Do you want to experience something special this holiday? Visit the UK’s biggest air festival, the Bournemouth Air Festival, at the end of August. These are four fascinating days during which you will witness the fantastic aerial exploits of the RAF’s Red Arrows, Typhoon, and Battle of Britain aircraft. This unique event has been highly appreciated by families for years, who can witness an incredible spectacle above the ground. The biggest aviation festival in Great Britain is known worldwide and has its fans not only among aviation enthusiasts. Be enchanted by Bournemouth’s premier event.
Bournemouth Air Festival
The festival features a variety of spectacular aerial displays, military demonstrations, and entertainment activities for people of all ages.
But watching air shows is only part of it because the city offers many other attractions. When the sun goes down, the sky over the seaside resort will light up with a thousand colours, and you can enjoy the street entertainment, live music and performances in this scenery.
What can you experience at the Bournemouth Air Festival?
Here are some other things you can do at Bournemouth Air Festival with the whole family:
Night Air: One of the unique features of the Bournemouth Air Festival is the Night Air programme. It includes dusk displays with illuminated planes and fireworks, creating a mesmerizing spectacle in the night sky.
Ground Activities: Besides the air show, various ground activities are available. These include the unique Armed Forces villages with food and drink stalls, merchandise stalls and exhibits. You can visit aviation-themed shows or even chat with pilots.
The Air Festival Hospitality marquee: If you want to watch the shows from the ultimate vantage point, try The Air Festival Hospitality marquee. It is the only hospitality venue you can find on the beach directly under the central flight line. Reserve pre-booked dedicated seating on the central flight path under the exclusive marquee with access to the VIP bar. Experience daytime VIP hospitality, and get other amenities.
Amusement Park: Every festival should be complete with an amusement park, which will add splendour to every evening spent at the festival, with rides and games not only for children.
Live music and entertainment: Enjoy your time and witness all the excitement in Bournemouth with local bands, artists, and street performers!
Beach holidays: Bournemouth boasts beautiful sandy beaches where you can relax and enjoy the sea breeze. A walk along the promenade or lazy lounging on the beach? – choose how you want to spend your visit.

Bournemouth Air Festival hotel packages – stunning VIP experience at The Suncliff Seafront Hotel
Check our hospitality team and the Bournemouth Air Festival hotel packages we’ve prepared. Spend carefree time in a seaside hotel located in the centre of events during the festival. By picking The Suncliff Seafront Hotel, you have direct access to East Overcliff Drive and beaches, where you can spend a pleasant time with family or friends or a romantic evening with your significant other.
The perfect setting for a great stay
The hospitality packages at the hotel Bournemouth range from a delicious Best of British Buffet or other treats to a welcome glass of House Champagne or Summer Pimm’s cocktail. In the private guest lounges with a private toilet and licensed bar serving food, you can enjoy stunning sea views and be filled with food and drink.
And after an eventful day, come with your family for Sunday karaoke. You will spend three pleasant hours here with music, great people and laughter.