The Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is Nov. 6-7, 2026, at NAS Pensacola. Admission and parking are free; gates open at 8 a.m.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Facts come from the air show’s own site, naspensacolaairshow.org, run by Naval Air Station Pensacola, and the Blue Angels’ published show schedule. This page is updated for each year’s show at the same address.

The Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, 2026, at Naval Air Station Pensacola. It is the Navy flight demonstration squadron’s last show of the season at its home base, and the organizers say it draws more than 300,000 people over the two days, which makes it one of the largest events in Northwest Florida. Admission and parking are free.

Know before you go (2026 show)

  • When: Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7. Gates 8 a.m.; show 9:30 a.m.; Blue Angels around 2 p.m.
  • Where: Naval Air Station Pensacola, aboard the base southwest of downtown
  • Cost: free admission, free parking, free blanket seating; paid seats from $50
  • No: coolers, outside food or drink, backpacks, pets, pop-up tents, drones, bikes
  • Official site: naspensacolaairshow.org
  • Base security (buses and large vehicles): 850-452-2653

When and what time

The air show’s schedule page says gates open at 8 a.m. both days, the flying starts at 9:30 a.m., and the Blue Angels perform at about 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. They are the last act of the day. The show is the same on both days, the organizers say, though low clouds or high winds can change the acts. The performer lineup for 2026 had not been announced when we checked.

Besides the flying, the FAQ lists aircraft on static display along the flight line, vendor and food booths, souvenir stands and a kids’ zone. The National Naval Aviation Museum next to the airfield is also open.

Tickets and seating

General admission costs nothing. “Bring your own” seating is on both ends of the flight line, on an open paved area where you stand or sit on your own blanket or lawn chair, according to the seating and tickets page. Paid options for 2026:

Seating Price What you get
General admission Free Your own chairs or blanket, open sky
Box seating, Friday or Saturday $50 a day for ages 4 and up, plus fees Reserved seat at the show line, private portable toilets
Flight line chalet, Friday or Saturday $300 for a table of two, plus fees Tented seating with catered food and drinks

Children 3 and under sit free on a lap in the box seats. Each paid ticket covers one day only. There are no military or senior discounts, because entry and parking are already free. Seats can be upgraded on the day if any are left, but the organizers say they have sold out before.

Parking and getting there

Parking is free. Security staff direct drivers to the nearest open lot, and as those fill, to lots with shuttle buses to and from the show, the FAQ says. Drop-offs at the flight line gates are not allowed. Handicap parking is in a lot west of the tarmac, next to the west handicap viewing area, and the shuttles are wheelchair accessible.

Buses are allowed and are parked by security; call 850-452-2653 with questions about large vehicles. RVs and travel trailers can park on a first-come basis, but not overnight. Bicycles are not allowed on base for the show. Motorcyclists must wear a helmet, a reflective vest, closed-toe shoes and long sleeves, according to the safety page. All vehicles are subject to search before entering the base.

What to bring, and what to leave at home

Allowed: folding chairs, lawn chairs and blankets; phones and tablets; small purses and diaper bags; cameras, hand-carried; non-motorized wagons; strollers and wheelchairs; hand-held umbrellas, though the organizers ask you not to block the view behind you. Umbrellas and tripods are not allowed in the paid seating areas.

Not allowed: weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, multi-tools and pepper spray; coolers and ice chests; outside food and drink, except non-glass baby bottles and small snacks for young children; backpacks and most large bags; pets (service animals are welcome); pop-up tents; drones; bicycles, scooters, skateboards and skates. Every bag is searched at the gate.

Food, water and alcohol are sold inside. Some vendors take cards and some do not; an ATM is on site.

What to know

  • No rain date. There are no refunds and no rain dates, the organizers say. Check the official site for weather announcements.
  • Bring ear protection. Hearing protection is “highly encouraged,” especially for young children. Ear plugs are sold at the show.
  • There is no shade in general admission. Bring hats, sunscreen and sunglasses. The FAQ puts the average November temperature at 63 degrees and warns it can be windy on the tarmac, so dress in layers.
  • Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome, but no one rents them on site. A wheelchair-only section in the general viewing area is first come, first served.
  • Expect to walk. The show covers a large area, and the organizers advise comfortable shoes.
  • Smoking is allowed only in designated areas by each gate entry.

2027 dates

The Blue Angels’ published 2027 show schedule lists the homecoming show at NAS Pensacola on Nov. 5-6, 2027. The same schedule lists the separate Pensacola Beach Air Show, over the Gulf at Pensacola Beach, on July 17, 2027.

Watching the team practice is another way to see them. The Blue Angels’ show page says the National Naval Aviation Museum has a practice viewing area, and that the team signs autographs at the museum after most Wednesday practices.

More November plans: fall festivals and pumpkin patches, the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival the same weekend, and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show in 2026?

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, 2026, at Naval Air Station Pensacola. Gates open at 8 a.m., the show starts at 9:30 a.m. and the Blue Angels fly around 2 p.m. both days.

Is the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show free?

Yes. Admission, parking and bring-your-own blanket seating are free. Reserved box seats cost $50 a day for ages 4 and up, plus fees, and a flight line chalet table for two costs $300.

Can I bring a cooler or a backpack to the air show?

No. Coolers, outside food and drink, backpacks and most large bags are not allowed. Small purses and diaper bags are, and every bag is searched.

What happens if it rains on air show day?

There are no rain dates and no refunds, the organizers say. Low clouds or high winds can change the flying schedule, and weather announcements are posted on the air show website.

When is the 2027 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show?

The Blue Angels’ published 2027 schedule lists the homecoming show at NAS Pensacola on Nov. 5-6, 2027.