Experience the full force of Joint Operations in action at America’s Air Show—only at MCAS Miramar. The Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) demonstration delivers an unforgettable showcase of aircraft, pyrotechnics, and tactical precision as Marines simulate a battlefield assault right on the crowd line.
Presented by the United States Marine Corps, this year’s show features the best in military and civilian aviation: the iconic U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the cutting-edge USMC F-35B TAC DEMO, and high-energy civilian performers like Vicky Benzing, Ed Hamill and Emma McDonald.
Bringing it all to life on the mic are legendary announcers Matt Jolley and Steph Stricklen!
Check out the full 2026 performer schedule below.
Note: All performances and times are subject to change.
2026 PERFORMERS
2026 ANNOUNCERS
2026 SCHEDULE
The schedule below reflects the general performance timeline and is consistent across all three days of the show.
Performance times are approximate and subject to change without notice. The schedule below is tentative and may vary due to weather, operational requirements, or other factors.
FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY
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| Time (Approx) | Performer |
| 8:00 AM | FLIGHTLINE GATES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC |
| 10:15 AM | USMC MV-22 Osprey Demo |
| 10:29 AM | BETA Alia CX300 – See Announcer Script here. |
| 10:41 AM | USN F-35C TAC Demo |
| 11:11 AM | USAF C-17 Globemaster TAC Demo |
| 11:26 AM | Welcoming Ceremonies incl. the USMC 3dMAW Marching Band, USMC Mounted Color Guard and USSSOCOM ParaCommandos – See Announcer Script here. |
| 11:45 AM | Emma McDonald Extra 330SC Aerobatics |
| 11:59 AM | USMC F-35B and USN F-35C – See Announcer Script here. |
| 12:16 PM | USMC Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Demo – See Announcer Script here. |
| 1:25 PM | USAF U-2 Dragonlady Flypast (Friday Only) |
| 1:34 PM | Ed Hamill Folds of Honor Pitts S-2C – See Announcer Script here. |
| 1:48 PM | RAF Falcons Parachute Team |
| 2:05 PM | Vicky Benzing P-51D “Plum Crazy” Mustang Demo – See Announcer Script here. |
| 2:25 PM | USMC F-35B Lightning II Demo |
| 2:45 PM | USN Blue Angels |
| 4:15 PM | End of Aerial Demonstrations |
| 5:00 PM | FLIGHTLINE GATES CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC – END OF SHOW |
STATIC DISPLAYS
There will be a many static displays on the flight line for you to see up close! A finalized listing of static displays will be coming shortly so stay tuned for the full listing! Please note that our static displays are subject to change.
Interested in learning about what static displays will be present or interested in bringing your aircraft to the air show this year? Visit our Static Displays page!
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Contact
MARINES.COM | 1-800- MAR-INES
NAVY.COM | 1-800-USA-NAVY
AIRFORCE.COM | 1-800-423-USAF