EAA announces air show performers for AirVenture Oshkosh 2026

EAA has announced the air show performers who have committed to fly at AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, including the Red Bull Air Force and U.S. Army Golden Knights.The convention takes place at the Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) from July 20 to 26. It features nine air shows that take place in the afternoon and at night. The afternoon air shows will be presented by Daher, while the July 22 night air show will be presented by Covington Aircraft and the July 25 night air show will be presented by Hartzell Propeller. The association previously announced that a P-38 and a DC-6 from The Flying Bulls from Austria will fly during the afternoon shows. "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, VP of EAA communities and member programs. "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." New performers this year include: Red Bull Air Force (Chambliss/Fitzgerald/Coleman) Jeff Boerboon (Extra 330SC) Ed Hamill (Folds of Honor Pitts) Jack Aces (3 P-51s) Frank Kimmel (Corsair) Tom Larkin (Sonex Mini Jet) Britt Lincoln (Extra 330SC) Jeff Shetterly (T-6) Team Redline (RV-8s) Tinstix of Dynamite (Stewart/Burns) USAF F-16 Viper Demo USAF F-22 Raptor Demo RELATED STORIES: Advance tickets on sale for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 Two Flying Bulls aircraft from Austria to appear at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 EAA reveals 2025 AirVenture airshow lineup Returning performers from AirVenture 2025 include: U.S. Army Golden Knights (skydiving) Randy Ball (MiG-17) Vicky Benzing (P-51) 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) Greg Koontz (Decathlon) Nathan Hammond (Super Chipmunk) International Aerobatic Club demo Jerry Kerby (T-28) Jarrod Lindemann (Jet Waco) David Martin (Aircraft TBD) Northern Stars (Pitts Specials) Jim Peitz (F-33 Bonanza) Skip Stewart (Prometheus 2) Titan Aerobatic Team (T-6s) Bernie Vasquez (P-47 Thunderbolt) Matt Younkin (Beech 18)