Airbourne 2026: All the roads closed this week
The ‘UK’s biggest free airshow’ returns on Thursday, August 13 until Sunday, August 16.
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow has been voted the ‘best free airshow in the UK’ six times (Airscene).
There will be no Red Arrows this year, but there is plenty of other high-flying displays to look forward to.
Thousands of people are expected to flock to the seafront, but there are several road closures to be aware of – and some have already begun.
Here are the roads closed during the event (Visit Eastbourne):
King Edward’s Parade from Silverdale Road to its junction with Lascelles Terrace – Monday, August 10 6am – Tuesday, August 18 11:59pm.
Grand Parade from Queens Gardens to its junction with Lascelles Terrace (access maintained for Elms Avenue residents) – Monday, August 10 6am – Tuesday, August 18 11:59pm.
Marine Parade from Queens Gardens to its junction with Marine Parade Road – Monday, August 10 6am – Tuesday, August 18 11:59pm.
Wilmington Square (both sides) – Access and parking maintained for residents and carers – Monday, August 10 6am – Tuesday, August 18 11:59pm.
Ascot Close (access to residents maintained) – Wednesday, August 12 6am – Sunday, August 16 11:59pm.
Wartling Road (access to residents maintained) – Wednesday, August 12 6am – Sunday, August 16 11:59pm.
Devonshire Place from Compton Street to its junction with Grand Parade – Wednesday, August 12 6am – Sunday, August 16 11:59pm.
Cavendish Place from Seaside Road to its junction with Grand Parade – Wednesday, August 12 6am – Tuesday, August 18 11:59pm.