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We’ve got some top entertainment and activities lined up at the Festival Village at The International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 September!
This year, there will be plenty of attractions to suit thrill-seekers. These include a zip line, and—if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to fly an aeroplane—you can find out for yourself by trying the amazing aircraft simulator. Or, make your way to the fabulous lights and attractions of the funfair.
If you’re coming to the airshow with the whole family, there’s a wide range of activities to keep children occupied in our Family Fun Village – with laser tag, zorb bubble football, mini bikes, dinosaur show, the Cosmos Planetarium and so much more.
ENTRY IS FREE!
(The funfair is open until 9.30pm)
(The funfair is open until 7.30pm)
We’ve got some new action-packed attractions this year, with more to be announced! Thrill seekers will love our zip line – which is new for 2026 – as well as the ever-popular funfair. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to fly a plane, why not try the Red Arrows simulator?
Another brand-new attraction is the drone soccer arena. This is the first of its kind in the UK and offers a unique opportunity for children and families to safely operate specialist “drone balls” inside a secure netted arena. Not just for fans of football, this hands-on activity is perfect for aviation and tech lovers alike as a way to engage with and learn about drone technology!
With an array of exhibitions on offer, there’s something to satisfy all interests. The Ayrshire Classic Car Club, Ayrshire Radio Control Car Club, Scottish Fire Brigade Heritage Trust, Scottish Aeromodellers Association, and Ayrshire Classic Motorcycle Club will be in attendance, showing off a range of classic vehicles – plus a Spitfire themed Jaguar XJ will be on display on the Low Green. The Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum and Solway Aviation Museum will also be bringing exhibits to the airshow.
There’s plenty to do for kids of all ages, including laser tag, zorb bubble football, mini Highland Games, mini bikes and track, a magic show, a dinosaur show, a circus workshop, Book Bug, and more! This year, we’re pleased to welcome a new family attraction – the Cosmos Planetarium! Throughout the airshow, guests can experience “Capcom Go! The Apollo Story” in the dome-shaped planetarium through stunning projections and surround sound.
At our Food Village you’ll find a wide variety of tasty treats to keep you fuelled up, plus, we’ll have a bar on site.
In the Local Trade Village, you’ll be able to browse a wide variety of market stalls selling goods from local vendors. Why not take home a souvenir to remember the weekend? At our merchandise stalls, you can find International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight branded goods, plus our official programmes.
The popular RAF, Army and Navy village will return to the event, with lots of great activities and personnel on hand to answer any burning questions you have about the work of the forces.
We’re especially pleased to welcome back our event charity partner – the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund – to the Festival Village. The RAF Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s longest-standing charity for serving and former RAF personnel and their families. Their marquee will be staffed by representatives from the charity who are available to tell festival goers more about the invaluable support the Fund provides.
Our popular STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Village will also return this year, with activities and representatives from the STEM sector to be announced.
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