The skies above Teignmouth will not be roaring to the sound of the Red Arrows this summer.

Organisers of the Teignmouth Airshow have confirmed that this year’s event will not take place due to difficulties in raising enough money and uncertainty surrounding the construction of a new toilet block on the seafront.

‘Securing the necessary funds of £90,000 needed to host a safe and successful airshow has proven increasingly difficult,’ a spokesperson for Teignmouth Airshow said.

‘We rely heavily on sponsorships, donations and grants. Unfortunately, this year we are drastically short of the financial support required,’ the spokesperson added.

Teignmouth Airshow added that the ‘strained relationships’ and lack of clear communication from Teignmouth Town Council over the works at the former aquarium had further complicated event planning.

‘These challenges only increase the stress and uncertainty for our volunteers, which, when coupled with the financial strains, have driven the committee to the decision to hold off this year’s airshow,’ explained the spokeperson.

The airshow, which is free-to-attend, is organised by a small group of volunteers. ‘What most people don’t see is the sheer amount of work that goes on behind the scenes planning every detail,’ Teignmouth Airshow said in a statement.

The Teignmouth Airshow Committee said the ‘tough decision’ not to go ahead with the air show this year ‘was not made lightly’. However, they plan to use the time to explore new fundraising opportunities to secure the backing needed to make bring the event back in 2026 in ‘a more sustainable way’.

A GoFundMe page has already been set up to start to generate the necessary money to run a 2026 Teignmouth Airshow.

The airshow organisers thanked all their supporters for their enthusiasm and generosity in making ‘a great community event’ adding that ‘we appreciate your understanding and support’.