2026 California Capital Airshow Performer Lineup
Learn about the stunt performers, planes, and vendors that are waiting for you at the California Capital Airshow!
Soar into Rancho Cordova on October 10-11, 2026 for the California Capital Airshow! Enjoy dozens of ground displays, climb through aircraft, and watch stunning aerial performances by the famous U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds. Sign up for the Airshow Insiders email list to be the first to know about ticket launch and get access to exclusive discounts!
2026 California Capital Airshow Headliners
✈️U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds: Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday and 20 years of the California Capital Airshow with a jaw-dropping performance by this fan favorite stunt team.
✈️Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds: Watch a signature 9-jet precision formation showcase the skill, professionalism, and teamwork of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Other Flight Performances
✈️US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet "Rhino" Demo: Maximum afterburner will leave you spellbound as the skies above Sacramento come alive with freedom’s roar.
✈️US Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demo: The Lightning II will light its afterburners and rapidly accelerate to just below the speed of sound, tearing through the Sacramento sky and pulling almost 9 G's.
✈️Air Force Heritage Flight: The iconic P-47 Thunderbolt will join the fifth-gen F-35A Lightning II as we honor the past and present with the Air Force Heritage Flight.
✈️Canadian Pilot Kyle Fowler: Watch Kyle's bright yellow 1986 Long-EZ performing loops, rolls, wingovers, nighttime pyro, and a 'Humpty Bump' highlighting the plane's distinctive canard design.
🪂Patriot Parachute Team: Watch in awe as the elite team performs inverted flying parachutes, flag jumps to celebrate America's 250th, and nighttime pyro, all diving towards the ground up to 100+ miles per hour.
Hands-On Ground Displays
In addition to watching the spectacular performances, you'll have the chance to explore grounded planes, meet pilots and interact with crew members. This is your chance to get up close, especially if you love aviation. Nothing is more fascinating than touring vintage military planes, especially ones that flew back in World War II.
Climb into the cockpit, sit in some of the largest planes the U.S. Military has to offer, and explore air delivery cargo vessels as you meet first responders and pilots.
Concessions & Vendor Booths
Discover first-class entertainment on the ground with live music and vendor booths where you can find aviation-themed gifts and merchandise for all ages.
General Admission tickets include access to optional paid concession stands. First Class ticket holders can enjoy an open bar, food displays, and hors d’oeuvres all day. Business Class and Premium Cabin ticket holders will have access to a catered buffet dinner.
Know Before You Go: ATMs are not available but every vendor will have options to pay with debit or credit card.
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