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Chicago Air and Water Show

2023 Dates TBA

FREE Admission • 10am-2pm Both Days

North Ave. Beach and along the Lakefront

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The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The show can be viewed along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point.

Plan Your Visit & Accessibility (Crowd enjoying the Chicago Air and Water Show pictured)

Plan Your Visit & Accessibility

Access audio description and experience every twist and turn during the show.

Herb Hunter

Voice of the Show

Herb Hunter (pictured) has been the voice of the Air & Water Show for over 20 years.

Chicago Air and Water Show

History

In 1959 the first show was held under the direction of Al Benedict.

Chicago Air and Water Show

Press Room

Request media credentials, download photos and videos – and view current news releases.

Sponsors

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Visit us:

Admission is FREE

Find us:

North Avenue Beach
1600 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60613

Pole Markers:

Get Lost In The Show, Not On The Beach

Public Transportation:

Take CTA to the Chicago Air & Water Show

Bus #72 goes to North Avenue Beach. For more travel information, visit transitchicago.com.

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