The International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight is a major airshow held at Ayr's Low Green and shorefront. The 2023 event took place from Friday, 8 September to Sunday, 10 September 2023, featuring impressive flying displays including RAF Chinook, RAF Typhoon, Spitfires, and a STEM-focused Gravity Industries Jet Suit demonstration
. Tickets for the 2023 show included options such as photography passes (£10 per day) for prime viewing spots and VIP passes (£35) with access to a bar, food vendors, and luxury facilities
. Hospitality tickets for 2024 were priced at £75, offering tiered seating, a buffet, a bar, and park and ride access, with early booking recommended due to limited availability
. The airshow was revived in 2023 after a hiatus since 2018, with South Ayrshire Council funding the event to run annually for five years starting in 2023
. The 2025 show is scheduled for Friday, 5 September and Saturday, 6 September, with flying on Friday night and Saturday afternoon, featuring all RAF assets
. The event is distinctive for its partnership with STEM organization theSKYLAB, incorporating educational activities alongside the aerial displays
. For tickets and more details, visitors are advised to book early via the official Ayr Show website or South Ayrshire Council channels, as passes and hospitality options are limited and popular
