Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the Bray Air Show takes off on Saturday, August 3rd, followed by a spectacular fireworks display on Monday, August 5th!
Bray Air Display
This year’s air show will be featuring the skills of world-class pilots who will fill the skies over Bray with aerobatics and formations! From the vintage charm of the Mustang ‘Miss Helen’ to the precision formation flying of Team Raven, prepare to watch skilled aviators defy gravity.
But the excitement isn’t just in the sky! On the ground, visitors can enjoy the Seafront Funfair that’s on all day, explore the static display by the Irish Defence Forces, and for the foodies, indulge in delicious offerings at the Food and Craft Village.
For a truly unforgettable experience, take a helicopter ride over Bray Head. The festivities start at noon, with the spectacular Bray Air Display kicking off at 3 pm.
The Line-up
- The Aer Lingus Airbus A320neo will be a showstopper
- The AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers will perform their unique formation display
- The iconic and historic Lancaster, Spitfire, and Hurricane will fly in formation during the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
- Eddie Goggins, aka The Flying Dentist, will deliver a jaw-dropping performance
- The Irish Air Corps will showcase their aerobatic prowess
- Enjoy old-world glamour with the Irish Historic Flight Foundation’s Chipmunk and Stearman aircraft
- Witness vintage aviation style from the Mustang ‘Miss Helen’, T6 Harvard, and a Spitfire (G-PRXI)
- High-energy muscle biplane aerobatics by Richard Goodwin
- Be amazed by the Royal Jordanian Falcons
- A Search and Rescue display will honour the selfless men and women safeguarding Irish lives
- Pilot Sean Bennett will fly a Stearman
- Team Raven will wow the crowd with their formation aerobatic display featuring six self-built Van RV8 aircraft
All guests are advised to arrive before 2 pm, and attendees driving to the event must pre-book their parking space online at the official event car parks before attending the airshow.
For all the details, visit the events comprehensive website at brayairdisplay.com. Here, you’ll find practical advice on how to get to Bray, pre-booking parking, shuttle bus arrangements, accessibility details, and more.
The Bray Fireworks Display
Get ready for a night sky full of fireworks on Bank Holiday Monday, August 5th! Crafted by Rocket Pyrotechnics Ireland, this dazzling show features around 193 fireworks, launching 1728 spectacular projectiles, 9 flame units, and 2.5 tonnes of thrilling effects right from the seafront opposite the Bandstand.
This year’s fantastic fireworks are proudly sponsored by The Martello Hotel, Bray. Join East Coast FM’s Rob & Laura at 9:30 pm for the exciting event build-up, with the explosive display lighting up the night sky after 10 pm to a specially curated soundtrack.
