NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show
The Blue Angels are coming home. The 2026 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show returns November 6–7, bringing two days of aerial performances to the home of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron.
Held at NAS Pensacola, the Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola’s largest annual events, drawing more than 300,000 spectators over two days. The show features an exciting lineup of aerobatic performers leading up to the Blue Angels taking to the skies over their home base.
Planning to attend? Here’s your guide to the 2026 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, including show times, admission, seating, where to watch, and what else you can experience while you’re there.
2026 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show Dates & Times
The 2026 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show takes place Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7.
Gates at NAS Pensacola open at 8:00 AM each day, with aerial performances beginning at 9:30 AM. The Blue Angels are scheduled to fly on both Friday and Saturday at approximately 2:00 PM.
With performances taking place throughout the day, arriving early gives you plenty of time to find your viewing spot and explore everything happening around the airfield before the Blue Angels take flight.
Where to Watch the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show
For the best view of the show, head directly to NAS Pensacola, where spectators can watch the full lineup of aerial performances along the flightline.
Some of the Blue Angels’ higher-altitude maneuvers may also be visible from Fort Pickens, but NAS Pensacola provides the primary viewing area for the Homecoming Air Show.
Admission, Parking & Seating
General admission to the 2026 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is FREE, and parking is also FREE.
Spectators can bring their own seating, with designated areas available on both ends of the flightline. Before packing for the day, review the air show’s approved items and safety information for details about lawn chairs, blankets, bags, and other items permitted inside the event.
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Guests looking for reserved seating can purchase Box Seating for $50 per person, plus processing and ticket fees, on either Friday or Saturday. Box Seating is available for guests ages 4 and older and includes an individual reserved seat along the show line and access to private portable toilets. Children ages 3 and younger may sit on a parent or guardian’s lap for free.
More to Explore at the Air Show
There’s plenty happening on the ground between aerial performances. Throughout the event, spectators can explore aircraft displays, virtual games, vendor attractions, food booths, souvenir booths, and a kids’ fun zone.
The National Naval Aviation Museum, located next to the airfield, will also be open. The museum offers another opportunity to explore naval aviation history and see historic aircraft during your visit to NAS Pensacola.
Make it a Pensacola Beach weekend:
Turn air show weekend into a few days on Pensacola Beach. Stay close to the Gulf, explore the island before or after the show, and make time for local restaurants, attractions, and everything else Pensacola has to offer while you’re in town.
From beachfront resorts to laid-back island hotels, there are several places to stay on Pensacola Beach for your Homecoming Air Show weekend.
Plan Your Visit to the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show
With two full days of aerial performances, the Blue Angels flying over their home base, and plenty to explore throughout NAS Pensacola, the Homecoming Air Show is one of the biggest events of the year in Pensacola.
For additional information about security, accessibility, parking, prohibited items, transportation, and other event details, visit the official NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show FAQ page before heading to the show.
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