One of the UK’s biggest and best FREE airshows, Blackpool Air Show is scheduled to return for 2023 across the weekend of the 12th and 13th August 2022 – and now confirmed for the show are the World famous RED ARROWS – appearing on BOTH DAYS!
Full details of the 2 day festival of all things aircraft, stunts and more flying specials have now been announced with the RAF Typhoon display team and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight who are also confirmed for both days of the free event.
The festival also features stalls and ground displays from the likes of the RAF, Blackpool Life Boat and is a real carnival event in the shadow of the Tower.
The best views are from North Promenade – with the displays mostly taking place over the Irish sea in front of the Blackpool Tower between the Central Pier and North Pier.
Where can I watch the Blackpool Air Show?
The displays take place in skies between North and Central Pier and over Tower Festival Headland and the tower itself. Spectators are expected to line the promenade along the whole of that route, which spans around half a mile.
How much does it cost?
The event is free to attend by the public, with no entry fee. Read on to discover everything you need to know fi you are planning to attend the airshow for 2023, including the full timetable of flypasts and where to park.
What are the timings for Blackpool Air Show?
Saturday
14:00 Red Arrows
14:28 Calidus
14:40 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
15:01 L-39
15:13 Swordfish
15:26 WASP Helicopter
15:37 Hurricane
15:49 AeroSuperBatic Wingwalkers
16:12 Harvard
16:24 Red Devil Parachute Team
16:47 Muscle Pitts
17:00 The Ravens
17:2 Typhoon
Sunday
14:00 Red Arrows
14:28 Calidus
14:40 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
15:01 L-39
15:13 Swordfish
15:26 WASP Helicopter
15:37 Hurricane
15:49 AeroSuperBatic Wingwalkers
16:12 Harvard
16:24 Red Devil Parachute Team
16:47 Muscle Pitts
17:00 The Ravens
17:24 Typhoon
Where can I park?
Car parks closest to the promenade, in the town centre, Golden Mile and near to Blackpool Tower will fill up first with vehicles advised to park further out of town and walk the rest of the journey to the show site, if possible.
Below is a guide to car parks in and around Blackpool, with the coastal resort’s council-operated car parks all using the PayByPhone system. Customers can pay using the app, their debit card over the phone or online.
Blackpool Council Car Parks
The council has a range of car parks dotted around the town, including near the promenade and also park and ride options. They are generally a cheaper and safer option that other multi-storey or unofficial locations.
You can also chance your luck at finding an on-street parking space, but they often have time-limits and a no-return policy. Traffic wardens regularly patrol the busiest areas.
Here is a map of council car parks. The most popular and busiest car parks are a stone’s throw from the main attractions, promenade and shops, so be prepared for them to be in demand at peak times. They include:
Bonny Street
Central Car Park
Chapel Street
Lonsdale Road
Bloomfield Road
Bolton Street
South Beach
How do I pay and how much is it?
It is possible to use the PayByPhone app across Blackpool, including on street parking metres.
It allows you to extend your parking directly from the app, so no walk back to the pay machine, display a ticket in your windscreen, carry cash or even a bank card if you are already registered on the app. You will also need to enter your vehicle registration.