It’s not just breathtaking aerial acrobatics on offer at the Wales Airshow – there’s plenty of family fun to be had on the ground too!
With flight simulators, fun fairs, static replica aircraft, armed forces vehicles & displays and much more, there’s loads to see and do. And don’t forget plenty of food and drink on offer as well!
The ground displays are open from 10am – 6pm both days, you can arrive early to beat the traffic and take in the displays before the action in the air kicks off.
Take a look below to see what was on offer on 2023, and what to expect in 2024!
With the Wales Airshow getting better every year, the ground displays are too. As well as Swansea Prom being packed with great displays and activities, there’s even more to see and do on Oystermouth Road as well. Ground Displays stretch across the prom from the Civic Centre down to Brynmill Lane.
Refreshments
A full range of food is available in the ground display area along Oystermouth Road, the Cenotaph and also around the Civic Centre. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available. The food range includes jacket potatoes, curry, burgers, fish and chips, hog roast and crepes, as well as ice-cream, doughnuts, sweets and fudge. There is also a bar at the Civic Centre area and close to the Cenotaph.
Historical aircraft
Come and see full size replica Spitfire and Flea planes! Historical promotions representatives will be on hand to provide talks and give out facts and details about the aircraft while you explore some of the most famous planes in British military history. And you can also get inside and explore the replica Chinook too!
Armed Services
There’ll be plenty to see and do from the Armed Services including;
- Band of the Prince of Wales
- Large combat vehicles
- Information trailers
- And much more
- And you can also get inside and explore the replica Typhoon too!
Experience the action with simulators and VR experiences
Ever wanted to experience standing on an aircraft carrier when the jets are taking off? Or how about sitting in the cockpit of an RAF Red Arrow? Explore the ground displays at the Wales Airshow to find these VR Experiences and Flight Simulators, as well as many more!
Air Cadets
The Air Cadets return to Wales Airshow with lots of interactive displays showcasing the many fun activities they get to do as cadets of the services.
Meet the teams
If watching the planes from the Prom just isn’t enough, you’ll have to opportunity to meet many of the display teams on the ground.
Funfair and Amusements
Funfair and amusements will be based at the Civic Centre and on Oystermouth Road, including a red arrows simulator, thrill seeker rides, children’s rides, games and amusements throughout the Airshow weekend, fun for all the family!
Stage Entertainment
Showcasing some of the best in home-grown talent from South Wales to provide a musical backdrop for the weekend, there will be two stages at the Airshow providing live music and entertainment throughout the day at;
- The Cenotaph
- Civic Centre
| Saturday – Entertainment Stage – Cenotaph | |
| 10:00 | Swansea Music Hub – Local Bands Playlist |
| 11:00 | Welcome |
| 11:15 | The Band of The Prince of Wales |
| 12:00 | Eleri |
| 13:10 | Children’s Entertainment |
| 13:25 | Speech by the Lord Mayor of Swansea, Councillor Graham Thomas, and Councillor Champion for Armed Forces, Councillor Wendy Lewis |
| 13:30 | The Band of The Prince of Wales |
| 14:15 | Children’s Entertainment |
| 14:30 | Kid Mercury 20 |
| 15:00 | Grack Mack and the Pack |
| 17:30 | Pariyah |
| Saturday – Entertainment Stage – Civic Centre | |
| 10:00 | Swansea Music Hub – Local Bands Playlist |
| 11:00 | Welcome |
| 12:00 | Danny Sioned |
| 12:30 | Kayleigh Morgan |
| 13:15 | Will Thomas DJ |
| 15:00 | Molly Cheek |
| 15:50 | SA Collective |
| 17:30 | Local Rainbow |
| Sunday – Entertainment Stage – Cenotaph | |
| 10:00 | Swansea Music Hub – Local Bands Playlist |
| 11:00 | Rock Choir |
| 11:30 | Margot Thirlwell |
| 12:20 | Joel Clark |
| 13:40 | The Band of the Prince of Wales |
| 14:30 | Tarun Rathod |
| 15:00 | Hippie Jump |
| 15:30 | Liam J Edwards |
| 16:10 | Vanilla |
| 16.40 | Akimbo |
| 17:00 | The Band of the Prince of Wales |
| Sunday – Entertainment Stage – Civic Centre | |
| 10:00 | Swansea Music Hub – Local Bands Playlist |
| 11:00 | TBC |
| 12:20 | Pay The Man |
| 13:40 | Morro Bay |
| 14:15 | Jackson Lucitt |
| 14:45 | Drunk Poets Society |
| 17:00 | Rebecca Hurn |
