Milwaukee Air & Water Show

Bring your family to the Milwaukee Air & Water Show held along Milwaukee’s lakefront. They are SO excited to bring this fun event back in 2026!! This air show in Milwaukee is a free event that is “can’t miss”! The Milwaukee Air & Water Show is a free event for the general public to attend. There are many free areas along the Milwaukee lakefront, from North to South, to take in the air and water show. The best free viewing location for the air show is located at Bradford Beach.

The Milwaukee Air & Water Show also provides a lasting, memorable tribute of respect and thanks to both past and current members of our Armed Forces and Veterans. The Milwaukee Air & Water Show is a proven, popular family outing, providing affordable, wholesome entertainment for the entire family, and offers a memorable life experience and educational opportunity that people will remember forever.

If you prefer other seating options, please note these options: See the show front and center, with a Reserved seat for the day along the Flight Line! Reserved Center-Point seats are a fantastic way to get a great seat for the Air & Water Show, right at show center. ONE (1) reserved, individual chair per ticket holder. All seats are located near Airshow Center for prime viewing. Open air seating (seating is not numbered or reserved). Private restrooms specific to the Center-Point. Reserved Seating area. Convenient access to the Center-Point food / beverage concessions. Children under 5 are free.

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2026 Milwaukee Air & Water Show Schedule

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FRIDAY, JULY 24

Air Show Practice: 10 AM – 3 PM

SATURDAY – SUNDAY, JULY 25-26

Parking Lots Open: 8 AM
Gates Open: 9 AM
10 AM: Water Show
12 PM: National Anthem / ReMax Parachute Team
3 PM: US NAVY Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron

Since its launch, the Milwaukee Air & Water Show has grown into one of the Midwest’s largest free events, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators every year. Beyond the roar of the jets and the splash of the waves, it’s about community—uniting families, veterans, and visitors from across the region in one unforgettable weekend.

This isn’t just an air show. It’s Milwaukee’s summer tradition. From global icons like the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to beloved civilian pilots and local heroes, the event celebrates both world-class talent and hometown pride.

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