What's on at Bridlington Kite Festival

Below is the Kite Flying Programme for 2026. The 2027 programme will be announced prior to the event.

Saturday

Morning

09:45 Pilots' Safety Meeting at PA Box
10:10 The Quad Mob – Josh Mitcheson, Chris Purssell, Harry Neale and Phil Purssell
10:30 Pallas Family Flyers – Two-line kite display to music
10:50 Team Orion – John Whymark, Johnny Savage and Ian Duncalf
11:10 Graham Lockwood – One-man, multiple kites
11:00 Teddy Bear Drop – (11:00–12:30)
11:30 Josh Mitcheson & Guest – Two-line kite display
11:40 Guest Flyers – Two-line kite display

Afternoon

12:00 Rainbow Deltas – Chance for children to fly a kite
12:30 Trilobite – Chance to fly a Trilobite kite
13:00 The Quad Mob – Josh Mitcheson, Chris Purssell, Harry Neale and Phil Purssell
13:20 Pallas Family Flyers – Two-line kite display to music
13:40 Team Orion – John Whymark, Johnny Savage and Ian Duncalf
14:00 Teddy Bear Drop – (14:00–15:30)
14:00 Josh Mitcheson & Guest – Four-line display
14:20 Graham Lockwood – One-man, multiple kites
14:40 The Quad Mob – Josh Mitcheson, Chris Purssell, Harry Neale and Phil Purssell
15:00 Pallas Family Flyers – Two-line kite display to music
15:20 Team Orion – John Whymark, Johnny Savage and Ian Duncalf
15:40 Josh Mitcheson – Two-line kite display
16:00 Pallas Family Flyers – Two-line kite display to music
16:20 The Quad Mob – Josh Mitcheson, Chris Purssell, Harry Neale and Phil Purssell
16:40 Mega Fly – Dual line kite

Sunday

Morning

10:00 The Quad Mob – Josh Mitcheson, Chris Purssell, Harry Neale and Phil Purssell
10:20 Pallas Family Flyers – Two-line kite display to music
10:40 Team Orion – John Whymark, Johnny Savage and Ian Duncalf
11:00 Graham Lockwood – One-man, multiple kites
11:00 Teddy Bear Drop – (11:00–12:30)
11:20 Fracture – Two-line kite display
11:40 Guest Flyers – Two-line kite display

Afternoon

12:00 Rainbow Deltas – Chance for children to fly a kite
12:30 Trilobite – Chance to fly a Trilobite kite
13:00 The Quad Mob – Josh Mitcheson, Chris Purssell, Harry Neale and Phil Purssell
13:20 Pallas Family Flyers – Two-line kite display to music
13:40 Team Orion – John Whymark, Johnny Savage and Ian Duncalf
14:00 Teddy Bear Drop – (14:00–15:30)
14:00 Chinese Dragon – Flown by Tom Potts and Melissa Simpkins
14:30 Graham Lockwood – One-man, multiple kites
14:50 The Quad Mob – Josh Mitcheson, Chris Purssell, Harry Neale and Phil Purssell
15:10 Pallas Family Flyers – Two-line kite display to music
15:30 Team Orion – John Whymark, Johnny Savage and Ian Duncalf
15:50 Josh Mitcheson – Two-line kite display
16:10 Pallas Family Flyers – Two-line kite display to music
16:30 The Quad Mob – Josh Mitcheson, Chris Purssell, Harry Neale and Phil Purssell
16:45 Mega Fly – Quad-line kites

Food and drink stalls

These were the food and drink stalls for 2026. The 2027 traders will be announced prior to the event.

  • Busters Quality Ices - Ice-creams, desserts and drinks including seasonal specials.
  • Churros (Duo Catering) - Traditional churros with a variety of dipping sauces.
  • Dreamshakers - Ice cream, serving happiness up by the cone (or tub).
  • Ey Up Coffee - Fresh, artisan coffee.
  • Greek Solo Ltd - Greek street food.
  • Love Hog Roast - Mouth-watering meat, expertly cooked.
  • Mimi’s Horsebox - Artisan coffees, teas, smoothies, milkshakes, bubble tea, frappes.
  • Mr Hot Dog – Gourmet hot dogs.
  • Peaky Grinders Coffee – Coffees, cold drinks, snacks, doughnuts.
  • Sama Sama - Filipino and South-east Asian food.
  • Shiok! Singapore Street Food – Singapore food and noodles.
  • Spirit n Soul - Mexican-inspired street food.
  • Spud Buds - Oven-baked jacket potatoes and fresh fillings.
  • Stuarts of Driffield - Fish and chips.
  • The Two Tossers - Street food Neapolitan-style pizzas.
  • Treat Events - Sweets on the go.
  • K9 Cuisine - The home of natural dog treats.

Kite stalls

Sky Bums 

They sell a selection of handmade kites. Go along and chat with them about the process of making a kite, find one just meant for you, or why not ask about the kite-making workshops they teach? Sky Bums - Facebook

Entertainment and attractions

AR Entertainments

Free children's giant inflatable entertainment at Bridlington Kite Festival.

While the kites are soaring high in the sky, enjoy some of the great FREE entertainment on the cliff top.

Website: arentertainments.co.uk

 

Bridlington Sea Cadets

Bridlington Sea Cadets aims to give young people an experience that will help them grow into the person they want to be in a safe and friendly environment. They offer a range of activities from sailing, windsurfing and powerboating, to rock climbing, camping, and music – plus much more!

Cadets gain qualifications and learn teamwork, respect, loyalty, self-confidence, commitment, self-discipline, honesty and how to be the best version of ourselves.

Visit their stall and find out more at Bridlington Kite Festival.

 

Fantastic Faces

In true festival style, there'll be the chance to get faces painted for the full kite festival vibe!

Fantastic Faces paint unique and professional designs, created in a wonderfully artistic manner.

Website: fantasticfaceshull.com

Facebook: facebook.com/fantasticfaceshull

 

MJ Leisure - Old Tyme Fun Fair

All the fun of the fair... roll up, roll up!

A selection of small, traditional fun fair rides including swingboats, hook-a-duck, children's chairoplanes and octopus ride.

Website: mjleisurefunfair.co.uk

 

The RNLI

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Since 1805 there’s been a lifeboat at Bridlington, crewed entirely by volunteers and reliant upon donations. Make sure to visit them at the festival they've lots going on - fun for all ages.

Website: bridlingtonlifeboat.com

Facebook: @bridlington lifeboats

Twitter: @RNLI Bridlington

 

Sewerby Methodist Church

A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At Sewerby Methodist Church Café.

The church hall will be open to the public for the sale of refreshments on the Saturday from 10am - 4pm and on Sunday from noon - 4pm.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Website: sewerbymethodists.org.uk

 

Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Yorkshire Air Ambulance is an independent charity providing a lifesaving rapid response emergency service to people across Yorkshire. To keep both of their air ambulance helicopters maintained and in the air, they need to raise £19,000 every single day.

Volunteers from Yorkshire Air Ambulance will be manning a charity stall at Bridlington Kite Festival. Show your support, all donations will be gratefully received.