THE Rhyl Air Show will be back this summer, with world-class acts taking to the skies across two days of the August bank holiday weekend.

Denbighshire Leisure Ltd has confirmed that the 2023 Rhyl Air Show will take place along the town’s seafront on Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27.

The Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has been confirmed for aerial displays on both days of the show.

One of North Wales’s biggest free events, the 2023 show will feature spectacular aerial displays and land-based attractions and entertainment.

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Jamie Groves, managing director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “It’s going to be an amazing show again this year, with the Rhyl Air Show now being considered one of the most spectacular events across the North Wales coast.

“Rhyl town centre and Events Arena are always buzzing with excitement, and to have both the Red Arrows over both days again this year is just amazing.

“We can’t wait to welcome visitors and locals to Rhyl and the Denbighshire coast to enjoy this award-winning show.”

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Graham Boase, Denbighshire County Council’s chief executive, said: “This major event provides a significant boost to the economy of Rhyl and wider communities each time it’s staged, and the line-up for this year is truly amazing.

“Denbighshire Leisure Ltd has a strong track record of hosting such prestigious events, and we are delighted to be working in partnership with them to deliver what will be major crowd-puller in the events calendar.

“Its popularity has grown over the years and the air show is rightly renowned across the whole of the UK as being one of the leading events of its kind.

“Visitors to the air show will not be disappointed.”

Rhyl Town Council’s town clerk added: “Rhyl Town Council has a long standing partnership supporting the town’s spectacular air show.

“This free first-class renowned event, and the superb aerial line up and attractions announced that will be on display this year, will be sure to thrill the large crowds of residents and visitors it attracts.

“Rhyl will also gain from drawing in a vast number of tourists who can experience the regeneration attractions the town has to offer and provide important growth in our tourism economy.

“Be sure to make a note of this not-to-be-missed, brilliant weekend of entertainment.”

The air show returned to Rhyl last year for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Huge crowds revelled in displays from the Red Arrows, RAF Typhoon, Calidus Autogyro, Team Raven Aerobatic Display Team, Silver Stars Parachute Display Team, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and more.

On the second day, the Red Arrows had to make an emergency landing after one pilot’s aircraft was struck by a bird, though he was thankfully unharmed.

More details about the Rhyl Air Show will be confirmed in due course.

Further information can be found on Denbighshire Leisure’s website and Facebook page.