Lowvelders are still on a high following the spectacular Mpumalanga Air Show at Nelspruit Airfield on Saturday, May 2, which left attendees breathless with thrilling aircraft displays and colourful fireworks.
The air show weekend took off with its first Symphony of Fire & Flight evening on May 1, featuring a live orchestra that created a cinematic experience as aircraft took to the dusky sky.

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The Bloemfontein Philharmonic Orchestra paid tribute to iconic soundtracks from blockbuster films such as Top Gun and broadway musicals, bringing the evening to life. Guests enjoyed delicious canapés and drinks and were treated to a special second half of the evening, where a full moon waited behind the clouds to surprise them.

The night ended on a high note with fireworks and classical music, providing the perfect lead-up to the air show.
Over 7 000 spectators flocked to the show grounds on Saturday and were greeted by multiple stalls, live entertainment, and an impressive aerial display from the Lowveld Aero Club.

Veteran commentator Brian Emmenis kept everyone informed and entertained, along with live snippets from the pilots’ radios. Emmenis has been a commentator at the Mpumalanga Air Show since the late 1980s, as well as at multiple other shows across South Africa.
The day featured a show-stopping line-up of 16 participating aircraft displays.

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Crowds were treated to a mesmerising sunset display, followed by a firework grand finale that set the sky ablaze.
The organising team received positive feedback about the event. Spectators can expect bigger and better for 2027’s air show.