2026 opportunities
We are looking for new, high quality, customer-focused applications to join our IWM Duxford Flying Season events.
The following opportunities are open now:
- Activities, entertainers, and performers
- Living History Groups
- Vintage vehicles
- Aircraft
- Traders
| Event Date | Flying Event |
|---|---|
| 9 May 2026 | Flying Days: VE Day |
| 6 June 2026 | Flying Days: D-Day |
| 4 & 5 July 2026 | Duxford Summer Air Show |
| 24 July 2026 | Flying Days: The Americans |
| 22 August 2026 | Duxford Flying Evening |
| 12 & 13 September 2026 | Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show |
| 3 October 2026 | Duxford Flying Finale |
How to apply
As you will be showcasing your business to our visitors, our team will review your application before responding.
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Activities and performers
Live music, dance, educational activities and children’s performers are a core ingredient for a great air show atmosphere.
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Living History Groups
Help us tell the personal story of what it was like to live through and serve during the First and Second World Wars.
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Vintage vehicles
This form is for those who would like to bring a display vehicle to an IWM Duxford Flying Season event.
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©IWMAircraft
Duxford is a live airfield, so you can fly in the day before and show off your aircraft to our event visitors.
Contact us at [email protected]
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Modern Military Village
This form is for military organisations wishing to display as part of our Modern Military Village at a IWM Duxford Flying Season event.
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Local Museums
This application form is for local museums who would like to bring a stand to the IWM Duxford Flying Season event.
Traders other commercial opportunities
Put your products in front of our visitors at our major air shows, from 8am until evening.
We can host:
- Trade stands
- Pop-up shops
- Retail takeovers
- Product launches
- Event partnerships
- Immersive showcases
To apply, please read our Trader Information and Application Pack (PDF 879.46KB)
For catering traders, please send your application to [email protected]
Sponsorship
We will work with you to create bespoke sponsorships that engage our audiences of history and aviation enthusiasts, thrill seekers and families.
This could mean onsite brand activations at IWM Duxford events, presence in our digital marketing campaigns and connections with the rest of the IWM family.
Contact our Director of Development, Dr. Andrew Higgins, at [email protected]
Operational questions
Applications to showcase at one of our 2026 Flying Season events are open now. Any questions? Please contact our team.