Wales Airshow confirms Red Arrows and announces full 2025 dates, line-up and road closures
Wales Airshow confirms Red Arrows and announces full 2025 dates, line-up and road closures
More than 200,000 people are expected to attend the event
The Red Arrows will once again headline the Wales Airshow
(Image: Richard Swingler )
One of the highlights in Swansea's annual events calendar returns to the city's bay in a matter of weeks. The annual Wales Airshow is set to attract more than 200,000 residents and visitors from across Wales and the UK, who will be treated to spectacular views of aerial displays overhead and even more on the ground, including trade stalls, food and drink, live music performances, and fun activities for all ages.
Headlining the event will be the Red Arrows, a team made up of pilots, engineers and essential support staff with frontline, operational experience. Their trademark Diamond Nine shape and combination of close formations and precision flying have made them a massive hit at the event since its inception.
Here, we've put together an at a glance guide of everything you need to know ahead of the big return of the event.
When will the event take place?
This year's Wales Airshow takes place on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6.
The site opens at 10am and closes at 6pm on both days.
Which aircraft will be on display?
RAF Red Arrows – Saturday and Sunday
Battle of Britain – Saturday and Sunday
RAF Tutor Display Team – Saturday and Sunday
Typhoon – Saturday and Sunday
Team Raven – Saturday and Sunday
The Starlings – Saturday and Sunday
Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers – Saturday and Sunday
Gazelle Squadron – Saturday and Sunday
Melanie Astles Extra 330 – Saturday and Sunday
Rolls Royce Spitfire – Saturday and Sunday
NavyWings Swordfish – Saturday and Sunday
Firebirds – Saturday and Sunday
Red Devils – Sunday
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How about ground displays?
One of the Royal Navy's two fleet squadron area diving groups will be on the ground ready to give a wave through the new Dive Tank ground display for 2025.
With a day job that combines bomb disposal and underwater diving, the mine clearance divers of the squadrons are among the most highly skilled and fearless personnel in the Royal Navy. Their work demonstrates the Royal Navy's continued contribution to the safety of the public and maritime traffic.
And that won't be the only thing. There will be plenty to see and do from the Armed Services including:
Band of the Prince of Wales
Large combat vehicles
Information trailers
A Swansea Covenant marquee with representatives of service veterans, charities and support groups
You can also get inside and explore the replica Red Arrow Hawk
The Cadets will also return to Wales Airshow with lots of interactive displays showcasing the many fun activities they get to do as cadets of the services.
What else will be there?
Funfair and amusements will be based at the Civic Centre and on Oystermouth Road, including Red Arrow and Typhoon simulators, thrill seeker rides, children's rides, games and amusements.
There will also be live music and the chance to meet the display teams on the ground.
Food
Organisers say that a full range of food will be available in the ground display area around the Cenotaph, and also around the Civic Centre.
The food range will include jacket potatoes, curry, burgers, fish and chips and crepes. Ice-cream, doughnuts, sweets stalls will also be open. Tea, coffee and soft drinks and alcohol will be available for purchase.
Road closures
This year's road closures will be as follows.
12pm Friday, July 4 until 5am Monday, July 7
Oystermouth Road / Mumbles Road will be closed in a westbound direction only (from the junction of West Way to Brynmill Lane).
In addition to this, there will be no access between the eastbound carriageway of Oystermouth Road and Bond Street, St Helens Road and Beach Street and Gorse Lane during these times.
20mph speed restriction in force on the east bound carriageway.
Access to the Marina will be maintained via Dunvant Place.
8am Saturday, July 5 until 5am Monday, July 7
Oystermouth Road / Mumbles Road will be closed in both directions. (from the junction of West Way to Sketty Lane).
Diversions will be in place.
Access to the Marina will be maintained via Dunvant Place.
Access to Argyle Street will be maintained using a short diversion via the Civic Centre.
Pantycelyn Road and Nicander Parade will be closed (between Dyfed Avenue and Townhill Road) between 8am and 7pm on both days.
6am Saturday, July 5 – 5am Monday, July 7
Guildhall Road South closed from its junction with Francis Street to Oystermouth Road
Access to Swansea University and Brynmill Lane to be maintained via Sketty Lane
There will be parking restrictions and a tow away zone from 10am on Friday, July 4 until 5am on Monday, July 7 on:
Both sides of Oystermouth Road / Mumbles Road
Both sides of Bryn Road
Mansel Street westbound
Swansea Promenade, from the Civic Centre to Sketty Lane, will be prohibited to cyclists from 7am Thursday, July 3 until 11pm Tuesday, July 8. Emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Park and ride service
A fully accessible park and ride service is available from Bay Studios (via M4 junction 42).
Click here for further details and to book your place.
Car parking
Available car parks are tiered one to three based on their distance to the event.
Online booking is available until 5pm Friday, July 4 for Saturday, July 5, and until 5pm Saturday July 5 for Sunday July 6 parking. Pay on the gate will then be available on the day if there are sufficient spaces available.
Tier one
Recreation Ground (blue)
Cost per vehicle: £20
Postcode: SA2 0AT
Swansea Civic Centre East (black)
Cost per vehicle: £20
Postcode: SA1 3SN
Guildhall Rotunda (red)
Cost per vehicle: £20
Postcode: SA1 4PE
Tier two
Paxton Street (white)
Cost per vehicle: £15
Postcode: SA1 3SA
Tier three
King George V Playing Fields (purple)
Cost per vehicle: £10*
Postcode: SA2 9AU
Pay-on-the-day car parks
A number of car parks are also available for paying on arrival on the weekend of the event.
Singleton Hospital (yellow)
Cost per vehicle: £10
Postcode: SA2 8QG
Swansea University (green)
Cost per Vehicle: £20
Postcode: SA2 8PP
Accessibility
There will be two accessible viewing areas provided at this year's airshow, both of which will have a disabled access portable toilet, a steward, foldable chairs for your companion (if required) and good views of the air displays and the beach area.
The facility is offered on a first come first serve basis.
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The National Autistic Society Swansea Branch will be present at each of the accessible viewing areas providing assistance and support to families. They will also be hosting a quiet viewing area located on the first floor of the central library in the civic centre.
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