2024 opportunities open now
We are looking for new, high quality, customer-focused applications to join our IWM Duxford Flying Season events including:
- Traders
- Entertainers and performers
- Living History groups
- Classic car groups
- Aircraft - fly in and display
Event Date | Flying Event |
Sunday 5 May 2024 | Flying Days: VE Day |
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June 2024 | Duxford Summer Air Show: D-Day 80 |
Friday 26 July 2024 | Flying Days: The Americans |
Saturday 17 August 2024 | Duxford Flying Evening |
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Flying Days: 19 Squadron |
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September 2024 | Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show |
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Duxford Flying Finale |
As you will be showcasing your business to our visitors, our team will review your application before responding.
How to apply
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Activities and performers
This application form is for applying to deliver an activity or performance.
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Living History Groups
This form is for Living History Groups or individuals who want to apply to display at a Flying Season event.
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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.
Traders information pack

Our traders information pack is available to download now. Find all the information you need to be a part of Duxford Air Shows 2024.
Commercial Opportunities
From trade stands and vendor pitches to product launches, event partnerships, sponsorship and immersive showcases. Duxford Air Shows offer a great range of opportunities to access active event attendees with purchasing power.
Traders

Duxford Air Shows offer vendors an ideal opportunity to promote their offer and goods to our visitors. Our Air Shows are all-day immersive experiences from 8am until the last visitor leaves after a fabulous day of flying, and our traders are part of this quality offer.
We provide a fantastic opportunity to launch products and promotions, creating easy access to a large and diverse audience.
For more information or to explore the options, contact our team via: [email protected].
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Traders
Trade stands, pop-up shops and retail takeovers are available at Duxford Air Shows.
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Product launches
From book launches to trade exhibition showcases contact us to find out how we can support your brand.
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Sponsorship
IWM works with brands to build bespoke sponsorships designed to engage our audiences of history and aviation enthusiasts, thrill seekers and families. From onsite activations at IWM Duxford, to presence in our digital marketing campaigns and connections with the wider IWM family, we are committed to offering the very best sponsorship opportunities in the sector.
To find out more please contact Arran Pedder, Corporate Relationships Manager: [email protected].
Entertainment Opportunities
In 2024 we would also love to hear from living history groups, vintage car owners and community groups who would like to be part of our showground entertainment.
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Living history groups
Living history groups help us to tell the personal story of what it was like to experience and serve during the First and Second World Wars.
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Vintage cars
Vintage cars - and vintage entertainment - are always welcomed at Duxford Air Shows.
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Entertainment groups
Duxford Air Shows are popular with people of all ages, including families. If you are an educational outreach project or children's entertainment brand you can get involved.
Performance acts

Live music and dance are a core ingredient for a great air show atmosphere. From big band sounds to vintage DJs, new acts to classic rock and roll, golden oldies to current playlists, lindy hoppers to ballroom dancers - and everything in between! We welcome enquiries and applications from performers to join the entertainment line-up at Duxford Air Shows.
IWM Duxford Flying Season Events
Find out more about our different events across the year before you apply.
Duxford Summer Air Show D-Day 80

See historic Duxford's D-Day story take flight in this year's extra special 80th anniversary commemorative Duxford Summer Air Show.
Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show

On the ground, in the air, and even in the clothes you wear! Step back into summer 1940 at the Battle of Britain Air Show and see historic Duxford come to life.
Keep updated
Our downloadable pack and expression of interest forms are available now. If you have a question, this is the best place to start. To always be in the know about IWM Duxford events and activities, please join IWM's eNews. If you have queries not answered in the pack or need support to complete the form, you can also contact the team by email.