One of our biggest free shows returns this weekend, and if the weekend weather is anything like the last event it will be a show like no other. No matter what however, thousands will turn out for one of our biggest Airshows on Swansea Bay.
In 2019 they smashed the attendance record, the weather was perfect and the organisers felt it was the best ever! They had another record breaking year last year after a Covid break, and we’re sure there’ll be record crowds out again this weekend.
We are told however, that this year promises to be the biggest and best Wales Airshow ever, for the next two days.
Regarded as one of the biggest and most popular free events in Wales and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to Swansea Bay.
Breathtaking aerobatic displays, state-of-the-art military aircraft and vintage planes from the past thrilled tens of thousands of visitors in Swansea Bay once again.
The Reds will be joined by many more aerobatic teams and displays, to be confirmed in the build up to this year’s event.
Over two days, some of the best pilots and flying display in the world use the natural amphitheatre of Swansea Bay to show their stuff, pulling off incredible aerial acrobatics. From jets to helicopters to the incredible Red Arrows, it’s two days of the year not to be missed. And even better – it’s free!
But it’s not just in the air where you’ll see all the action – Swansea Prom is also transformed with ground displays, delicious food and drink trucks, VR experiences, musicians and bands playing live music, demonstrations, family activities, rides and more! Check out more on our Ground Displays page.
It’s no surprise that over 200,000 attend across the weekend every year! Ground Displays are open from 10am – 6pm both days with flights starting from 1pm Saturday 1st July and 12noon Sunday 2nd July – and we can’t wait to see you there!
Confirmed for 2023 so far;
- RAF Red Arrows supported by DS Automobiles at FRF Motors Swansea – Saturday 5pm and Sunday 12noon
- Typhoon – Saturday and Sunday
- Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – Saturday and Sunday
- Team Raven – Saturday and Sunday
- Tigers Parachute Display Team – Saturday and Sunday
- Wildcat Helicopter – Saturday and Sunday
- AeroSuperBatics Wing walkers – Saturday and Sunday
- Yak 50 – Saturday and Sunday
- Jet Pitts G-JPIT – Saturday and Sunday
- Norwegian Vampire – Saturday and Sunday
- Republic P-47 Thunderbolt – Saturday and Sunday
- Harvard G-NWHF and Supermarine Seafire – Saturday
- Fairey Swordfish and Westland Wasp – Sunday
- Strikemasters – Saturday and Sunday
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, with flights starting from 1pm Saturday 1st July and 12noon Sunday 2nd July.
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.
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!
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 |
| 15:50 | TBC |
| 16:30 | TBC |
| 17:30 | Pariyah |
| Saturday – Entertainment Stage – Civic Centre | |
| 10:00 | Swansea Music Hub – Local Bands Playlist |
| 11:00 | Welcome |
| 11:05 | TBC |
| 12:00 | Danny Sioned |
| 12:30 | Kayleigh Morgan |
| 13:15 | Will Thomas DJ |
| 14:30 | TBC |
| 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 Luciet |
| 14:45 | Drunk Poets Society |
| 16:00 | TBC |
| 17:00 | Rebecca Hurn |
Travelling down for the Wales Airshow 2023? A range of car parks and Park & Rides have been set up to cater for the event to help make your experience as enjoyable as possible.
Available car parks are tiered 1 – 3 based on their distance to the event, as well as a dedicated Park & Ride service with express routes operating from Landore and Bay Studios (Fabian Way).
Read all the available options below to help plan your trip, and take the stress out of the event day!
Online booking is available until 5pm Friday 30th June for Saturday 1st July parking, and until 5pm Saturday 1st for Sunday 2nd parking. Pay on the gate will then be available on the day.
Electric vehicle? Find nearby charging points online here.
The free Wales Airshow returns to Swansea Bay this Saturday1st and Sunday 2nd July. For more information go – HERE.
