Bridlington Kite Festival will return in 2027!

The free, fun, 2-day family, festival has grown to become one of the most popular annual events on the East Yorkshire coast.

Organised by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Visit East Yorkshire events team, some of the world’s largest inflatable kites will take to the skies over the weekend of Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 May, 2027.

Kites of all shapes, sizes and colours will fly high in the sky from 10am to 5pm over Bridlington Bay.

From big, beautiful bears to swaying, slithering snakes, dozens of interesting inflatable kites will add a splash of colour to the cliff tops at Sewerby, Bridlington, on the East Yorkshire coast.

Year-on-year, internationally-renowned kite experts provide amazing displays for thousands of spectators. Alongside the professional demonstrations, the popular parachuting teddy bear drops will be back.

Visitors can also have-a-go with loaned kites during supervised sessions, or buy their own from the kite stalls.

There will be trendy street food vendors, tempting dessert stalls, hot and cold drinks and traditional ice cream vans, plus fairground rides, face painting, giant bubble fun, inflatable obstacle courses, and other family entertainment and activities.

Bridlington Kite Festival is proud to host three charity stalls, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Bridlington Sea Cadets, each of which makes an important contribution to the local area.

The kite festival is one of the biggest annual events organised by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council and helps to boost the East Yorkshire economy.

The event is held in partnership with The Northern Kite Group and has grown into a beloved tradition, bringing together families and kite enthusiasts from all over the UK and abroad to enjoy the spectacular displays and vibrant atmosphere.

Admission FREE. Dogs on leads welcome.