VE Day celebrates the end of the Second World War for Europe and 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of this auspicious day! Join us at the RAF Museum Midlands for a weekend of fun, interactive workshops, and a stage showcasing the amazing talents of many performers.
Lancaster Fly-over
The RAF Museum Midlands is very excited to announce that, as part of the VE day celebrations, the iconic Lancaster will fly over our site in tribute to those that served in the second world war.
Location: Outside the museum. The best place to view the fly-over is on the grass in the main car park.
Date: 10th May 2025
Price: Free
Timings: 13:30 – 13:40 (Timings may vary depending on schedule, we will keep visitors informed of updates as often as possible.)
VE Day Concert
Come and celebrate the spirit of Victory in Europe Day with an unforgettable day of music, remembrance and community pride. Enjoy classic wartime songs, patriotic anthems and 1940’s joy!
Please Note: Bring your own chairs if you want to sit during the show as we will not have chairs available for this event. Please no gazebos or pagodas.
Location: Outside Hangar 2, opposite the Nimrod
Date: 10th May 2025
Price: Free
Timings: 13:00 – 15:30
Line up
Welcome by the National Service (RAF) Association
Veterans from the National Service (RAF) Association will start proceedings with a welcome and a poem to commemorate Victory in Europe.
RAF Voluntary Band Cosford
The RAF Voluntary Band Cosford will be joining us for a selection of uplifting tunes.
Bluebird Belles
Bluebird Belles return to the Midlands site by popular demand. This 1940s vocalist group will have you wishing you’d taken some swing lessons!
VE Day Bunting Workshop
Come and help us create a union jack themed bunting display. Colour in, add a message of good will, write down a joke or simply draw a picture and add your flag to our bunting strand!
Location: H2 near the Flight Zone
Date: 10th and 11th May 2025
Timings: 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm
Price: Free
Recommended age: 5+
Runway Reflections: Selfie Station
Don a pilot uniform and set up your camera at our specially created photo opportunity and take a selfie so you can keep a memory of your special day!
Location: Hangar 4, Lower level
Date: 10th & 11th May 2025
Timings: All Day
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended age: Any
No need to book.
Accessibility: The props are regularly inspected and sterilised with spray sanitiser. This activity will be lit specially for photos and include a backdrop to pose against. During busy periods, this can be loud. This is located on the lower level of the National Cold War Exhibition hangar and can be accessed via lifts or the stairs.
VE Day in Colour!
This documentary shows the greatest party on VE Day and will be running as a drop-in, drop-out session in our comfy Lecture Theatre. Take a seat and watch as much or little as you want before continuing your Museum journey.
Location: Lecture Theatre within the National Cold War Exhibition Hangar
Date: 10th & 11th May 2025
Timings: All Day
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended age: Any
No need to book.
Accessibility: The Lecture Theatre is accessible via stairs or lift and offers step-free access. The seating area will be kept lit to facilitate visitors’ entry and exit as they please, but the stage area where the film will be played will be dark to make viewing easier and more enjoyable. There is audio for the film and subtitles.