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
