Sunderland Airshow 2019: Our guide to what's on when at this year's bumper event
This year's programme is set to be bigger and better than ever, with thousands of families from across Wearside and the wider North East expected to visit Sunderland over the weekend from Friday, July 26 until Sunday, July 28.
Highlights include a big top in Recreation Park, where youngsters can meet their favourite princesses and superheroes and take part in arts and crafts; an amazing show from a Bubbleologist at Marine Walk; Scouting for Girls, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and DJ Pat Sharpe live at Cliffe Park and – of course – some of the world’s finest flying displays just to top it all off.
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Hide AdSunderland City Council Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture, Councillor John Kelly said: “I’m sure people will look forward to one of the biggest and most exciting ground and stage programmes we’ve ever had at Sunderland Airshow.
“It’s a fantastic programme of free family fun right along the seafront, so there’s something to entertain the whole family. What will never change, and what makes this event so special is, of course, the aircraft."
Here’s a handy what’s-on guide so you can plan your visit to the Sunderland Airshow:
Friday, July 26
2pm - 8pm: Drop-in craft workshop sessions with Artventurers at the Big Top
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Hide Ad4pm – 5.30pm: Local music artists with support from the Bunker Stage
6pm – 6.05pm: Welcome from Mayor of Sunderland Councillor David Snowdon, Cliffe Park
6.05pm – 6.30pm: Music from The Band of her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland, Cliffe Park
6.10pm-6.30pm: RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
6.30pm – 7.05pm: Music set by DJ Pat Sharp, Cliffe Park
7.10pm – 7.30pm: Swiss Air Force PC-7 Team
7.35pm – 20.05pm: Music from Vandebilt, Cliffe Park
8.15pm – 8.23pm: RAF Typhoon
8.25pm – 8.55pm: Music from Scouting for Girls, Cliffe Park
9pm – 9.15pm: Fireflies Aerobatic Display Team
9.15pm – 9.45pm: Music from Scouting for Girls, Cliffe Park
9.50pm – 10pm: Firework display
Saturday, July 27
10am – 2pm: Meet and greet sessions and interactive shows with superheroes and princesses at the Big Top
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Hide Ad10.30am – 10.50am: Music from Hebburn and Sunderland Sea Cadets Band, Cliffe Park
11am – 5pm: Face painting at Marine Walk
11.15am – 11.50am: Music from The Band of her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland, Cliffe Park
11.30am – 4.30pm: Shows from the Bubbleologist at Marine Walk – they will take place every hour
12pm – 2.10pm: Flying display including Royal Navy Wildcat Helicopter, The Blades, RAF Typhoon, V-10B Bronco Ultimate Fighters (P-47, P-51, Spitfire, Buchon), RAF Chinook, Fireflies Aerobatic Display Team, RAF Falcons, Parachute Display Team
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Hide Ad2pm – 6pm: Cool Science drop-in slime sessions at the Big Top
2.15pm- 2.55pm: Music from Sophie Ellis Bextor, Cliffe Park
3pm-5pm: Flying display including RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Swiss Air Force PC-7 Team, Strikemaster Pair, The Tigers Army Parachute Display Team, Wildcat Aerobatics, RAF Tutor, T-33 Shooting Star. The stage programme is hosted by Ray Spencer, with flying commentary provided by George Bacon.
Sunday, July 28
10.30am – 10.50am: Music from Casa Performing Arts, Cliffe Park
11am – 11.20am: Music from Olivia Glover, Cliffe Park
11am – 1.30pm: Drop-in craft workshop sessions with Artventurers at the Big Top
11am – 5pm: Face painting at Marine Walk
11.30am – 11.50am: Music from Bojangles Ukes, Cliffe Park
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Hide Ad11.30am – 4.30pm: Shows from the Bubbleologist at Marine Walk – they will take place every hour
12pm – 2.20pm: Flying display including Royal Navy Wildcat Helicopter, The Blades, Strikemaster Pair, Wildcat Aerobatics, RAF Tutor Ultimate Fighters (P-47, P-51, Spitfire, Buchon), Fireflies Aerobatic Display Team, RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
2pm until 6pm: Meet and greet sessions and interactive shows with superheroes and princesses at the Big Top
2.20pm – 3pm: Music set by DJ Pat Sharp, Cliffe Park
3.10pm – 5pm: Flying display including RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, OV-10B Bronco, RAF Chinook, T-33 Shooting Star, Swiss Air Force PC-7 Team, The Tigers Army Parachute Display Team, RAF Typhoon. The stage programme is hosted by Ray Spencer with flying commentary provided by George Bacon.