English Riviera Air Show
Torbay Air Show, 2025
StatusActive
GenreAir show
Dates3 days June
BeginsFriday
EndsSunday
FrequencyAnnually
VenuePaignton Sands, Torbay.
Location(s)Paignton
CountryUnited Kingdom
Years active2016 – 2025
Established2016
Previous event30 May – 1 June 2025
Next event2026
ActivityAerobatic displays
Organised byTorbay Council
Websiteenglishrivieraairshow.co.uk

The English Riviera Air show, formerly known as the Torbay Air show, is an annual air show held at the beach of Paignton, in Devon, England.[1] Launched in 2016, it showcases aerial displays over Torbay, featuring performances by the RAF Red Arrows, RAF Typhoon, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Royal Navy Black Cats, and the British Army's Red Devils Parachute Display Team.[2][3]

The event is free to attend and typically occurs in early June, attracting tens of thousands of spectators. Organized by Torbay Council with support from the English Riviera BID Company and local sponsors, the airshow also includes ground-based entertainment such as live music, a funfair, STEM exhibits, and food stalls.

History

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The festival started in 2016, being held from 10 June to 12 June 2025.

Year Dates Estimated Attendance

(all days)

Notes
2016 10–12 June[4] Highlights included the RAF Typhoon, Sea Vixen, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and Red Arrows. The Tigers parachute team and several aerobatic acts also performed.
2017 3–4 June[5] 150,000[6]
2018 2–3 June[6]
2019 1–2 June[7]
2022 2–5 June[8] First display back after an absence due to COVID. Larger event year due to the Platinum Jubilee.[8] Displays were cut short on sunday due to poor visibility.[9]
2023 3–4 June[10] 198,000[11]
2024 1–2 June[12] A fatal Spitfire crash in Lincolnshire the previous week led to the cancellation of the planned RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.[13]
2025 30 May–1 June Strong winds meant there was no performance by the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team due to safety concerns.[14]


References

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  1. ^ Devon, We Are South (2019-08-30). "Torbay Airshow to be renamed following BID partnership". We Are South Devon. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  2. ^ Devon, We Are South (2025-06-04). "English Riviera Airshow 2025: A Soaring Success!". We Are South Devon. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
  3. ^ "Exact times Red Arrows will soar over Devon this weekend". Yahoo News. 2025-05-30. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  4. ^ UK, Flightline (2016-03-09). "AIRSHOW NEWS: Torbay Airshow announces aircraft line-up". Airshow Dates, News and Reviews for the UK & Europe - Flightline UK. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  5. ^ UK, Flightline (2017-06-06). "REVIEW: Torbay Airshow 2017". Airshow Dates, News and Reviews for the UK & Europe - Flightline UK. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  6. ^ a b UK, Flightline (2018-06-05). "REVIEW: Torbay Airshow 2018". Airshow Dates, News and Reviews for the UK & Europe - Flightline UK. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  7. ^ UK, Flightline (2019-06-05). "REVIEW: Torbay Airshow 2019". Airshow Dates, News and Reviews for the UK & Europe - Flightline UK. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  8. ^ a b UK, Flightline (2022-06-10). "REVIEW: English Riviera Airshow and Jubilee Weekend". Airshow Dates, News and Reviews for the UK & Europe - Flightline UK. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  9. ^ "English Riviera Air Show cut short due to poor visibility". BBC News. 2022-06-05. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  10. ^ UK, Flightline (2023-06-06). "REVIEW: English Riviera Airshow 2023". Airshow Dates, News and Reviews for the UK & Europe - Flightline UK. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  11. ^ "Torbay Airshow: Hundreds of thousands attend event". BBC News. 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  12. ^ "Red Arrows take to the skies for English Riviera Airshow 2024". BBC News. 2024-06-01. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  13. ^ "Red Arrows take to the skies for English Riviera Airshow 2024". BBC News. 2024-06-01. Retrieved 2025-06-01.
  14. ^ Woszczyk, Ella (2025-06-02). "Pictures: English Riviera Airshow 2025". www.torbayweekly.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
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