BREAKING NEWS
The Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2025 has been canceled as a result of environmental challenges, including Cyclone Alfred and significant king tides.
The much-anticipated Pacific Airshow Gold Coast, originally scheduled for the 15th - 17th of August 2025 in Surfers Paradise, has been officially cancelled. The announcement came in a heartfelt message from the event's organiser citing significant environmental setbacks that have compromised public safety and event quality.
In a statement released to the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast community, organisers detailed the impact of successive natural events, including the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred and a series of powerful king tides, which have severely eroded the Surfers Paradise foreshore.
"Subsequent to putting Pacific Airshow Gold Coast on sale, Southeast Queensland has experienced several king tides with massive accompanying swell," the statement read. "This perfect storm' of weather has caused additional and significant erosion creating new safety concerns."
Back in April, organisers had expressed confidence that restoration work on the iconic Surfers Paradise beach would be completed in time. However, the recent combination of extreme weather events has dashed those hopes.
'I take my responsibility to our PA family and the Gold Coast Community very seriously," the organiser said, "I feel it is our obligation to deliver an experience that exceeds your expectations every time you attend."
The decision to cancel was described as "timely and decisive," with the organiser making it clear that delivering a substandard experience was not an option. Ticket holders for the 2025 event will receive emails outlining their options, including a full refund
Despite the cancellation, the announcement concluded with an optimistic outlook. Organizers confirmed that the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast would be returning on the 14th - 16th of August 2026, with a promise of a show that will be
'I take my responsibility to our PA family and the Gold Coast Community very seriously," the organiser said, "I feel it is our obligation to deliver an experience that exceeds your expectations every time you attend."
The decision to cancel was described as "timely and decisive," with the organiser making it clear that delivering a substandard experience was not an option. Ticket holders for the 2025 event will receive emails outlining their options, including a full refund
Despite the cancellation, the announcement concluded with an optimistic outlook. Organizers confirmed that the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast would be returning on the 14th - 16th of August 2026, with a promise of a show that will be
"BIGGER, FASTER & LOUDER."
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