What's On
Join us for 3 action packed days of over 100 hot air balloons, more than 30 aircraft displaying as well as multiple exhibitors, rides and much much more! Please note times and items are subject to confirmation at this stage.

Friday 4th June - The Spectacular Nightfire Show

The air festivals first day opens at 16:00 with hot air balloons tethering including some of our huge special shapes!  As we reach 18:30 our hot air balloons will begin to set up for their stunning mass ascent.  All of this will be followed by our spectacular evening air display, then Nightfire, where pyrotechnic aircraft displays, a hot air balloon glow and a firework finale complete your evening.  It is a sight not to be missed!
16:00               Midlands Air Festival Gate Opens
16:00 - 17:00  Hot Air Balloon Tethering
16:00 - 17:00  Character Kites
17:00 - 18:00  ​Large Model Aircraft
18:30 - 20:00  Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent 
20:15 - 21:00  Evening Air Display
21:15 - 21:45  ​​Pyrotechnic Aircraft​ Displays
21:50 - 22:15  ​Hot Air Balloon Glow
22:20 - 22:30  ​Spectacular Firework Finale
23:30               Midlands Air Festival Gate Closes

Saturday 5th June

Our second day of the festival kicks off with a spectacular hot air balloon mass ascent which then leads into our morning entertainment.  We will then begin our thrilling air show consisting of high octane aerobatics, graceful gliders and wartime aircraft!  We then finish with another of our brilliant hot air balloon mass ascents!
05:00 ​              Midlands Air Festival Gate Opens
05:30 - 07:30  Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent
08:00 - 09:00  Character Kites
​09:00 - 11:00  ​Large Model Aircraft
​11:00 - 12:30  Hot Air Balloon Tethering
​13:00 - 18:00  Air Display
​18:00 - 19:00  Character Kites
18:30 - 20:30  Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent
​21:30 ​              Midlands Air Festival Gate Closes

Sunday 6th June

Our third and final day of the festival kicks off with another spectacular hot air balloon mass ascent which then leads into our morning entertainment.  We will then begin our thrilling air show consisting of high octane aerobatics, graceful gliders and wartime aircraft!  We then conclude the 2021 air festival with a final hot air balloon mass ascent!
05:00 ​              Midlands Air Festival Gate Opens
05:30 - 07:30  Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent
08:00 - 09:00  Character Kites
​​09:00 - 11:00  Large Model Aircraft
11:00 - 12:30  Hot Air Balloon Tethering
​13:00 - 18:00  Air Display
​18:00 - 19:00  Character Kites
18:30 - 20:30  Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascent
​21:30               Midlands Air Festival Gate Closes