Vulcan XH558 Halloween Howl

Something Wicked This Way Comes…

Halloween Howl

This Halloween, the gates of Doncaster Sheffield Airport will be opening for something completely different.

Halloween Howl is a brand-new family event bringing together an extraordinary mix of classic vehicles, famous characters, entertainment, activities and Halloween atmosphere, all within the unique surroundings of an international airport.

Whether you’re coming for the Vulcan, the vehicles, the characters or simply looking for somewhere very different to spend Halloween, there will be plenty to discover throughout the day.

And then there’s the sound that gives Halloween Howl its name…

Event details

• Saturday 31 October 2026
• Doncaster Sheffield Airport
• Gates open 9:00am | Event 10:00am–2:00pm
• Adults £30 | Children aged 5–15 just £2.50 (limited to 2 children per adult ticket)
• £1 from every adult ticket sold will be donated to the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum
• Disabled visitors who require the support of another person in order to access Halloween Howl may be eligible for one complimentary Essential Companion ticket.]
• For visitors aged 5–15, an accompanying responsible adult is required as part of normal event admission and will require an adult ticket. Where a disabled child requires additional support beyond the normal level of adult supervision, an additional Essential Companion ticket may be provided free of charge.

Feel the Howl this Halloween

The centrepiece of the event, visitors will get to experience Vulcan XH558’s four Rolls-Royce Olympus engines being brought to life during a stationary engine ground run.

General Admission visitors will watch from a designated viewing area at the engine test bay, giving you the chance to experience the unmistakable sound and atmosphere of XH558 under power.

Foam earplugs will be provided to all visitors for the engine run.

Children aged 5–15 must wear the hearing protection provided.

For visitors who would prefer them, branded Vulcan XH558 over-ear hearing defenders will also be available to purchase from the Vulcan XH558 store.

The exact engine-running time will be confirmed closer to the event. Final timings and important joining information will be sent to ticket holders before Halloween Howl.

More than the Vulcan

One of the major attractions will be an extensive classic vehicle display, bringing together an impressive collection of historic, enthusiast and unusual vehicles.

You can also expect:

• Star Wars character appearances
• Ghostbusters character appearances
• Entertainment throughout the event
• Halloween activities and competitions
• Traders and exhibitors
• Food and drink available to purchase
• The Vulcan XH558 store and event merchandise
• Avro Vulcan XH558
• English Electric Canberra WK163
• And more surprises still to be revealed…

Halloween Howl is suitable for visitors aged 5 and over only. Unfortunately, children under 5 cannot attend because of the exceptionally high noise levels associated with XH558’s engine ground run.

Advance booking is strongly recommended as event capacity is limited.