The Milwaukee Air & Water Show is Wisconsin's annual premier free summer event and ranks among the top air shows in the United States. It takes place on Michigan Lake's waterfront over a weekend in late July, showcases US aviation, and pays tribute to the past and current Armed Forces. The Milwaukee Air & Water Show will deliver the excitement of aerial aerobatics to Milwaukee and the surrounding areas, creating a wholesome, family-friendly environment for all to enjoy.
Airshow LineUp
The Airshow presents an impressive lineup, featuring 24 Military Air Performers, 24 Civilian Air Performers, and 24 acts in the water. Notable among the Military Air Performers are the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning Tactical Demo Team, the U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Rhino Tactical Demo Team, and the Italian Air Force Aerobatic Team Frecce Tricolori, also known as the Tri-Coloured Arrows and others.
Civilian Air Performers include Trojan Thunder, five-time World Aerobatics Champion Rob Holland, and CAF Southern California Wing. Water performances will be led by Efoil Fliteboard Demo, Badgerland Water Ski Team, Muskego Waterbugs Water Ski Team, Casanova's Marine Classic Fireboat, The Boathouse Marine, Great Lakes Watercross—Xtreme Jetski, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department—Marine Patrol Enforcement Boat, Milwaukee Fire Department—Trident Fire Boat.
Events & Activities
The show will feature many exhibits, sponsor displays, military recruiting areas, and other special attractions. Along Lincoln Memorial Drive, the event will feature a diverse selection of quality food and beverage vendors offering various options.
Tickets
Admission to view the airshow from Bradford Beach and some parts of McKinley Beach is free of charge. For those seeking an upgraded experience, private viewing areas are available right at the lakefront. These include the VIP Sky Chalet (priced at $45.00–$165.00 per day), the Flight-Line Club (priced at $15.00–$65.00 per day), and Reserved CenterPoint Seating (priced at $7.00–$36.50 per day).
Parking
The prime reserved parking spots are in the Milwaukee County Parks grass lots, spanning from McKinley Marina in the north to Veteran’s Park at the Milwaukee Lakefront in the south. The cost for Reserved Lakefront Parking is $30 per day. Additional parking options include O’Donnell Park, the west side of Lincoln Memorial Drive, areas north of Bradford Beach at the Athletic Field near the Linwood Pumping Station on Lincoln Memorial Drive, and various streets on the east side of Milwaukee. Milwaukee County Parks lots open at 7:30 am daily during the Air & Water Show.
