The 2026 Red Arrows display season is shaping up to be one of the busiest aviation calendars in recent years, with appearances expected across major UK airshows, commemorative flypasts and international aviation events throughout the summer.
The season begins in May with appearances linked to the English Riviera Airshow in Torbay and the Midlands Air Festival, before moving into high-profile June events including the HM The King’s Official Birthday Flypast in London and the RAF Cosford Airshow.
During July, attention shifts internationally with major United States events including the International Aerial Review in New York City, the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach, Thunder Over Michigan and EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin — one of the world’s largest aviation gatherings.
August remains packed with traditional UK seaside airshows including Airbourne Eastbourne, Clacton Airshow, Southport Airshow and Cromer Carnival, alongside international appearances such as the Swedish Air Force 100-Year Anniversary Show in Linkoping, Sweden.
The display season continues through September with appearances expected at the International Ayr Show Festival of Flight, Guernsey Air Display, Jersey International Air Display, NATO Days in Ostrava and the IWM Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show, before concluding in October with the IWM Duxford Flying Finale.
Display participation remains subject to operational commitments, aircraft availability, weather conditions and final RAF confirmation.