Fort Lauderdale Airshow
📅 Dates & Venue
- Scheduled for Saturday May 9 and Sunday May 10, 2026, along Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Show stretches from Sunrise Blvd/NE 19th Street south toward Las Olas Avenue and surrounds Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
✈️ Performers Lineup
- The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are confirmed as the headlining team for the 2026 show
- Additional acts and full roster are expected to be released later—details will likely follow the 2025 event wrap-up
🎟️ Viewing Options (subject to update)
While pricing and packages haven’t been finalized yet, early-bird tickets will likely mirror 2025 offerings including:
- Drop Zone Beach (public with amenities and narration)
- Sand Boxes™ (private 10 × 12 ft beach areas with food stands and restrooms)
- Flight Line Club (VIP tent experience with catering, drinks, beachside boxes)
- VIP Penthouse (rooftop access at Pelican Grand Resort with gourmet dining and open bar) available in 2025 and expected for 2026
🗓️ Timeline & Tickets
- Organizers have launched an early notification list offering up to a 45% discount on ticket packages
- Ticket sales dates, availability, and exact prices are likely to be announced in late 2025 or early 2026.
✅ What to Expect
- A strong return to full-scale aerial performers in 2026 following a scaled-down lineup in 2025
- Scenic beachside setting with views from public and premium zones along A1A and adjacent parks.
- A celebration of military and civilian aviation excellence, now centered around the Thunderbirds
🔍 Next Steps for Planning
- Sign up for notifications via the Air Dot Show website or ticket portal to receive early-bird alerts.
- Check back closer to spring 2026 for confirmed performer lineups and updated VIP/public viewing packages.
- Consider booking early accommodations and securing parking passes or VIP upgrades well ahead.
