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

Two days of flying featuring The Red Arrows, RAF Typhoon and many other displays delighted visitors from across the UK.

The Swansea Council-organised event saw huge crowds enjoy a wide range of interactive displays, activities, and live entertainment on the ground, as well as seeing the action in the air.

Among the features and new for 2025, was The Royal Navy’s Fleet Squadron Area Diving Group, with their exciting Dive Tank display, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the daring world of Mine Clearance Divers.

Councillor Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration, Events and Tourism, at the council, said: “As one of the highlights of the annual Swansea events calendar, the airshow was a huge success, continuing to support the city’s reputation as a top-class destination for major events. 

“The stars of the free-entry show included the hundreds of thousands of visitors who enjoyed a day out or a weekend in Swansea. The family atmosphere resulted in a great weekend, and Saturday’s rain didn’t dampen the mood.

“The airshow 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 to the latest show’s success.

“We also appreciate the understanding of those whose daily routines were affected by the road changes implemented for everyone’s safety.” 

The council thanked everyone who attended the airshow, as well council staff, emergency services, show sponsors and other council partners who helped make the event a top-quality showcase for the city. 

Swansea has a wide range of top-quality events this year and is welcoming the return of IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea on July 13.

Find more information on the summer’s events in Swansea go to www.visitswanseabay.com 

The two-day Wales Airshow – organised by your council – is back!

Head of cultural services Tracey McNulty said: “Tens of thousands of people will attend this exceptional show – there’ll be lots to enjoy.

“We thank those whose daily routines may have to change due to the road changes which are in place for the safety of all. We also thank all our sponsors and supporters.”

New features this year include a Veterans’ Village to honour all ex-Service people. The airshow takes place close to Armed Forces Week and visitors will be able to celebrate the contributions made to the UK by those who serve and have served in the forces. The show will mark Wales Armed Forces Day, with Saturday activity including a stage ceremony – from noon – and entertainment.

See the Red Arrows, if you can. They’re due to appear over Swansea at 5.15pm on Saturday. 

The weekend will also see the return of the RAF Typhoon on both days and a Royal Navy Black Cats Wildcat.

Aerobatics specialists Team Raven, the Norwegian Vampire and the Army’s world-famous Red Devils Parachute Team are also due to appear – plus a Fairey Swordfish bi-plane, the Westland Wasp helicopter, a Rolls Royce Spitfire (Sunday only), a Yak50, the Starlings Aerobatic Team, the Gazelle Squadron helicopter display team, a Sea King helicopter and the Firebirds Aerobatic Team.

There’ll be ground displays for all the family including a replica Hurricane and Typhoon, military displays, food and drink, live entertainment, a funfair, vintage military vehicles, a D-Day mobile museum, trade stands, the Motor Zone for fans of cars – and a new family fun area. 

There’ll be flight simulators, the Band of the Prince of Wales, large combat vehicles and the Veterans’ Village.

The Veteran’s Village, supported by The Royal British Legion, will feature a range of service-related charities that assist the armed forces community locally and nationally.

There are still spaces available in the pre-bookable dedicated car parking, park and ride facilities will be available at Bay Studios and the council’s Landore P&R site, and you can travel to the show by train and bus.

The Wales Airshow official app offers access to the official timetable of displays, live updates, plane bios and more. It’s available on Android and Apple devices for a one-off £1.99; it can be re-download for free if you’ve bought it previously.

Organisers and partners are taking measures to minimise the event’s environmental impact. These include more recycling points than ever before and three water refill stations. 

Free lost child wristbands are available from airshow information points, car park staff, cadets and stewards located along the promenade, and from the police and fire service stands at the Cenotaph.

First Aid points will be manned by St John Ambulance personnel.

Sponsors and supporters includeAerodyne, Day’s Rental, First Cymru, FRF DS Swansea, FRF Toyota, Great Western Railway, Greatest Hits Radio, Lidl, Radnor Hills, Royal British Legion, Transport for Wales and Travel House.