Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2025 Cancelled
This years Pacific Airshow Gold Coast, scheduled for 15 to 17 August 2025, has been officially cancelled due to ongoing beach erosion challenges along Surfers Paradise following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
The Sky Aces formation team flying past Coolangatta | Photo: Noah Stohr-Waldren
Since the conclusion of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the Pacific Airshow team has been working with the City of Gold Coast regarding its beach rectification efforts. Unfortunately, recurring king tides and large swells have undermined repair efforts, particularly near Surfers Paradise, the primary precinct for the Airshow.
“Our team is devastated to be forced to cancel Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2025, but it’s the right thing to do for everyone and the long-term restoration of the beach,” said Code Four CEO and Airshow Director, Kevin Elliott.
“It’s been one step forward, two steps back with beach sand replenishment, even though the City of Gold Coast has been putting all its efforts into returning the beach to its picture-perfect best with ships, trucks, pumps and the lot.” he said.
After looking at every option – changing dates, moving to another location on the Gold Coast – there was no way to keep the community safe without compromising the show either in the air or on the ground.
After analysing all available information and after reviewing the recent state of Surfers Paradise site, the decision to cancel this year’s airshow early and decisively is the responsible path.
All guests who purchased tickets for the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2025, received an email today (30/5) with options regarding your ticket purchase including the option for a full refund.
The airshow did note however they will no doubt be back BIGGER, FASTER & LOUDER, on the 14th-16th of August 2026, and it certainly won’t disappoint.
In the mean time, you can view some of the photos our team took at last years Pacific Airshow GC 2024 in the photography page of our website.