Chicago Air and Water Show 2026

There will be 1,000,000 people attending and a predicted event spend (USD) of $81,349,083 at the event in 2026.

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Event Insights for Chicago Air and Water Show 2026

  • Predicted Attendance

    1,000,000
  • Predicted Event Spend (USD)

    $81,349,083

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Event Details

Description

The Chicago Air and Water Show is a large annual public festival held along Chicago’s Lake Michigan lakefront, centered on the North Avenue Beach area. The event presents high‑energy aerial performances by military and civilian demonstration teams, parachute and aerobatic acts, and water rescue demonstrations, showcasing both aviation and mariti...

Date & Time

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Sun, 16 Aug 2026

Timezone

-0500 (America/Chicago)

Event Category

festivals

Duration

2 days

Frequency

Yearly

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