Swansea Council confirmed the shake‑up, saying the switch from its traditional early‑July date will allow the Airshow to become the official opener to the school summer holidays. The authority says the move avoids back‑to‑back major events after Ironman was scheduled for July 11 and 12.
Council leaders say the new date gives the Airshow more breathing room and will help businesses, residents and visitors plan ahead for one of Wales’ biggest annual spectacles.
Rob Stewart, Leader of Swansea Council, said:
“We want to give businesses, residents and our communities six months’ notice so they can start planning their summer now.”
With the new date locked in, the council says it is working with partners on a series of fresh attractions in the air and on the ground, promising what it describes as a bigger “wow‑factor” for the 2026 crowds.
Rob Stewart said:
“We want the Wales Airshow to be bigger, better and more exciting than ever. We’ve got lots of great new ideas to keep the crowds entertained over the two‑day event.”
The Wales Airshow first took off in 2007 and has grown into one of Wales’ most popular free events, becoming an annual fixture from 2015. The council says the show now regularly attracts around 250,000 visitors, with past highlights including the Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Ground attractions will once again line Swansea’s seafront, with the council confirming that Oystermouth Road will be closed for the weekend to create space and manage the huge crowds.
More details — including the new attractions — are expected to be announced in the coming months.
