The countdown is on as the 2025 Southport Air Show gets set to roar back to the iconic Sefton coastline.

Taking place across two days (30–31 August) it promises to bring adrenaline-pumping displays, jaw-dropping aerobatics and the unforgettable thundering of engines over the beach.

Only ticket holders get the heart-racing rush of jets screaming directly overhead, the unbeatable front-row views, and the electric atmosphere on the ground that makes the Southport Air Show one of the largest in the North West.

Inside the event you'll find:

-             The Military Village where you can meet pilots, explore aircraft, and get hands-on with amazing interactive displays.

-             Award-winning local food vendors serving up crowd-pleasing bites and street food favourites.

-             Live entertainment including our famous detailed commentary and a whole host of family activities all day long throughout the site.

-             Prime views and seating areas where you can catch every loop, roll, and sonic boom.

The 2025 Flying Programme – Bigger, Louder, Unmissable

Cllr Marion Atkinson, Leader of Sefton Council, said: “The 2025 Flying Programme promises to be bigger, louder and unmissable!

“It's one of my favourite events and has been since I was lucky enough to the the portfolio holder overseeing the amazing work our Tourism team do.

“This year's line-up is stacked with iconic planes of the past flying aside modern marvels, promising to be a great mix that aviation fans will love.

“Tickets are selling fast so you don't be the one that missed out! Book now to guarantee your spot.”

Confirmed displays include:

• Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – Lancaster, Hurricane & Spitfire
• Typhoon – raw speed and power at its finest
• Tutor – RAF precision and skill
• The Falcons Parachute Display Team – Britain's elite skydivers
• Melanie Astles Extra 330 – gravity-defying aerobatics
• Richard Goodwin Jet Pitts – classic stunt plane, jet-powered twist
• Team Raven – close-formation flying at its most daring
• Rolls Royce Spitfire XIX – engineering beauty in motion
• Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers – vintage biplanes meets fearless performers
• The Starlings – thrilling formation aerobatics
• Jet Provost – a Cold War trainer turned crowd-pleaser
• DH Vampire – historic jet heritage
• Navywings Swordfish – a rare Second World War torpedo bomber
• Great War Display Team – reliving early aerial combat
• Strikemaster Pair – twin-jet formation drama
• Sea King – iconic helicopter in flight
• L-39 Albatross – sleek, fast jet trainer
• A-26 Invader – a powerful new addition to this years line up

🎫 Tickets are selling fast - don't be the one watching from a car park wishing you were inside. Book now to guarantee your place at the most exciting weekend of the summer. https://www.seetickets.com/go/airshow

Media Contacts

Suzie Heylings, Alexis Bird, Rachel Emson

Planning@viv-id.co.uk

0161 819 5140

Notes to Editors:

• B-roll, imagery, and interview requests available on request.
• Full flying times will be announced the week of the event.
• The Southport Air Show is organised by Sefton Council.