Air Show Performers Confirmed for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 is already shaping up to be a standout, with a long list of elite air show performers confirmed for both the afternoon and night programs. From MiG-17s and P-51s to F-16 and F-22 demo teams, skydivers, and aerobatic favorites, the July 20 to 26 event promises a packed flying schedule, with even more acts still to be announced.

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A number of leading air show performers have confirmed they will take part in EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, joining both the afternoon and night flying programs. The 73rd Experimental Aircraft Association, Oshkosh, WI, fly-in convention will run from July 20 through July 26 at Wittman Regional Airport. The schedule includes nine air shows over seven days, with night programs planned for July 22 and July 25. The daily afternoon air shows will be presented by Daher, while Covington Aircraft will present the July 22 night show, and Hartzell Propeller will present the night show on July 25.

Bernie Vasquez flying "Bonnie" at the 2023 AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. Photo by Nigel Hitchman
Bernie Vasquez flying “Bonnie” at the 2023 AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. Photo by Nigel Hitchman

Each year, we build the air show roster for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh based on welcoming some of the best air show performers in the world, along with suggestions from attendees that include past favorites and new performers emerging on the scene,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “This year the air shows will also be celebrating America’s 250th birthday and already feature the best of the best, with even more confirmations to come.

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An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing. Photo Chris Finley

Among the performers and aircraft already on the schedule are:

  • Randy Ball (MiG-17)
  • Vicky Benzing (P-51)
  • Jeff Boerboon (Extra 330SC)
  • Bob Carlton (Jetfox twin-engine sailplane)
  • The Chuters (skydiving)
  • Class of ’45 (Corsair/P-51)
 
  • Greg Colyer (2 T-33s)
  • Susan Dacy (Stearman)
  • Erik Edgren (Taylorcraft)
 
  • Kyle Fowler (Long-EZ)
  • Kyle Franklin (Super Cub)
  • Michael Goulian (Extra)
 
  • RJ Gritter (Decathlon)
  • Ed Hamill (Folds of Honor Pitts)
  • Jack Aces (3 P-51s)
 
  • Greg Koontz (Decathlon)
  • Nathan Hammond (Super Chipmunk)
  • Jerry Kerby (T-28)
  • Frank Kimmel (Corsair)
  • Tom Larkin (Sonex Mini Jet)
  • Britt Lincoln (Extra 330SC)
  • Jarrod Lindemann (Jet Waco)
  • David Martin (Aircraft TBD)
 
  • Northern Stars (Pitts Specials)
  • Jim Peitz (F-33 Bonanza)
  • Red Bull Air Force (Chambliss/Fitzgerald/Coleman)
  • Jeff Shetterly (T-6)
  • Skip Stewart (Prometheus 2)
  • Team Redline (RV-8s)
 
  • Tinstix of Dynamite (Stewart/Burns)
  • Titan Aerobatic Team (T-6s)
 
  • USAF F-22 Raptor Demo
  • U.S. Army Golden Knights (skydiving)
  • Bernie Vasquez (P-47 Thunderbolt)
  • Matt Younkin (Beech 18)
  • International Aerobatic Club demo
  • USAF F-16 Viper Demo

These early additions come on top of the previously announced P-38 and DC-6 from Austria’s Flying Bulls. More performers are still to be confirmed, including aircraft and acts that appear only at Oshkosh. The full daily schedules and flying dates for each performer will be released once they are finalized. For more information and to support the EAA, click on this link: www.eaa.org/eaa.

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