Avalon Australian International Airshow set to soar in 2025
Tickets are on sale now for Australia’s largest international airshow.
Report and photos by Ryan Imeson
November 17, 2024
Tickets are officially on sale for Avalon 2025. After a sell out event in 2023, Australia’s largest international airshow is once again set to take to the skies with an action-packed program.
Eventgoers will be able to marvel at the spectacular range of indoor and outdoor displays from Friday 28 – Sunday 30 March 2025, with awe-inspiring civil and military flying performances as well as extensive on-ground displays and activations to keep the whole family entertained.
To ensure all attendees can arrive and enjoy with ease, Avalon 2025 is introducing new Park and Ride options to simplify travel to and from the site. Attendees travelling from both Melbourne and Geelong will now be able to park at designated locations close to the event, then board shuttle buses to Avalon; these shuttles will run continuously throughout the day.
Whether guests are aviation aficionados or a family looking for a fun day out, there will be something for everyone. With the return of public viewing on the flight line, Boarding Pass ticket holders, previously known as General Admission, will be just steps from the action as the entertainment takes to the skies. New grandstands, named in honour of iconic Australian aviators Bert Hinkler and Nancy Bird Walton, will be positioned to enhance spectator views of the flying.
If it rolls, loops, smokes, hovers, spins, or goes supersonic, it will be at the airshow, with around 370 aircraft expected to be on display. History buffs will be able to enjoy their favourite Warbirds and heritage aircraft. And for the first time at Avalon, the YAK110, a next-generation aerobatic aircraft that combines the power of two aircraft in one for an impressive rush and roar of jet power will take to the skies.
The Royal Australian Air Force is proud to once again be able to join with AMDA Foundation, defence industry and other visiting foreign militaries to showcase our incredible people and leading-edge equipment.
Air Force, together with Navy and Army personnel will display military aircraft and equipment in an integrated manner with our military allies, partners, and Defence Industry. Air Force’s most important asset, its people will proudly be there ready to share a front row seat into service life.
In addition, the airshow will celebrate 100 years of the de Havilland Moth, an aircraft that has played a great role in Australia’s and the world’s aviation history, with 10 Moths expected to be in attendance.
International guests will also make their way to perform at Australia’s largest airshow, with the United States Air Force putting on a new and exciting performance, as well as Australian favourites, Red Bull’s Matt Hall and Paul Bennet Airshows, back at Avalon with captivating new aerobatic productions.
CEO of the AMDA Foundation, organisers of Avalon 2025 , Justin Giddings says: “We are excited for the Avalon Australian International Airshow to launch in a bigger and better way in 2025. We have listened to our attendees and brought in some new measures, as well as bringing back some old favourites, to ensure that all guests have the best experience possible.
“We want to make sure you can arrive stress-free and have introduced Park and Ride options with continuous shuttle services for those coming from both Melbourne and Geelong directions, as well as shuttles from Lara Station for those who take the V/Line trains. In addition to this, we heard your feedback and are thrilled to bring public viewing back to the flight line so that everyone can have a front row seat to the action.
“We know airshow-goers had trouble accessing the site in 2023 as we had about 22,000 cars attempting to park at Avalon causing significant congestion.
“Our top priority for next year’s event is to roll out a revamped traffic management plan, reducing onsite car numbers by over half while offering quick, easy alternative travel options.”
Tickets are on sale now via Ticketek, further ticketing information can be found at: www.airshow.com.au/the-airshow/2025-event/ticketing
