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After the Tangerine Trump spoilt our summer by playing war in the middle east, leading to the cancellation of the worlds largest air show and emptying our pockets at the petrol pumps. Today The organisers of RIAT announced the theme for RIAT27, and its going to be awesome! Get ready for Tiger Gathering! A celebration of power, precision and heritage, bringing together some of the world’s most iconic aircraft, crews, and aviation stories in one unforgettable show.  RIAT27, which takes place on 16-18 July 2027, and promises to be a bold tribute to aviation’s past, present, and future. Here at Entertainment Swindon HQ, we cant wait!
Tickets will be available to purchase later this Summer, so stay tuned, this is just the beginning!

The organisers of The Royal International Air Tattoo announced its return for 2027 today, revealing the very exciting headline theme, a celebration of NATO’s historic Tiger Association.

RIAT27 is set to ‘burst into life with colour, character and heritage! With 2027 being a special anniversary for the Tiger Association, which was originally established to improve relationships between individual squadrons within NATO, renowned for its camaraderie, the aircraft are known for having striking tiger markings, so expect stunning Tiger Stripe aircraft at RIAT27.

2027 Marks 50years since the Silver Tiger Trophy – now awarded at every tiger meet – was originally presented by RIAT to the association, the team says visitors can expect a vibrant line-up of aircraft from across the alliance.

The early announcement comes after the world’s biggest military airshow was cancelled for 2026, due to the use of its RAF Fairford base by the US Air Force for operations in the Middle East.

Expressing the team’s disappointment, CEO of Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises, Gavin Gager, vowed to make sure the event comes back ‘stronger than ever’ next year.

Peter Reoch, head of air operations at Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises, said: “The 50th anniversary of the Silver Tiger Trophy is a fantastic milestone and a brilliant opportunity for us to celebrate the heritage and enduring spirit of the NATO Tiger Association at RIAT.

“The Tiger Meet community is renowned for its energy, colour and personality. Bringing that to RIAT means our visitors can look forward to an unforgettable experience – a ramp full of some of the most eye-catching military aircraft anywhere in the world.”

The RIAT team told Entertainment Swindon, the Tiger Gathering will be just one part of what promises to be an exciting and varied show, with further themes and attractions to be announced later this year.

It takes years of planning to deliver an event on the scale of RIAT, Peter added: “Although RIAT27 may seem some way off, our team is already working hard to shape an exceptional show. Alongside Tiger Gathering, we have several other exciting themes in development, and we look forward to sharing more details as plans continue to take shape.”

For more information about next year’s event, including the latest aircraft updates, visit airtattoo.com.