The Wales Airshow is set to return to Swansea this summer with an exciting new addition that promises to light up the skies after dark.
Taking place on July 25 and 26, the free event will feature a brand-new evening programme for the first time, titled Wales Airshow: Afterburn, alongside the traditional daytime flying displays and family entertainment.
Visitors attending on Saturday, July 25, can look forward to a spectacular night flying programme featuring pyrotechnic displays from the Otto Helicopter, aerobatic performances from Firebirds, the roar and glow of the RAF Typhoon’s famous afterburners, and a grand finale combining 200 drones with a fireworks display.
The daytime programme will continue to offer a packed schedule of aerial displays, including appearances from the RAF Tutor and Strikemaster Pair, alongside historic aircraft such as the Spitfire, Hurricane and Dakota.
Away from the skies, visitors can enjoy live music, fairground rides, markets and a wide range of food and drink stalls throughout the weekend.
The event takes place during the first weekend of the school summer holidays and remains free to attend.
Organisers have confirmed that the Red Arrows will not be appearing at this year’s event due to overseas commitments which will keep the team out of the UK throughout July.
However, there is optimism that the world-famous display team will return to Swansea in 2027.
Tracey McNulty, Head of Cultural Services at Swansea Council, said:
“The Wales Airshow is a fantastic annual event and if you’ve never seen a night-flying show then you have to come because it’s going to be a real treat for all the family.
“The annual Wales Airshow has been a fixture of the Swansea skyscape for more than a decade and the extra time in the air is yet another reason to visit.”
The Wales Airshow forms part of Swansea Council’s wider vision to deliver major cultural attractions and experiences for residents and visitors, helping to boost the local economy and strengthen Swansea’s reputation as a leading visitor destination.
Further displays and attractions are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
