The Northern Ireland International Airshow will not take place in 2026 after councillors agreed to postpone the flagship seaside event until 2028. The move was agreed by the borough’s Leisure & Development Committee on Tuesday evening and will be ratified by the full council next month.

On Saturday, 21 June 2025, the skies above Newtownards will come alive as the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows perform their only display in Northern Ireland this year, headlining the Northern Ireland Armed Forces Day 2025.

The NI International Airshow, Northern Ireland’s only airshow this year and one of the few on the island of Ireland, has officially announced its full lineup for the 2024 event. Scheduled for Saturday, 7th September, and Sunday, 8th September, the airshow will feature a dazzling array of aerial performances, including a special rocket launch on Saturday.

The NI International Airshow, the only airshow in Northern Ireland this year and one of the few on the island of Ireland has revealed the first batch of performers set to take to the skies on Saturday, 7th September, and Sunday, 8th September 2024. This year’s lineup promises an exhilarating mix of historical aircraft, modern military jets, and breathtaking aerobatic displays, ensuring a spectacular event for aviation enthusiasts and families alike.