Blackpool Air Show returns free on August 8 and 9

Aircraft will be back over Blackpool’s seafront this August as Blackpool Air Show returns to the Promenade for a free two-day programme.

The event is confirmed for Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, with opening times of 10:00 to 17:00 on both days. The venue is Blackpool Promenade, Blackpool, FY1, and entry is listed as free by VisitBlackpool.

This preview is for readers deciding whether to attend the seafront spectacle, especially those interested in military aircraft, civilian displays and British aviation.

Two free days on Blackpool Promenade

Blackpool Air Show 2026 is scheduled across the weekend of August 8 and 9, placing the flying displays over the town’s iconic seafront.

VisitBlackpool lists the event as free, with the same public opening window on both days: 10:00 to 17:00. No booking details are included in the source information, and further programme details have not yet been released.

Military and civilian aircraft over the seafront

The confirmed programme description says the Air Show will feature military and civilian aircraft performing over the seafront.

The event is billed as a showcase of British aviation, with flying machines and pilots forming the central attraction. VisitBlackpool says more details are still to come, so the individual aircraft line-up and running order have not yet been published in the available source material.

For now, the clearest draw is the setting: aircraft displays above Blackpool Promenade, using the seafront as the public viewing backdrop. That makes the event a straightforward option for people looking for a free outdoor day built around aviation rather than a ticketed indoor attraction.

Useful details before planning a visit

• Blackpool Air Show 2026 runs on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9.
• The listed opening times are 10:00 to 17:00 on both days.
• The venue is Blackpool Promenade, Blackpool, FY1.
• The price is listed as free.
• The programme is expected to include military and civilian aircraft displays.
• More details on the display programme are still to be announced by VisitBlackpool.

Filming and photography notice at the event

VisitBlackpool’s event notice says live filming and photography will take place at Blackpool Air Show.

It also states that pictures provided may be used by VisitBlackpool for promotional purposes. Anyone who does not wish to be included is directed in the source notice to contact the VisitBlackpool Web Team.

No accessibility, food stall, transport or booking information is included in the available event notice.

Source: Visit Blackpool Events

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This preview is based on the confirmed VisitBlackpool event listing for Blackpool Air Show 2026.

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• Confirmed the event dates as August 8 and August 9, 2026.
• Checked the listed opening times of 10:00 to 17:00 on both days.
• Confirmed the venue as Blackpool Promenade, Blackpool, FY1.
• Used only the listed price, programme description and filming notice from the source.

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2026-06-11 17:53

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