The English Riviera Airshow 2025 - dates announced!

The skies over the Bays natural amphitheatre will again come alive with some of the world's best aviation display teams from Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June 2025.

Following the resounding success of this summer's event, next year’s Airshow aims to be even more spectacular.

The 2024 event ignited community spirits as vital sponsors, generous local businesses and thoughtful individuals rallied behind Torbay Council and event partner the English Riviera BID Company to bring you ‘Your English Riviera Airshow’.

The collective efforts delivered a superb spectacle, ensuring that the English Riviera Airshow remains an annual event the region can be proud of. Notable highlights from 2024 included an improved ground-based attraction that enhanced the overall experience for attendees, evening live music which extended and diversified the event, an opening night ‘Take Off’ event to kick-off the weekend in style and the return of the RAF Typhoon display team.

With the date for the 2025 event confirmed, the challenge starts again to seek community support for the free to attend event. The English Riviera Airshow team is already hard at work, with opportunities now available for businesses and residents to be part of the crew.

The English Riviera Airshow is committed to its community-centred approach. Organisers openly invite local businesses, organisations, and individuals to participate. Your support whether financial, in-kind services, or volunteer time will directly impact the event’s resources and help us achieve our goal of delivering an event our community can be proud of.

How you can get involved:

• Sponsorship: Become a sponsor and contribute to the ongoing success of the Bay’s flagship event.
• Traders and Vendors: Showcase your products as part of the Airshow experience.
• Exhibitors: Raise awareness of your services and engage with new customers.
• Volunteer opportunities: Join our crew and volunteer your time to ensure the Airshow’s continued growth.

Visit the ‘Get Involved’ page on the English Riviera website to explore how you can play a vital role in making the English Riviera Airshow 2025 an unforgettable experience. https://englishrivieraairshow.co.uk/

Cllr Jackie Thomas, Cabinet Member for Tourism, Culture & Events and Corporate Services, Torbay Council; said; “We are incredibly excited to bring the English Riviera Airshow back for 2025. The 2024 event was a tremendous success with our biggest ever crowds and an on the ground event village that spread over three greens along Paignton and Preston’s seafronts. We are already working hard to ensure next year’s show will be even more memorable.

“Get the date marked in your calendar and keep a look out for more announcements.”

Carolyn Custerson, Chief Executive Officer, English Riviera BID Company, said; “The English Riviera Airshow is the perfect opportunity to book a weekend visit to the English Riviera and experience all we have to offer. We’ve got accommodation to suit all budgets, fabulous food and drink, attractions and a whole host of on land and at sea adventures to enjoy.

“The event is open to all, so come and make a weekend of it with us here on the English Riviera.”

Details of the flying display teams performing at the English Riviera Airshow will be announced in the first quarter of 2025.

Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor for the English Riviera Airshow 2025 should contact airshowopportunities@torbay.gov.uk more information can be found via: https://englishrivieraairshow.co.uk/

Plan and book your visit to the English Riviera via: https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/

Event Details:

• Dates: Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June 2025
• Location: Paignton Green, Paignton, TQ4 6BL
• Admission: Free (Donations welcome to support local charities)

About the English Riviera Airshow:

The English Riviera Airshow is an annual event that celebrates aviation and brings together the community for a weekend of thrilling aerial displays and family-friendly activities. The event attracts visitors from across the UK and beyond, contributing to the local economy and promoting the beauty of the English Riviera.