Victoria to host 2027 Australian International Airshow

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Published: 23 March 2026

Victoria has secured the rights to host the 2027 Australian International Airshow - the largest aerospace and defence exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere.

Held over 6 days in Avalon, the Airshow combines a world-class trade show with a spectacular public airshow. It provides Victorian companies an opportunity to showcase their products to an international audience.

The 2025 event drew a record number of trade show attendees.

It also:

  • generated $240.9 million for the state’s economy
  • delivered an estimated $31.85 million boost to the Greater Geelong economy
  • attracted 291 official delegations from 43 nations
  • saw 902 companies exhibit.

The 2027 Avalon Airshow will run from 23 to 28 February 2027.