Events Calendar
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Helicopter Hire for 2025 Events
motorsport
25 May – 06 June
The Isle of Man TT 2026 is the ultimate ‘must see it’ event for motorsport fans across the globe and why not make it a bit more special with helicopter charter from MCF Aviation. Every May and June the Isle of Man, a tiny country between England and Ireland, turns into motorcycle nirvana as the world’s greatest road racers gather to test themselves against the incredible ‘Mountain Course’ – a 37.73 mile beast of a course carved out of the island’s public roads. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
09 – 12 July
Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2026 is the largest motoring garden party in the world and what better way to make an entrance than with helicopter hire from MCF Aviation – an incredible four days that brings together an impossibly heady mix of cars, stars and motorsport ‘royalty’ to create the largest car culture event in the world. Held in the immaculate grounds of Goodwood House, this annual hillclimb event is a true celebration of motorsport and all things automotive. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
02 – 05 July
Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2026 is set to be another adrenaline-fueled, entertainment-packed racing weekend. With impressive facilities and a thrilling line up of concerts and activities, you can watch the drama unfold on the historic Silverstone track. Beat the queues in, see the track from above and enhance your F1 experience with Silverstone helicopter charter from MCF Aviation. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
18 – 20 Sept
Goodwood Revival 2026 recreates the glamour of motor racing as it used to be, the Motor Circuit comes alive for the Revival, both on and off the historic track. Whilst we can’t offer a period helicopter, we can offer the glamour and simplicity of helicopter charter too and from the circuit. The Goodood Revival is the only historic race meeting to be staged entirely in period dress, the Revival sees a return to the halcyon days of Goodwood as the spiritual home of British motor racing. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
Horse Racing
10 – 13 March
The Cheltenham Festival 2026 – Arrive in style with helicopter charter from MCF Aviation and be a part of the extraordinary atmosphere created at the Home of Jump racing, the most prestigious and unmissable Jump racing event of the year. The Cheltenham Festival is a bucket list event that captures the world producing unmissable moments that last lifetime. The crowds will come alive as they watch 28 races across four extraordinary days. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
09 – 11 April
The Grand National 2026 – Watched by millions around the world, nothing comes close to the atmosphere and endeavour of the Randox Health grand national 2026 festival. With so much happening both on and off the track, The Randox Health Grand National Festival 2026 promises passion, grit, determination and endeavour. Don’t miss the three thrilling events running from Thursday to Saturday and why not enhance your experience with helicopter charter from MCF Aviation. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
01 – 03 May
Newmarket Races 2026 – The Betfred Guineas weekend. All about world-class sport, fantastic entertainment and a thrilling atmosphere. Two days of the highest quality Flat racing, including the first two Classics of the season – the 2000 Guineas (Saturday) and 1000 Guineas (Sunday). The Betfred Guineas Festival is the perfect place to spend a thrilling weekend with family and friends. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
06 – 08 May
Boodles May Festival – Chester Festival 2026 – The three days of the event starting with Boodles May Festival Trials Day (Wednesday 6th May 2026), Boodles May Festival Ladies Day (Thursday 7th May 2026) and Boodles May Festival Chester Cup Day (Friday 8th May 2026) all featuring the high-quality thrill of flat racing with the stars of the horse racing season. Make this season opener that little more special with helicopter charter from MCF Aviation. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
13 – 15 May
Dante Festival 2026 – York Racecourse – The site of many race horses and jockey’s rise to competitiveness, fame and fortune. The Tattersalls Musidora and the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante victors will be amongst favourites for the Classics; whilst the Paddy Power Yorkshire Cup, won three times by the mighty Stradivarius, has proven form ahead of the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
06 – 10 May
Badminton Horse Trials 2026 – Experience this festival like equestrian event with helicopter charter from MCF Aviation. A world class equestrian event the Badminton Horse Trials is a 5 day event, one of only six annual Concours Complet International Five Star events as classified by the Fédération Équestre Internationale. Top sport, fabulous shopping and an amazing family day out within the historic parkland of the fabulous Badminton estate. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
05 – 06 June
The Epsom Derby Festival 2026, the supreme test of the racehorse and the wardrobe! Arrive and depart in style with helicopter charter from MCF Aviation. The Derby Festival in partnership with Betfred is two days of heart-pounding action marking the official start to your summer: The 2025 Festival will bring you Ladies’ Day on Friday 6th June and Derby Day on Saturday 7th June. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
16 – 20 June
28 Jul – 1 Aug
Qatar Goodwood Festival 2026 – Five days of thrilling horse racing action set against the magnificent backdrop of the rolling Sussex countryside, the Qatar Goodwood Festival – popularly known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’ – is one of the highlights of the flat-racing season. Let MCF Aviation make your entrance and exit that bit more spectacular with helicopter hire. Conveniently fly in and out of the event on any of the days. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
Festivals
13 – 15 June
Download Festival 2025 is the UK’s premier rock festival, based at the spiritual home of rock, Donington Park. In 2025, the mammoth five day event will undoubtedly feature some outstanding acts. Beat the notorious queues and fly in and out like a rock star with helicopter charter from MCF Aviation. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
19 – 22 June
The Isle of Wight Festival 2025 – is one of the UK’s longest-running music festivals, each year bringing over 90,000 music fans to the island for a weekend of rock, pop and dance. Fabulous acts included for 2025 are Justin Timberlake, Stng, Stereophontics, The Corrs, Olly Murs, Texa, Jess Glyne, Alison Moyet, Busted, Paul Heaton and many more artists & bands to be announced. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
June 2027
The Glastonbury Festival 2026 is a fallow year, so no festival until 2027. Five-day festival covering virtually any genre with contemporary music, dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts. Arrive and depart like a VIP with helicopter charter from MCF Aviation. Click here to make an equiry or call 0203 285 8360
Rugby
5 Feb – 14 Mar
Guiness Six Nations Rugby Championship 2026 – The 26th running of the annual rugby union competition contested by the national teams of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. UK games take place at Twickenham Stadium London, Principality Stadium Cardiff and Murrayfield Stadium Edinburgh, all with convenient locations for helicopter landings.
- England v Wales, Allianz Stadium (Twickenham) – 7th February 2026
- Ireland v Italy, Aviva Stadium (Dublin) – 14th February 2026
- Scotland v England, Scottish Gas Stadium (Murrayfield) – 14th February 2026
- Wales v France, Principality Stadium (Cardiff) – 15th February 2026
- England v Ireland, Allianz Stadium (Twickenham) – 21st February 2026
- Wales v Scotland, Principality Stadium (Cardiff) – 21st February 2026
- Ireland v Wales, Aviva Stadium (Dublin) – 6th March 2026
- Scotland v France, Scttish Gas Stadium (Murrayfield) – 7th March 2026
- Ireland v Scotland, Aviva Stadium (Dublin) – 14th March 2026
- Wales v Italy, Principality Stadium (Cardiff) – 14th March 2026