The Vulcan to the Sky Trust, Doncaster, England, has announced a new family-friendly event that will bring Halloween celebrations and aviation heritage together at Doncaster Sheffield Airport on October 31, 2026. Known as Halloween Howl, the event will offer visitors the opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of the iconic Avro Vulcan XH558 alongside a variety of seasonal attractions and entertainment. Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with gates opening at 9 a.m., Halloween Howl will feature static displays of Vulcan XH558 and Canberra WK163, as well as classic vehicles, themed entertainment, traders, food vendors, and appearances by characters inspired by popular franchises including Star Wars and Ghostbusters.
The centerpiece of the event will be a stationary engine ground run of XH558. Visitors will have the opportunity to hear the aircraft’s four Rolls-Royce Olympus engines roar to life, producing the distinctive sound known to enthusiasts as the “Vulcan Howl.” General admission tickets are priced at £30 for adults, while children aged 5 to 15 can attend for £2.50, limited to two children per adult ticket. Click HERE to get your tickets. Due to the high noise levels generated during the engine run, children under the age of five will not be permitted to attend.
For those seeking a closer look at the action, a limited-capacity VIP Experience will also be available. In addition to general admission benefits, VIP guests will receive an exclusive briefing from members of the XH558 team before being escorted to a dedicated viewing area positioned significantly closer to the aircraft during the engine run. The package also includes a Vulcan XH558 high-visibility jacket, branded hearing defenders, a commemorative poster signed by crew members, a VIP goody bag, and a numbered event lanyard. The VIP experience is restricted to guests aged 16 and older. Click HERE to get your VIP tickets.
Although XH558’s flying career ended in 2015, the aircraft remains one of Britain’s most recognizable Cold War bombers and continues to be preserved by Vulcan to the Sky Trust. These ground run events provide a rare opportunity for enthusiasts and the public to experience the sound and presence of the last airworthy Avro Vulcan while supporting ongoing preservation efforts. For more information and to support the Vulcan to the Sky Trust, click on this link: vulcantothesky.org.
