Wales Airshow

Taking to the skies over Swansea Bay on 5 and 6 July 2025

Brilliant airshow attracts huge crowds

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SWANSEA’S Wales Airshow had a fantastic weekend with hundreds of thousands of people enjoying the country’s biggest free outdoor event.

Two days of flying delighted visitors from across the UK. The council-organised event also saw huge crowds enjoy interactive activities on the ground.

Next year’s Wales Airshow, on July 6-7, will have a new partner event – the Saturday will host Wales National Armed Forces Day Swansea 2024.

Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “As one of the highlights of the annual Swansea events calendar, the annual show was a huge success, continuing to support the city’s reputation as a top class venue for major events.

“It contributes millions of pounds to the local economy and we thank local businesses and residents for their patience with the road closures and to all traders for their contribution.”

He paid tribute to the effort put in by council staff, Emergency Services, show sponsors and other council partners who helped make the event a top quality showcase for the city.

It’ll feature military displays, parades and entertainment to celebrate the contribution of those serving in the Armed Forces, veterans, reservists, cadet forces and volunteers.

2023 Wales Airshow – not long now!

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Organised by Swansea Council and Wales’ largest FREE event, Wales Airshow is taking place this weekend (1-2 July). Wales Airshow features breathtaking air displays from world-class teams and interactive ground displays.  Here are some tips to help you make the most out of the weekend:

Look to the skies

The air displays at Wales Airshow include exciting aerobatics, a variety of aircraft from vintage to modern and formation parachute exhibitions over the beautiful vista of Swansea Bay.

Display teams include the world-famous Red Arrows (supported by DS Automobiles at FRF Motors Swansea), Typhoon Display Team, Team Raven, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Norwegian Vampire, P-47 Thunderbolt, Tigers Army Parachute Display Team, AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers, Strikemaster, Swordfish, Yak 50, Jet Pitts, Harvard G-NWHF, Supermarine Seafire and Westland Wasp.

Air displays will start around midday both days, Saturday opens with the Typhoon (!) and the Red Arrows will be flying at 5.00pm on Saturday and 12.00pm on Sunday.

Make the most of the ground displays

As well as the acrobatic displays in the sky, there are interactive ground displays for the whole family to enjoy, including the chance to see replica planes including a Typhoon and Spitfire.  Experience the Red Arrows simulator and whilst there visit the DS Automobiles at FRF Motors Swansea stand.

There will be live entertainment throughout the weekend and new this year; the Motor Zone for fans of cars and motorcycles with local dealerships including Wales Airshow supporter Sinclair Group.

The excitement on the ground starts every day at 10.00am.

Take the stress out of travel

There are Park & Ride services from Landore and Bay Studios (Fabian Way) and a range of dedicated event car parks to cater for the event. Pre-book to guarantee your space here. Car Parks open at 8am and Park & Ride begins at 8:30am running through until 8:00pm.

You can also travel to Wales Airshow by train and bus with our official travel partners, GWR and First Cymru.

New for 2023 – a dedicated bike park on the Lacrosse field. Spaces are on a first come basis.

To ensure the safety of the tens of thousands of people attending Wales Airshow, a range of temporary road changes and diversions will be in place.  More information on these changes can be found here.

Download the app to keep up to date

To make the most out of your visit, download the official Wales Airshow app – the only place to get the display timetable for the weekend.  You also get live updates including any changes to the timetable, all the latest news, aircraft and team information, vouchers, and visitor information.

The app is available on both Android and Apple devices for a one-off price of £1.99, so if you have purchased the app before you can re-download it for free.  By downloading the app your contribution goes towards the cost of hosting Wales Airshow.

Keep it clean

Stay hydrated and keep Swansea litter free on Wales Airshow weekend. There will be three FREE water refill stations for you to use outside the Civic Centre, Cenotaph and opposite Brynmill Lane, and six recycling points along the promenade for you to drop off your rubbish.
You can find out more about how we’re playing our part here: sustainability. 

Information for parents

Wales Airshow is an event for the whole family. Our family-friendly facilities include baby changing facilities and free child safety wristbands.

A mobile number on a wristband is the simplest and quickest way to help a lost child. Pick up your free wristbands, sponsored by Dawsons from:

  • All car parks
  • Park and Ride drop off Civic Centre
  • Information Points at the Civic Centre and Cenotaph
  • The promenade from Brynmill Lane and the Civic Centre
  • Police and Fire Service stands at the Cenotaph

Accessible viewing areas

There will be two accessible viewing areas provided at this year’s Airshow.  This facility is offered on a first come first serve basis.

National Autistic Society Swansea branch will be at the accessible viewing areas to support families and a quiet viewing area is located on the first floor of the Central Library. More accessibility information can be found at here.

Enjoy Swansea Bay

Are you looking for things to do this summer in Swansea Bay?  Visit the Enjoy stand near the Cenotaph to pick up your copy of A Summer to Enjoy brochure packed with ideas to make your summer fun-filled.  You can also visit our website at www.enjoyswanseabay.com.

After the event, why not check out food and drink venues in the city or even make a weekend of it, head to www.visitswanseabay.com for inspiration.

Keep up to date

Give us a follow for all the latest Wales Airshow news and tag us in any images you capture over the weekend.
www.facebook.com/walesairshow
www.instagram.com/walesairshow
www.twitter.com/walesairshow

The Wales Airshow website, www.walesairshow.co.uk has all the information you need to make the most out of this year’s event.

Thanks to our sponsors and supporters

Thanks to our sponsors and supporters for helping us deliver what must surely be Wales’ largest and best loved FREE event, Wales Airshow.

Red Arrows Supported by DS Automobiles at FRF Motors Swansea
Gower College Swansea – sponsor of the (sold out) Wales Airshow Flight Deck
John Pye Auctions – supporter of the 2023 Wales Airshow
Sinclair Group – supporter of the 2023 Wales Airshow
Great Western Railway – travel partner of the 2023 Wales Airshow
First Cymru – travel partner of the 2023 Wales Airshow
Dawsons Estate Agents – sponsor of the Lost Children’s Wristbands

We look forward to welcoming you to Wales Airshow 2023 and would like to thank all of our sponsors and supporters for helping us make this Wales’ largest free family event.

Accessibility at the Airshow

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Wales Airshow organiser Swansea Council is working to ensure the event can be enjoyed by those with accessibility needs. Officers are working with National Autistic Society (NAS) Swansea branch during this year’s free-entry show on July 1 and 2.

There will be two accessible viewing areas – at the Cenotaph and Civic Centre. Each will have disability toilet provision, chairs for companions, views of the displays and beach – and NAS Swansea branch supporters to provide assistance and support to families.

There are also plans for a quiet viewing area on the first floor of the Civic’s library.

A spokesperson for NAS Swansea branch said: “We very much look forward to working with Swansea Council during the 2023 Wales Airshow and for other events in future.”

Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “We want everybody to enjoy the airshow – it’s a highlight of Swansea’s fantastic annual events programme.”

Airshow visitors will be able to make use of permanent disabled access toilets including those at Swansea Marina, the Civic Centre, Singleton Park Boating Lake, Blackpill Lido, Oystermouth Square and Knab Rock. Some require a RADAR key.

Changing Places sites, with accessible toilet facilities for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets, are available at the Civic Centre, Secret Bar and Café, Quadrant Bus Station Public Toilets (RADAR key), National Waterfront Museum, LC leisure centre and Swansea Railway Station.

At the show, most caterers, traders and displays will be located along or near to Tarmac roadway or the prom. Ramps and dropped kerbs will be located at a number of points along Oystermouth Road to improve accessibility.

Swansea Mobility Hire provides powered scooters, wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs to help people who have limited mobility to shop or visit other facilities within the city centre. The council is also working with Swansea Parent Carer Forum on the airshow and other events through the year.

The airshow’s accessible viewing areas are offered on a first come first served basis. More on accessibility.

Temporary road changes for Wales Airshow

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A range of temporary road changes have been announced to ensure that tens of thousands of people can enjoy this year’s Wales Airshow safely.

Packed Beach

The free-entry two-day event is due to take place on July 1 and 2 with a series of world-class displays over Swansea Bay.

Temporary road changes for the 2023 show are the same as those that were in place for last summer’s highly successful event.
They will include seafront sections of Oystermouth Road and Mumbles Road, a number of roads in Sandfields plus Pantycelyn Road, Townhill. Diversions will be signposted.

Swansea Prom, from the Civic Centre to Sketty Lane, will be not be accessible to cyclists from 7am June 29 to 11pm July 4.

Emergency access will be maintained at all times and access to the Marina, Singleton Hospital and Swansea University will remain. Other directly affected businesses and organisations have been notified.

Safety for all remains a key priority on what will be a busy weekend in the city. Arrangements are in place for spectator parking and access, with facilities such as park and ride in place.
Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “We thank everybody in advance for their cooperation and understanding.”

People with road access concerns or event-related issues over the two days of the airshow can phone the dedicated resident and business contact line on 01792 635428 from 10am-6.30pm. Other queries: special.events@swansea.gov.uk – 01792 635428 (normal office hours).

More:
• Pre-booked parking: www.walesnationalairshow.com/information/parking/
• More info: www.enjoyswanseabay.com/residents
Wales Airshow 2023 – road changes include:
From noon Friday June 30
• Oystermouth Road / Mumbles Road will be closed in a westbound direction only – from the junction of West Way to Brynmill Lane. There will be no access from or to the eastbound carriageway of Oystermouth Road at the junctions with Bond Street, Beach Street and St Helen’s Road (junction nearest the Bay View Bar & Thai Restaurant) during these times
• Access to the Marina will be maintained via Dunvant Place.
Then from 5am Saturday July 1 to 5am Monday July 3
• Oystermouth Road / Mumbles Road will be closed in both directions from the junction of West Way to Sketty Lane and diversions will be in place and signposted.
• Access to the Marina will be maintained via Dunvant Place.
• Access to Argyle Street will be maintained using a diversion via the Civic Centre.
• Pantycelyn Road will be closed (between Dyfed Avenue and Townhill Road) from 8am-7pm on the Saturday and Sunday
• Access to Swansea University & Brynmill Lane to be maintained via Sketty Lane
For safety, security and to aid traffic movement some roads will be kept free of parked vehicles. This will mean parking restrictions on some roads. Those affected by these closures are asked to move their vehicles to an alternative location.
There’ll be parking restrictions and a tow-away zone from noon on June 30 to 5am on July 3 on:
• both sides of Oystermouth Road / Mumbles Road in the airshow area – please visit www.walesnationalairshow.com/information/roadclosures for more detail and a map of the airshow area;
• on both sides of Bryn Road.
Swansea Prom, from the Civic Centre to Sketty Lane, will be not be accessible to cyclists from 7am June 29 to 11pm July 4.

Spectator favourite Team Raven return to Wales Airshow

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Popular South Wales-based Team Raven, a formation aerobatic display team flying self-build aircraft who have performed across Europe return to Wales Airshow for 2023!

Formed nine years ago, the six hugely experienced pilots fly 21ft-long Vans RV-8 planes which have a maximum speed of 220mph.

Image: Team Raven

Already announced are the Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster bomber as part of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – and crowd favourites the RAF Red Arrows and RAF Typhoon Display Team.

There’ll be many other stars of the skies too – and a wide range of family fun on the ground, including displays, virtual reality experiences and live music.

Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “We’re delighted that Team Raven will be flying over Swansea again this summer. It’ll be great to have them back over the skies of Swansea.”

“We thank all the traders and our sponsors for their contribution to the show’s ongoing success.

“The show always has a real family atmosphere which results in a great weekend for all involved. It contributes millions of pounds to our local economy.”

Find out more about what’s coming up at this year’s Wales Airshow

Returning to the skies above Swansea Bay 5 and 6 July 2025!

Featuring breathtaking aerobatic displays, state-of-the-art military aircraft and vintage planes from the past, tens of thousands of visitors enjoy the Wales Airshow in Swansea Bay every year. Expect to see exciting air displays, incredible ground displays, entertainment and much more. For updates, sign up to our mailing list and be sure to follow us on social media.

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