Chicago Air and Water Show

August 17-18, 2019 • FREE Admission • 10am-3pm Both Days

North Ave. Beach

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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

Make the most of your Air & Water Show visit with helpful hints, accessibility, parking and transportation information.

2019 Performers

This year's headliners include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Royal Air Force Red Arrows.

About the Show

Find out more information about the Chicago Air & Water Show.

Voice of the Show

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

Corporate Partnerships

Corporate partners of the Chicago Air & Water Show.

Media Room

These images are available in high resolution for press purposes only.

Visit us:

Admission is FREE

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

Take CTA to the Chicago Air & Water Show. Bus #72 goes to North Avenue Beach. For more travel information, visit transitchicago.com.

Park at Millennium Park Garages and avoid the hassle of finding parking near the beach! Garage locations are Millennium Park Garage and Millennium Lakeside Garage at 5 S. Columbus Drive, Grant Park North Garage at 25 N. Michigan Ave. and Grant Park South Garage at 325 S. Michigan Ave. Pre-purchase parking at MillenniumGarages.com and save up to 50% off drive-up rates.