The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will deliver a thrilling aerial performance, the U.S. Army Parachute Team will descend from the skies and the F-22 Raptor will demonstrate its impeccable maneuverability as the Chicago Air and Water Show returns next weekend.
Now in its 67th year, the popular Chicago tradition draws massive crowds to the beaches along Lake Michigan to witness incredible aviation talent and breathtaking stunts.
Here’s what you need to know about the Chicago mainstay, including prime viewing locations, this year’s lineup and why a favorite performer is missing from the show.
When exactly is the show?
The Chicago Air and Water Show takes place the weekend of Aug. 15-16 along the Chicago lakefront. The show runs from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
What about rehearsals?
You might be able to catch some of the action a day earlier, as rehearsals are planned on Friday, Aug. 14.
How much is admission?
The Chicago Air and Water Show is free to attend.
Where are the best spots to see the action?
The show is visible along the waterfront from Fullerton Avenue to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point.
Many rooftop bars and waterfront restaurants offer unobstructed views, and several cruise companies are planning special cruises during the two-day event.
What is this year’s lineup?
Here’s who is performing this year:
Headliners
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden KnightsMilitary performers
U.S. Air Force C-17 Demo – 15th Airlift Squadron Illinois Air National Guard KC-135 – 126th Air Refueling Wing U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue demo F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team USMC F-35B Lightning II Demonstration Team Four F-16sCivilian performers
Coleman Aerosports – Kevin Coleman Super Stearman “Big Red” – Susan Dacy Folds of Honor Biplane – Ed Hamill Trojan Phlyers Flight Demonstration Team Chicago Police Department helicopters Chicago Fire Department Air / Sea RescueWhat about the Blue Angels?
While a fan favorite, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels won’t be performing this year.The Thunderbirds led the show alongside U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights in 2025, traditionally signaling that the following year would be headlined by the Blue Angels.
However, the Blue Angels will be at the Oregon International Air Show in McMinnville, Oregon, this year, according to their schedule.
“Our annual schedule is developed through a variety of operational and logistical considerations, and unfortunately we are unable to support every request each year,” Captain Danielle Cribb, a spokesperson for the Blue Angels, previously told NBC Chicago.
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