Saturday, July 17, 2027 · Pensacola Beach, Florida
The Blues are home.
Show week returns to Pensacola Beach as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels close the show over the Gulf on their home beach — with warbirds, military jets, and the country's sharpest aerobatic pilots joining them. The 2027 lineup is on the way.
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Casino Beach
Free public viewing along the shoreline. Best sightlines for the main aerobatic box.
Free to the public
No ticket required for beach viewing. Premium viewing parties are sold separately by local venues.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Six F/A-18 Super Hornets and "Fat Albert," closing the show, at 2 p.m. in recent years.
Saturday, July 17
The official air show, with show week building toward it starting Wednesday, July 14.
Flight Board
Show week at a glance
Four days build toward Saturday's main event. This is the usual shape of the week — 2027 times are tentative until officially released.
The Lineup
Who's flying this year
The Blue Angels close the show. Military jets, warbirds, and civilian aerobatic acts will be announced for 2027 — check back.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Six blue-and-gold F/A-18 Super Hornets and Fat Albert, the squadron's C-130J.
Military demonstrations
Jet and bomber acts to be announced.
Civilian aerobatics & warbirds
Performers to be announced.
Sun, heat, and afternoon storms
July on the Gulf means high heat index and a real chance of afternoon thunderstorms that can shift the schedule. Know the forecast, the heat plan, and the lightning rules before you post up on the sand.
The bridge will be slow. Plan for it.
Record crowds are expected at the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza and the free trolley network shifts its stops on show days. Here's how to get on and off the island without losing your afternoon.
Watching from home?
Hellcat Productions streams the Blue Angels performance live for anyone who can't make the beach.