Local Residents / Business Update

We wanted to make sure our local residents and businesses have as much information as possible about the forthcoming #BrayAirDisplay.

 

 

This dedicated page helps us effectively communicate with the residents and businesses along the seafront and surrounding roads. Our top priority is to keep any disruption or inconvenience to a minimum. Local residents and businesses will also be kept informed by post.

 

The Bray Air Display returns to Bray Seafront on Saturday, August 1st 2026. The event kicks off with ground entertainment from noon, followed by the airshow from 3 pm. These are approximate times and are subject to change.

 

With all large-scale national festivals or events, such as the #BrayAirDisplay, there will be some level of inconvenience and disruption. The road closures are in place to facilitate safe pedestrian flow, public transport, and emergency access for the #BrayAirDisplay. On roads with traffic restrictions, local access will be facilitated where possible.

 

⚠️ Critical Restrictions & Road Closures ⚠️

 

To ensure public safety and smooth event operations, please take note of the following strict restrictions in place on Saturday, August 1st:

 

  • Parking Restrictions: Strictly no parking is permitted on Strand Road or on-street along any of the designated closed roads from 7 am. Mitigation barriers will be active, and any unauthorised vehicles left on these routes will be towed.
  • Vehicle Access: No vehicle access or movement will be permitted on Strand Road from 10 am, including access for residents and local businesses.
  • Business Deliveries: All commercial deliveries to businesses on Strand Road and its adjoining roads must be completed in full before 10 am.

 

Event Description & Restrictions Saturday, August 1st, 2026
No On-Street Parking Enforced applies to Strand Road and all closed roads listed below. From 7 am
Road Closures includes: Strand Road, Albert Avenue, Seapoint Road, Convent Avenue to Sidmonton Road, and Putland Road (up to the first junction on Newcourt Road). From 10 am
No Vehicle Movement on Strand Road Mitigation barriers in place. Deliveries to businesses along Strand Road and adjoining roads must be completed before 10 am. 10 am to 8 pm
North & South Car Parks Open From 10 am
Event Site Opens Seafront Funfair, Food & Craft Village, Helicopter Pleasure Flights, and PA Announcements. 12:00 noon
Approximate Air Display Times (Subject to change on the day) 3 pm to 6 pm
All Event Car Parks Close  8 pm
Event Site & Seafront Funfair Closes  10 pm

 

These road closures and parking restrictions are strictly enforced to facilitate safe pedestrian flow, public transport management, and emergency vehicle access throughout the event.

 

Whether you attend the event or catch a glimpse of it from your backyard, we hope you enjoy it.

 

Below are several points we hope you will find helpful.

 

Simply click or tap the ‘+’ icon to reveal the relevant information. 

Preparations for the #BrayAirDisplay

Funfair

The funfair build along Bray Seafront will start on Monday, July 13th, and will open daily from 12 noon until 10 pm, from Saturday, July 18th, until Bank Holiday Monday, August 3rd, 2025. (closed on Monday, July 27th and Tuesday, July 28th). Please note: there will be increased traffic coming into and out of the town as a result of this.

On funfair marketing and promotional material, we have requested that all visitors respect our environment and residential neighbourhood.

Contractors on site, event Control & PA installation

In the week prior to the event, many contractors will be on site along Strand Road building exhibits on behalf of their clients, along with event control and the PA installations. This work will commence w/c July 27th, 2026.  The construction will take place during normal working hours, with minimal disruption to pedestrian traffic along the promenade.

Traffic Management

Working in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, Wicklow County Council and respective statutory bodies, we will implement a comprehensive traffic management plan to get #BrayAirDisplay visitors in and out of the town as quickly as possible.

 

Road Closures and Event Information – Last updated on Monday, July 6th, 2026

 

Event Description & Restrictions Saturday, August 1st, 2026
No On-Street Parking Enforced applies to Strand Road and all closed roads listed below. From 7 am
Road Closures includes: Strand Road, Albert Avenue, Seapoint Road, Convent Avenue to Sidmonton Road, and Putland Road (up to the first junction on Newcourt Road). From 10 am
No Vehicle Movement on Strand Road. Mitigation barriers in place. Deliveries to businesses along Strand Road and adjoining roads must be completed before 10 am. 10 am to 8 pm
North & South Car Parks Open From 10 am
Event Site Opens Seafront Funfair, Food & Craft Village, Helicopter Pleasure Flights, and PA Announcements. 12:00 noon
Approximate Air Display Times (Subject to change on the day) 3 pm to 6 pm
All Event Car Parks Close 8 pm
Event Site & Seafront Funfair Closes 10  pm

The road closures are in place to facilitate safe pedestrian flow, public transport and emergency access for the Bray Air Display. On roads with traffic restrictions, local access will be facilitated where possible.

 

Important Access & Parking Notice

 

  • No parking is permitted on Strand Road from 7 am on Saturday, August 2nd.
  • No vehicle access is allowed to Strand Road from 10 am, including residents and businesses.
  • All vehicles parked illegally or left overnight will be towed.
  • Deliveries to businesses along Strand Road and adjoining roads must be completed before 10 am.

 

Please note: Traffic restrictions and road closures are subject to change without notice.

 

Local Residents Access 

 

On roads with traffic restrictions, local access will be facilitated where possible. In order to help us with these efforts, An Garda Síochána & Stewards will accept a:

 

  1. Driving Licence with householder’s address displayed (If your driver’s licence doesn’t display your Bray address, please have a utility bill available with your name and Bray address ready for inspection)

 

Our Traffic Management Plan Section here has more up-to-date information on road closures and traffic restrictions, and our ‘Getting Here’ section has motorist travel advice.

 

Parking

Dedicated car parks will be available for visitors during the two-day event. We make every effort to encourage visitors travelling by car to the #BrayAirDisplay to use these facilities. We encourage travel by public transport as a more efficient way to get to and from the display.

 

Please note that, as the surrounding roads are public motorways, #BrayAirDisplay organisers are not responsible for the enforcement of road regulations.

 

An Garda Síochána & Stewards 

Throughout the event, An Garda Síochána and Stewards will assist with traffic flow through the town.

Local Residents Access

No parking will be permitted from 7 am, and no vehicle access to the event site at Strand Road will be permitted from 10 am on Saturday, August 1st, 2026 (including residents and businesses). Mitigation barriers will be in place for the duration of the event. Cars will be towed.

 

Deliveries to businesses along Strand Road and adjoining roads must be completed before 10 am.

 

Please note: Traffic restrictions and road closures are subject to change without notice.

 

Local Residents Access 

 

On roads with traffic restrictions, local access will be facilitated where possible. In order to help us with these efforts, An Garda Síochána & Stewards will accept a:

 

  1. Driving Licence with householder’s address displayed (If your driver’s licence doesn’t display your Bray address, please have a utility bill available with your name and Bray address ready for inspection)

 

Our Traffic Management Plan Section here has more updated information on road closures, and traffic restrictions and our ‘Getting Here’ section here has motorist travel advice.

 

Please note that as the surrounding roads are public motorway, #BrayAirDisplay organisers are not responsible for the enforcement of road regulations.

 

The road closures are in place to facilitate residents, safe pedestrian flow, public transport and emergency access for the Bray Air Display. On roads with traffic restrictions, local access will be facilitated where possible.

Noise Disruption

Unfortunately, noise is unavoidable. It has been part and parcel of the #BrayAirDisplay. Event activities will start from 12 noon with aircraft performances taking place until the evening time. Please see our ‘In The Air‘ section for more information about the lineup.

 

 

If you have any pets sensitive to loud noise, then we would recommend the following:

  1. Provide a den or hiding place where your dog can feel safe. If your dog has already selected a location, perhaps this might be your choice.
  2. Before anticipated events, walk your dog when it is still light outside. This allows your dog to eliminate and reduces the possibility of fireworks being set off and worrying your dog.
  3. Ensure all windows, doors and cat flaps are closed securely during the event. This will reduce the chances of your pets escaping.
  4. While the event is happening, try to ignore fearful behaviour, such as panting, shaking and whining. If possible, attempt to distract your dog with training tasks, new toys, play or delectable food treats or chews. If petting your dog calms them, then that is okay to do.
  5. Draw curtains and switch on the TV to mask the noise from the fireworks or storms.
  6. Try not to leave your pets alone while the event is occurring. Pets will be more relaxed when they have a familiar person with them during this time.
  7. DO NOT punish your pet! This will only make your pet more distressed and perhaps increase their fears.

For more information, please see: www.ispca.ie.

Week -1 of the event

Please be aware of the increased noise levels during this week, as there will be some practising aircraft. Where possible, we will post this information on our Facebook and X pages at the times of these practice flights.

Follow us on Facebook, X or Instagram for all the very latest event updates.

The Display itself 

The #BrayAirDisplay ground entertainment and helicopter pleasure flights will start at noon, followed by the airshow at 3 pm.

Please see our  ‘In The Air‘ & ‘On The Ground‘ sections for more information about the activities of the event.

All events and activities are subject to change without notice and may be dependent on weather.

 

Litter

There will be designated litter teams allocated to the event. The teams will be litter-picking throughout the duration of the event and afterwards.

Additional bins will be provided along the seafront during the event and we will use our social media networks to promote ‘Leave no trace’ principles to help create better awareness and improve behaviour.

If you have any queries regarding any aspect of the Bray Air Display event please do not hesitate to contact us via our Contact Us page here.

In Summary

 

Our aim is to minimise disruption and inconvenience to the residents and businesses of Bray Seafront and surrounding areas. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing assistance and support over the past 19 years.

 

If you have any questions regarding any aspect of the #BrayAirDisplay event, please feel free to contact us through the link above.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

An Garda Síochána, Wicklow County Council and #BrayAirDisplay Team.

 

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Local Residents / Business Update