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Chicago Air and Water Show
📅When8/15/2026through 8/16/2026
📍WhereNorth Avenue Beach and along the LakefrontChicago, IL
👤Hosted ByCity of Chicago / Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
🏷️CategoryEntertainment
About This Event
The Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the city's most famous summer spectacles, bringing military and civilian aerial demonstrations and water-based performance programming to the lakefront. Its immense public recognition, free admission, and massive crowd draw make it one of the most obvious qMeet adds in Illinois.
What to WearLight summer clothing, sun protection, and footwear suitable for beach or lakefront walking.
What to BringSunscreen, water, a hat, a blanket or beach chair, and patience for a very large crowd.
When & Where
Starts8/15/2026
Ends8/16/2026
VenueNorth Avenue Beach and along the Lakefront
Address1600 N Lake Shore Dr
CityChicago, IL 60614
Driving / Transportation / ParkingTransit, biking, and parking far from the beach with a walk in are usually easier than trying to drive directly to North Avenue Beach during show hours.
Multi-day event — hours may vary by day, so check the description and any official event link.
Who Can Attend
VisibilityPublic — anyone can join
Member LimitNo limit
Est. Attendance2,000,000 total (1,500,000 peak day)
Members (1)
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| Courtney | Added — no RSVP |
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