Parade inflatables bring scale, drama and personality to live music events, festivals and stage productions. Crafted to create lasting impact, these bold structures turn festival fields, city parades and touring shows into unforgettable spectacles. We collaborate with leading event teams to produce bespoke inflatable artwork that merges artistic flair with practical event functionality, ensuring each piece is striking, safe and seamlessly integrated into the experience.
Our parade inflatables have featured in some of the most visually exciting festivals and events across the industry. From towering figures at music tours to surreal characters in public parades, our creations are built to be noticed. Each festival installation is a tailored work of art designed in close collaboration with the event team to ensure complete creative alignment.
At Air Artists we have been shaping the evolution of inflatable art for decades. Our history is rooted in experimentation, problem solving and creative ambition, long before inflatable installations became mainstream within live production. Â
Over the years, our hand painted inflatables have played roles in landmark cultural moments, redefining how inflatables are perceived within performance and entertainment. This legacy informs every new project, ensuring that modern installations benefit from decades of accumulated expertise.Â
Expanding the possibilities of inflatable air art, one creation at a time.
Our parade inflatables have featured in some of the most visually exciting festivals and events across the industry. From towering figures at music tours to surreal characters in public parades, our creations are built to be noticed. Each festival installation is a tailored work of art designed in close collaboration with the event team to ensure complete creative alignment.
Parade inflatables are just one part of our extensive design portfolio. Our team also produces festival inflatables, inflatable replicas and inflatable stage props for concerts, festivals and installations of all sizes
All inflatables are designed with both creativity and practicality in mind. With decades of experience and a commitment to delivering visual impact without logistical complications, we continue to support events across the globe with bold, one-off creations.
We deliver more than just large-scale inflatables. Our experienced team manages the entire process, from concept design through to on-site setup, ensuring smooth delivery, seamless integration and professional installation at every stage.
We are relied on by production teams, touring artists and festival organisers for parade inflatables that balance strong visual design with technical reliability. We are known for our attention to detail and dependable service.
Parade inflatables are developed for touring and transport. They are lighter than traditional props, quicker to deploy and less demanding to store, helping teams manage tight schedules and budgets without sacrificing quality.
Every inflatable is crafted with care, using durable materials and finished with hand-painted detail. With proper storage, they can be used across multiple events, offering ongoing value while maintaining their visual strength.
We invite creative directors, production managers and event organisers to collaborate on standout inflatable designs. Whether it is a centrepiece for a music tour or a cultural icon for a street festival, parade inflatables bring scale, personality and theatrical impact to every event.
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Air Artists was born in 1976 by Rob Harries in a unique time where very few people knew much about inflatables.Â
At Air Artists, we specialise in creating bespoke inflatables that transform live performances into unforgettable experiences. For the Scissor Sisters’ inflatable, created as part of their reunion and summer tour, our team designed something bold, playful and impossible to miss: a giant pair of iridescent inflatable scissors that dominated the stage.
When YUNGBLUD appeared at BLUDFEST, his presence extended far beyond the music. A towering inflatable character stood beside the stage, eyes wide, hair ablaze, wrapped in stylised flames and flanked by a skeletal figure. Hand-painted and impossible to ignore, it did more than decorate the space. It helped define the show’s atmosphere before a single note played.
This is how modern inflatables are redefining concert tour stage design. Lightweight, expressive and instantly iconic, they offer touring artists, creative directors and production teams an agile tool for building visual identity and emotional tone. For this project, Air Artists was tasked with creating a one-of-a-kind centrepiece that captured YUNGBLUD’s world in physical form.
When Netflix approached Air Artists to create a striking centrepiece for the launch of Squid Game Series 3, the result was a one-off installation that turned heads across Newcastle’s Quayside. Rather than producing repeatable designs, each inflatable was crafted as a bespoke artwork, made once for a single client and event.
Air Artists, renowned for their transformative approach to inflatable art, recently unveiled a striking 5-metre inflatable Samurai. What sets this piece apart from typical inflatable creations is its meticulous attention to detail, particularly the face—so realistic it challenges viewers to question whether it is, indeed, an inflatable. This masterpiece is part of Air Artists’ broader vision: to push the boundaries of inflatable art, creating sculptures so lifelike they appear to transcend their medium. The inflatable Samurai will be showcased as part of stage set designs for concerts, theatres, festivals, and more, highlighting the incredible versatility of inflatable art.
Inflatable hand-painted giant art is revolutionizing the way live performances, including concerts and theatre shows, approach set design. This innovative medium not only adds a visually striking element to productions but also offers practical benefits such as fast setup times, portability, and flexibility. This case study will explore the growing use of inflatable art in theatres and concerts, showcasing examples like the giant beanstalk in Jack and the Beanstalk and other notable inflatable works by Air Artists.
Air Artists is a pioneering company known for designing and producing some of the most iconic inflatable art pieces for the world’s largest theatres, concert stages, and musical tours. Founded in 1976 by Rob Harries, the company has been at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of inflatable artistry, creating show-stopping pieces that have become integral to some of the most memorable moments in entertainment history. Based in Essex, England, Air Artists has earned a reputation for its unparalleled creativity and engineering, producing inflatables for top-tier artists and global events.
