runway Café for seated dining.

Airshow programmes

Coming to one of our 2026 Air Shows? Why not pick up a programme?

Available to purchase online in advance now or on the day, these limited-edition air show programmes will be a superb souvenir from your day at Shuttleworth.

Order yours now along with your air show ticket and it will be ready waiting for you to collect from the Shuttleworth Shop or the Information Pod on the day.

Children On The Paddocks. © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo William Hopkinson

Ticket protection

Our Ticket Protection offers piece of mind when purchasing your ticket. However, as is the case with any Ticket Protection policy, there will be some specific circumstances when this may not be valid.

To find out more about our Ticket Protection, please head to: Ticket Protection – Shuttleworth Events & Attractions

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Family At Season Premiere 2025 © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Mach 3 Studio

FAQs

Please visit our FAQ page for more information.

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Flightline tours

Get right up close to the aircraft appearing at our Best of British Air Show as an experienced guide takes small groups directly onto the airfield. This is the closest you’ll get to our working aircraft and really does make your experience extra special. Just £15 per person.

Flightline tours are available within your booking journey when purchasing air show tickets.

Stay with us

Camping

Pitch up at Shuttleworth with a tent or caravan. Enjoy that extra time on site with the option to take a break during an air show, and knowing you don’t have a long journey home at the end of a fun-filled day.

From 1-person tents to large motorhomes.
£25 per pitch, per night
Available from 1 to 5 nights: Wednesday– Sunday

Or book a Festival of Flight Camping Bundle to make the most of your weekend. Find out more >

Camping is available within your booking journey when purchasing air show tickets.