Exhibitor Information
The Southend Festival of the Air, now in it's 25th year, is the longest running seaside show.
It is an action packed two-day event, which will take place against the dramatic backdrop of the Thames Estuary on the last Bank Holiday weekend in May, Sunday 30th and Bank Holiday Monday 31st May.
There will be a full afternoon's flying programme on both days featuring the best of military and civil aviation.
The ground entertainments - including exhibits and attractions will run for nearly two miles along the seafront. A full arena programme of entertainment will run from 10am to 6pm both days, and the armed forces are bringing an array of exciting interactive displays along to their town shows.
Application forms and terms & conditions can be downloaded below. For more information please contact the events team on 01702 215175 / 534360. Please complete and return the attached application form to the below address at your earliest convenience as space does get filled quickly.
Contact Us
By email: specialevents@southend.gov.uk
By phone: 01702 390333
By post:
Tourism & Event Team
12th Floor, Civic Centre
Victoria Avenue
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS2 6ER
Audience Comparisons
Major National Events - Audience Comparisons
British Grand Prix 130,000
London Boat Show 130,000
London Marathon 68,000
Notting Hill Carnival 750,000
Southend Festival of the Air 500,000 +
Benefits
The Festival of the Air regularly attracts between 500,000 & 750,000 visitors from all over the country and generates vast media coverage on a national, regional and local level
The Festival of the Air Website receives over a million hits per year.
