Royal International Air Tattoo moves to Wiltshire in 2027

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 12:23 · Archive

The Royal International Air Tattoo will relocate to MOD Boscombe Down in Wiltshire for its 2027 event, with ticket sales surging after the announcement.

The Royal International Air Tattoo announced that it will relocate to MOD Boscombe Down in Wiltshire for its 2027 event, held from July 16 to 18. The move from RAF Fairford prompted a surge in ticket sales, with a RIAT spokesperson confirming that sales are tracking ahead of the same point last year.

Following the announcement, the event sold an additional 1,000 tickets within 24 hours. A spokesperson said: 'Ticket sales for RIAT27 have been progressing well, with sales currently tracking ahead of the same point last year. We are particularly pleased to have sold a further 1,000 tickets in the 24 hours following yesterday's announcement, demonstrating the continued interest and support for the event.'

General admission tickets are currently available, though some premium packages are not yet on sale as final arrangements at the new location are being finalised. Visitors can register their interest online for updates. Various ticket options have been detailed, ranging from family enclosures at £27.50 per person to the most luxurious hospitality offering at £750 per person.

The Family Enclosure, the cheapest upgrade option at £27.50 per person, includes a shaded tent, private toilets, baby-changing facilities and children's entertainment such as circus skills, arts, crafts and face painting. The next tier is the Viewing Village Garden, priced from £30.50 per person and designed with aviation photographers in mind, offering crowdline access, garden seating, a dedicated front-row photography area, private toilets and a left-luggage facility.

The RIAT spokesperson confirmed that refund information is available on the event's website for those wishing to reclaim payments.

How it is being reported

• RIAT ticket details as sales surge after move from RAF Fairford announcedThe Royal International Air Tattoo saw a surge in ticket sales after announcing that it would move to a different air base.Wiltshire Times · 6 Nov, 11:45
• RIAT ticket details as sales surge after move from RAF Fairford announcedThe Royal International Air Tattoo saw a surge in ticket sales after announcing that it would move to a different air base.Gazette & Herald · 6 Nov, 11:45
• RIAT ticket details as sales surge after move from RAF Fairford announcedThe Royal International Air Tattoo saw a surge in ticket sales after announcing that it would move to a different air base.Swindon Advertiser · 6 Nov, 11:45
• RIAT ticket details as sales surge after move from RAF Fairford announcedThe Royal International Air Tattoo saw a surge in ticket sales after announcing that it would move to a different air base.This Is Wiltshire · 6 Nov, 11:45

In this story: Royal International Air Tattoo · RAF Fairford · MOD Boscombe Down · Wiltshire

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