With anticipation building for this weekend’s Bray Air Display, organisers have released the official 2026 Souvenir Programme, giving aviation enthusiasts a detailed preview of what promises to be one of the highlights of the Irish aviation calendar. The free digital programme is now available to download from the Bray Air Display website (link below).
Taking place on Saturday, 1st August, the Bray Air Display returns to the County Wicklow seafront for its 19th year, bringing together an impressive mix of historic aircraft, military aviation, aerobatic performers and modern commercial airliners.
Among the headline attractions listed in this year’s programme are the Aer Lingus Airbus A321XLR, the beautifully restored Iolar EI-ABI, celebrated as Aer Lingus’ oldest surviving aircraft, the spectacular AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers, the Black Knights Parachute Team, Team Raven, the Irish Air Corps, and the legendary P-51 Mustang “Marinell”. Visitors can also look forward to displays from the Coast Guard, Garda Air Support Unit, Emerald Airlines, the Strikemaster jet, Richard Goodwin’s muscle biplane aerobatics and several other aviation favourites.
The programme also provides useful event information, aircraft profiles, display details and background features on many of the participants, making it essential reading for anyone planning a visit to Bray this weekend. Away from the flying display, spectators can enjoy a range of ground attractions including the seafront funfair, food and craft village, Defence Forces displays, helicopter rides and the popular “Future of Flight” technology zone.
The official 2026 Bray Air Display Souvenir Programme can be viewed and downloaded here.
As always, Flying in Ireland encourages visitors to arrive early, check event travel information in advance and keep an eye on official Bray Air Display social media channels for any last-minute updates to the flying programme.
