Midlands Air Festival 2026

Set against the backdrop of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, the Midlands Air Festival is one of the UK’s most distinctive aviation events, combining daytime flying displays with hot air balloon launches and evening Nightfire shows. The programme typically ranges from historic warbirds and aerobatic aircraft to modern military types, with balloon ascents at sunrise adding a unique dimension to the weekend. Below is our regularly updated preview list of aircraft currently expected to take part at the Midlands Air Festival 2026, based on official announcements and reliable industry sources.