The Pacific Airshow is back for 2026 in Huntington Beach! From October 2 - 4, 2026 you can head to the beach and watch this spectacular and loved airshow. Over three days, the 2026 Pacific Airshow will celebrate the love, patriotism and awe-inspiring feats of aviation along with the thrill of sports, entertainment, art and technology.
Along with an action-packed lineup of events, from over-the-water aerobatic demonstrations from the world's best display teams to live music on the beach and VIP offerings - you enjoy Southern California's most iconic beachfront destination... Huntington Beach, California.
Where is the Best Place to Watch the Pacific Airshow?
There really are no bad areas to watch the Pacific Airshow if you are sitting on the sand of Huntington Beach. You do not need to purchase tickets! With the planes flying high across Huntington Beach, you can sit a few blocks south or north of "Show Center" and still see everything. Show Center is located on the beach across from The Waterfront Beach Resort Hilton on Pacific Coast Highway.
Show Center will also feature upgraded seating, access to the live announcer feed, and Airshow food and beverage vendors and souvenir shops. Or you can even get preferred seating on the Huntington Pier. Click here for preferred ticket seating.
How much does the Pacific Airshow Cost?
Pacific Airshow is FREE to the public! But there are upgraded seating options available for purchase if you would like reserved seating at Show Center or on the Huntington Beach Pier. You can buy 2026 Pacific Airshow tickets through the website.
The Pacific Airshow Official Schedule and Line Up
The 2026 Pacific Airshow lineup is one of the best ones yet! The planes will be hitting the skies beginning at 10:00am daily. The Airshow will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team and many more! You can enjoy watching the planes each day from the Huntington Beach sand from 10:30am to 5:00pm.
Friday, October 2, 2026 is a "Rehearsal Day." This day is more casual as the jet teams get a feel for the airspace. You will still be watching a spectacular show. Parking will be easier on Friday, and the crowds will be smaller than Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, the airshow starts bright and early at 10:30am. You will get to see all the amazing airshow performers. The plan is always to have the same show bot days, but sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances that can change.
The 2026 Pacific Airshow Line-up will include some of the following:
- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
- Canadian Forces Snowbirds
- U.S. Air Force F-35A Demo
- U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight - P-38
- U.S. Navy F-35C Demo
- U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler Airshow Team
- U.S. Navy F/A-18 West Coast Rhino Demo Team
- NORAD Interdiction Demo
- Royal Air Force Falcons Parachute Team
- Greg Colyer - Ace Maker T-33
- Jeff Boerboon - Extra 330SC
- Emma McDonald - Extra 300L
- Mike Goulian - Extra 330SC
- Bob Carlton - FoxJet Sailplane
- Torrey Ward - SubSonex Microjet
- Jason Somes - MiG-17
- NASA Flyover
- Franky Zapata - Flyboard Air / AirScooter
- Luke Czepiela - STOL Carbon Cub
- Goodyear Blimp
- U.S. Marine Corps
- MV-22 Osprey
- U.S. Air Force KC-135
- U.S. Air Force C-17
- Royal Air Force C-17B-25 - Lyon Air Museum
- Aaron Fitzgerald - Red Bull BO-105
- Red Bull Skydivers
- TBM Avenger - Greg Colyer
To get the official Pacific Airshow performer schedule, you must sign up for the newsletter. It will be available to all Newsletter subscribers each morning of the show. Subscribe to the Pacific Airshow newsletter here.
Pacific Airshow Parking
Parking is limited and will be crowded. I recommend Uber or Lyft. You can also park a mile or two inland and ride your bike down to the beach. If you are lucky enough to get parking, you will either find is in the State Parks Beach parking, or in a premium paid lot nearby.
Are All Three Days of the Airshow the Same?
No! All three days of the Pacific Airshow have the full lineup of different performers.
Is the Pacific Airshow worth it?
Yes! The short answer is yes. The Pacific Air Show is amazing. The stunts these planes can do and the beautiful contrails the jets make are spectacular. Way cooler than I was expecting when I first went to the show. And it's the beach! Such a great place to relax and breathe in the calming salt air.
Finally, if you can get to the Pacific Airshow during air show weekend, do it! Bring a picnic, grab a blanket, chairs and a swim suit and enjoy a day in the sun watching these amazingly talented pilots. It one of the best Orange County Airshows you will ever see...you won't regret it.
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Anne Thornton
Sad that no one “proofed” the schedules. All of SoCal was expecting the Blue Angels.
Lucille
Why are you charging for seats? Who is profiting? Is it for charity?
Minx
So greatful to have an opportunity to see the see these remarkable "machines" and pilots in action. Also, a salute to our U.S. Military!
No one should complain about paying for tickets (first I f all, you don't need a ticket to see this great show) do you think fuel is free? Not to mention the pilots time and all of the logistics that go into plannI ng this production.