The Hampshire Air Festival 2026, which was due to take place at Thruxton Aerodrome this weekend, has been cancelled after the company behind the event announced it is taking steps to enter liquidation.
Montserrat Events & Festivals Limited confirmed the cancellation of the two-day festival, which had been scheduled for Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September.
In a statement, the directors said it was with “profound sadness” that they had taken the decision to cancel the event.
As a consequence of the cancellation, the company said steps are now being taken to place the business into liquidation, with its directors seeking independent legal and insolvency advice.
People who have already purchased tickets are being advised to contact their debit or credit card provider directly to discuss what options may be available to recover their payment.
The company said suppliers and other stakeholders will also be contacted with further information about the process, including details surrounding any relevant claims or enquiries.
The Hampshire Air Festival had been preparing to welcome visitors to Thruxton Aerodrome for a weekend of aviation on 12 and 13 September.
The cancellation comes just days before the festival was due to get underway.
Montserrat Events & Festivals Limited concluded its statement by thanking those who had supported the event.
The company said: “We are grateful to everyone who has supported the event.”