VE Day Celebration – Midlands
10 May - 11 May 2025
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.
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!
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!
RAF Pipes and Drums
RAF Pipes and Drums will be present with their own tribute to VE day.
VE Day Bunting Workshop
Come and make a bunny or chick foam easter basket that you can take away to display all of your wonderful easter eggs in!
Location: H2/3, in the old model room.
Date: 10th and 11th May 2025
Timings: All day
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.