Toronto Air Show schedule and times for 2026

The 2026 Toronto Air Show, actually named the Canadian International Air Show, is coming back to the city for its 77th edition this weekend, and you know what that means: an airborne spectacle of jets is set to take over the city's skies.

If this Toronto tradition is something you look forward to each summer, or if you're simply wondering what those supersonic sounds rattling your windows are, here's everything you need to know about the action.

Date and times

This year's show is set to take to the skies from Sept. 5 to 7, from 12 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. daily. Although these are the dates and times for the official show, Toronto residents can expect test runs ahead of the attraction, as pilots and performers practice their stunts for the big shows.

Who's performing

Like every other year, the 2026 Canadian International Air Show features 12 performers ready to entertain onlookers and aviation enthusiasts alike.

Of course, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will return for the 77th edition of the sky-high show and mark their 55th appearance at the annual event. This will be their final year flying at the attraction, as the team takes a hiatus of at least five years.

Alongside this staple performance, spectators can also witness World War II legends like the Supermarine Spitfire and the Hawker Hurricane, as well as returning favourite Trevor Rafferty and his Christen Eagle. The CF-18 Demonstration and the Pink Jet are also part of this year's programming.

You can see the complete lineup of performers on the event's official website.

Where to watch

For premium views and the ultimate experience, you can catch all the action directly from the Exclusive Air Show Zone, located at Marilyn Bell Park. Tickets to access the zone are $107.99 plus applicable taxes and fees, and can be purchased online.

That said, you can definitely watch the show from various vantage points across the city without paying a dime. Locations like Coronation Park and Trillium Park are great places to hang out and watch. You can also stand outside the Marilyn Bell Park Air Show Zone and watch from there.

If airplanes are your thing, or you’re just looking to be part of an activity that's so Toronto-coded, then the 2026 Canadian International Air Show might just be calling your name.