Make plans now to "take-off" for top-flight fun at the 2026 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show, Presented by Kroger, June 13-14, 2026, at the Dayton International Airport. It will be an action-packed lineup, headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels! What better place to celebrate America 250 than in the Birthplace of Aviation, at the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show!
Spectators will enjoy a lavish, four-hour feature flying show of daring aerobatics, plus tons of commercial and military planes on static display for public viewing, an exciting midway, the CenterPoint Energy Kids' Hangar, Huey helicopter rides, and much more!
Featured Performers
Featured performers at this year's show include: U.S. Navy Blue Angels, USAF F-22 Raptor, U.S. Navy F-35C Demo Team, USAF F-15 Eagles, the Golden Knights, T-34 Association, Tora! Tora! Tora! and many more.
> See the full list of scheduled performers here
Static Ground Displays
Scheduled ground displays include: B-52H Stratofortress, F-35A Lightning II, USN Twin Otter, F-16 Fighting Falcon, C-5M Super Galaxy, P-51 Mustang and many more.
> See the full list of static ground displays
FREE Vandalia Flight Fest
The free Vandalia Flight Fest, Presented by Dayton Air Show is back in 2026! Taking place on Friday, June 12 at the Vandalia Recreation Center from 6-10 p.m., this event will feature live music from As You Were Army Band, as well as American Idol Top Eight Finalist & Dayton Native Alexis Gomez, along with food and drinks, kids' activities, and the unique opportunity to meet some of the Air Show performers (U.S. Navy Blue Angels, USAF F-22 Raptor Demo Team, U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II Demo Team, U.S. Army Golden Knights, and more). This community event is FREE; however, everyone must have a ticket.
Get Your CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Tickets Now
Tickets for the 2026 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show are on sale now! There are many great seating areas to choose from, including a special America 250 weekend special package! Head over to the Air Show website to explore ticket options today.
