Enjoy history-making moments together with live-action flying events each telling an important story inspired by historic Duxford's past.
Discover IWM Duxford's D-Day story in this 80th anniversary year, uncover the story of the fighter pilots who made Spitfire history, and step back in time to Summer 1940 for a Second World War experience that can't be taught in classrooms.
As a charity, every event ticket purchase helps IWM continue to tell stories for future generations. Thank you for your support.
Duxford Air Shows 2024
2024 Flying Events
Duxford Flying Evening
Saturday 17 August 2024
Enjoy after-hours entry to IWM Duxford and more at this very special flying display.
Witness the aircraft that still call Duxford home take to the skies as the sun goes down and dusk turns to dark across this historic Second World War airfield.
Duxford Flying Finale
Saturday 5 October 2024
Celebrate the highs of all our 2024 Flying Season events as we close the year in style!
Join the final show in our flying calendar and discover the magic of a live flying display plus our museum, exhibitions and hangars.
Flying Days 2024
Flying Days are a series of special themed events throughout the summer, reflecting on the role Duxford has played in aviation history. These special events provide a scheduled flying display on top of your great day out at IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire.
Flying Days: VE Day
Sunday 5 May 2024
Our 2024 Flying Season premiere!
The first of our special themed events showcasing Duxford's place in history. Celebrate the role aviation played in the path to victory.
IWM members go free.
IWM members go free to Flying Days. Become a member before you book, from just £5 a month.
Flying Days: The Americans
Friday 26 July 2024
A tale of two countries bound by duty.
Find out about the special relationship between the USA and Britain with a few surprises in the sky and a great day out on the ground.
IWM members go free.
IWM members go free to Flying Days. Become a member before you book, from just £5 a month.
Flying Days: 19 Squadron
Saturday 31 August 2024
See super Spitfires fly!
Discover Duxford's legendary fighter pilots at Flying Days: 19 Squadron, a very special family-friendly event that honours their place in history.
IWM members go free.
IWM members go free to Flying Days. Become a member before you book, from just £5 a month.
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As a charity, please support us by securing your advance tickets to our events and more.
From programmes to sun hats, there is a range of exclusive merchandise available to pre-purchase for collection on the day when you book your tickets.
Enjoy year round free entry to IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast. Plus, a 10% discount on Air Show tickets, free entry to Flying Days and much more!
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Entry to IWM Duxford is included in your ticket price. It played a central role in some of the most dramatic days in 20th century history - serving as a base for many of the Spitfire and Hurricane pilots during the Second World War. Inside every hangar and exhibition - and outside them too - there are hundreds of large aircraft, vehicles, boats and more. Walk around them, inside them, above and below them and get the chance to see aircraft take off from our historic runway.
IWM members receive 10% off Duxford Air Show tickets, Duxford Flying Evening and Duxford Flying Finale tickets. Become a member before you book, from just £5 a month.