Airbourne is a free four-day air show along Eastbourne seafront, with a flying display line about two miles long. Fast jets, historic warbirds and aerobatic teams perform over the sea, while the seafront has military exhibitions, children’s entertainment, tribute acts and fireworks.

Dates: Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 August 2027. Entry is free; the flying programme is announced closer to the show.

Official website: https://www.eastbourneairshow.com/

Photo: Stampe Formation Team at Eastbourne Airshow 2026-08-14 (3) by Andy Li, CC0.

Where to stay

Eastbourne’s seafront hotels are the best spots to watch from, and they book up months ahead. Rooms in and around the town for Airbourne week: