THE dates for next year's International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight have been confirmed.

The hugely popular annual event will return to Ayr shorefront from September 5-6, with tens of thousands again expected to flock to Low Green to take in the action.

This will be the third time South Ayrshire Council has organised the hugely popular festival, that packed in record crowds in 2023 and again in September 2024.

The festival will feature impressive and daring flying display programmes on the Friday night and Saturday afternoon. 

Highlight's of this year's festival included the Typhoon, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and aircraft from America and Canada to name a few.

The event’s Festival Village will also return, jam-packed with a fantastic range of family entertainment to suit all interests.

Council leader Martin Dowey said: “Our 2024 International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight drew in enormous crowds for the second year running. 

"The weather was thankfully in our favour again and people were able to enjoy spectacular aerial displays, great entertainment and activities, plus a good food and beverage offering all in the glorious South Ayrshire sunshine. 

"The success of this September’s festival has spurred us on to deliver yet another exceptional event in 2025.”

Councillor Alec Clark, portfolio holder for tourism, culture and rural affairs, said: “Following another hugely successful festival this year, it’s wonderful to be able to confirm the dates for the 2025 airshow. 

"Once again, September’s event attracted in excess of 250,000 people over both days of the festival, and we’re delighted to have received extremely positive feedback about the improvements we made on the previous year and the event as a whole.

"So, my message is, get ready for the next one and save the date!”