- Date & time
- Sat, Aug 15 – Sun, Aug 16, 2026
- Location
- North Avenue Beach and the Chicago lakefront, Chicago, IL · 1600 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60614
- Admission
- Free
- Parking / transit
- No public parking at North Avenue Beach; public transportation is recommended.
- Organizer
- City of Chicago
The Chicago Air and Water Show returns August 15 and 16, with demonstrations scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. North Avenue Beach will serve as the center of the action, while viewing areas extend along the lakefront from Fullerton Avenue to Oak Street.
Admission is free and no reservation is required. Visitors should arrive early and use public transportation when possible, as public parking will not be available at North Avenue Beach during the show weekend.
Source: Official event website
Information last verified: July 27, 2026