Blackpool Air Show 2026: How to get there and what to see
The Blackpool Air Show is set to take place this weekend, featuring vintage aircraft and the Army's Red Devils parachute team. While the Red Arrows will be absent due to a North American tour, organizers have provided detailed travel and traffic advice for attendees.
Why it matters
Local events like the Blackpool Air Show are significant for regional tourism and community engagement.
Image source, Visit Blackpool Image caption, The Blackpool Air Show takes place over the Irish Sea, just off the coast of Blackpool
The Blackpool Air Show takes place this weekend with thousands of people expected to head to the seaside for the free event.
This year, the Red Arrows - who have have been performing in Blackpool since the 1990s - will not be there.
The famous display team will be in North America for a 13-date, month-long tour.
But there will still be lots to see including an RAF Typhoon, vintage aircraft and a parachute display team - the Army's Red Devils.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, This year you can see the Red Devils - the Army's world-class parachute display team
The Blackpool Air Show takes place over the Irish Sea, just off the coast of Blackpool on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August.
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