The Bournemouth Air Festival is the UK's largest air festival, held annually along the Bournemouth coast in Dorset, England. The 2024 event is scheduled for Thursday, 29th to Saturday, 31st August, featuring world-class aerobatic displays and entertainment for all ages across 1.5 miles of award-winning coastline

. The festival includes a variety of attractions both in the air and on land, such as Armed Forces Villages, funfair rides on the beach, entertainment in the Lower Gardens, and trade stands. There is also a STEM village and a business expo area to inspire and engage visitors

. The event is free to attend, with the best viewing points between Bournemouth and Boscombe piers. It usually features military, historic, and aerobatic air displays, including performances by the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy aircraft. The festival has been held since 2008 and typically attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators, generating significant economic benefits for the local area

. However, the Bournemouth Air Festival will not take place in 2025 due to funding cuts by the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council). Discussions are ongoing with commercial operators to potentially resume the event from 2026 onwards

. For 2024, visitors can also secure premium parking and enjoy hospitality options located on the beach directly under the central flight line, enhancing the overall experience