International Ayr Show 2025: A Spectacular Two-Day Festival of Flight Takes to Scottish Skies
A Premier Aviation Event Returns to Ayr
The International Ayr Show-Festival of Flight is scheduled for Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6, 2025, along the scenic Ayr shorefront. The event, which first launched in 2014 and was revived by South Ayrshire Council in 2023, is expected to draw up to 90,000 spectators.
World-Class Aerial Displays
The show will feature impressive performances by the magnificent Red Arrows and RAF Typhoon, while the French Aerobatic Team, Équipe de Voltige de l’Armée de l’Air (EVAA), will make their debut appearance at the festival on Friday night.
Educational and Entertainment Features
The SKYLAB will return to the Festival Village featuring a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) marquee, offering hands-on activities and demonstrations from companies across Scotland.
Visitor Experience
Detailed display schedules and aircraft information will be available for purchase at the Destination South Ayrshire marquee in the festival village for £5. For those seeking an enhanced experience, the Chill Out Zone offers an exclusive viewing area with special bar access and luxury toilets for £8.
Significance and Impact
This spectacular aviation event has become a cornerstone of Scotland’s event calendar, showcasing the best of aerial displays while promoting STEM education and providing family entertainment. The presence of the Red Arrows, who will perform twice during the two-day event, demonstrates the show’s significance in the UK’s aviation calendar.
