MILWAUKEE — November 13, 2026 -- The U.S. Navy Blue Angels return to Milwaukee's lakefront on July 24 and 25, 2027, and a planning visit on November 18, 2026 starts the work. By our calculation, 248 days separate the two dates. The Milwaukee Air & Water Show announced the plans, with WaterStone Bank as presenting sponsor of the 2027 event.
The Blue Angels meet show organizers at the 128th Air Refueling Wing on November 18.
The visit includes a brief press conference and a private planning meeting with the show's organizers. Blue Angels aircraft are also scheduled to be in Milwaukee that day.
The press conference is for credentialed media. Reporters must RSVP and submit credential information to the organizers' contact, Jack Hurley. The organizers have not said whether the public can see the aircraft on November 18 or how tickets for 2027 will work.
The 2027 show runs over one weekend with WaterStone Bank as presenting sponsor.
- Dates: Saturday and Sunday, July 24 and 25, 2027
- Location: Milwaukee's lakefront on Lake Michigan
- Presenting sponsor: WaterStone Bank, led by President and CEO Bill Bruss
- Planning visit: November 18, 2026, hosted at the 128th Air Refueling Wing
Brian L. Allendorfer Jr., a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant with Air Show Consultants, says the visit brings the show one step closer to its 2027 return.
The Blue Angels fly the F/A-18 Super Hornet and travel with the C-130J Super Hercules.
The team was founded in 1946. According to its own description, it includes more than 150 active-duty Sailors and Marines. The C-130J Super Hercules supports the F/A-18 jets. Captain Adam Bryan serves as Commanding Officer and Flight Leader.
The organizers say they will announce more performers and event details on social media as the weekend approaches.