Celebrate 80th Anniversary of VE/VJ

Gosport

Type:Heritage & History

The Solent Airport, Daedalus Drive, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9FZ
VE festival - 80th Anniversary of VE/VJ Days

About

Coming to the seaside village of Lee on the Solent, Gosport, Hampshire in September 2025, for several days of Celebration and Entertainment to commemorate and remember the 80th Anniversary of VE & VJ Days.

See an amazing array of WWII / Post War Vehicles & Living History, Military Charities, Crafts & Pop-Up Food & Beverage Stalls, Funfair, Music, Song and Dance with an air and static aircraft display on both days of the event. 

​The Victory Festival is to be held on the historic WWII airfield formerly known as HMS Daedalus. You will be able to enjoy aircraft in both the sky and on the ground along with re-enactments, a parade which will include marching bands, service personnel and more, taking place in Lee on the Solent on Saturday 20th September, which is free for all to enjoy.

Early Bird tickets which will run until 30th April 2025

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Guide Prices

Early Bird General Entry Tickets up to 30th April 2025
Family (2 + 3) - £55.00 EB | £72.00 Full Price
Adult (16yrs +) - £20.00 EB | £28.00 Full Price
Snr Citizen (65 yrs +) - £15.00 EB | £20.00 Full Price
Child 5yrs-16yrs.- £6.00 EB | £6.00 Full Price
Child u5’s - FREE | FREE
Carer - FREE (FREE) Must purchase ticket for person being cared for.

Disabled Parking - FREE (Charged from 1st May)

Event Car Parking - First car FREE then £5 for additional cars; this ticket MUST be bought with a General Entry Ticket - Applicable to Early Bird Tickets only.

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Map & Directions

Opening Times

Victory Festival (19 Sept 2025 - 21 Sept 2025)

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