JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The NAS Jacksonville Air Show is one of the most exciting events of the year among locals, and now it’s receiving some national recognition.
The show is one of USA Today’s 20 nominees in its 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards for the 10Best Air Shows in the country.
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Typically, the Blue Angels are the highlight of Jacksonville’s air show, whether it’s held at Jacksonville Beach or NAS Jax.
After hitting some turbulence in 2025 with the U.S. government shutdown, the Blue Angels are hoping for a smooth landing as they prepare for the NAS Jacksonville 2026 Air Show.
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“This year we’ll be celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Blue Angels,” Lt. Cmdr. Lilly Montana told Action News Jax in December. “We’re actually founded here in Jacksonville, so this is a big homecoming for us.”
Scheduled to perform this year, in addition to the Blue Angels, are the Thunderbirds.
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We told you back in October when the Blues had to cancel their performance in the Jacksonville Beach Sea and Sky Air Show due to the government shutdown.
The NAS Jax Air Show will take place October 17-18, 2026.
To vote for the show in the 10Best poll, click here. Vote once per day until voting ends on Monday, April 27 at noon ET. The winning events will be announced on May 6.
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