The Blue Angels will perform at the Cocoa Beach Air Dot Show on Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11, 2026, with free public viewing available at the event. The U.S. Navy's elite flight demonstration team will conduct precision aerial maneuvers as low as 50 feet above the ground and as high as 15,000 feet during the two-day show. The event will take place at Cocoa Beach, drawing crowds to watch the team's synchronized flights and high-G stunts.
Formed in 1946, the Blue Angels are the second-oldest formal aerobatic team in the world and are based at NAS Pensacola, though they originated in Jacksonville, Florida. The team will perform stunts like the vertical roll and the Sneak Pass, which involves flying 50 feet above the ground at 600 knots. Pilots do not wear G-suits, relying instead on breathing techniques to handle the forces during maneuvers.
The Air Dot Show will feature other military and civilian aerial acts alongside the Blue Angels. Each day's event begins with opening ceremonies at 11 a.m., with performances expected to end around 2 p.m. Local organizers say the show boosts community morale and highlights naval aviation skills.
At each performance, two civilian 'Key Influencers' are selected to ride in the No. 7 jet, a tradition that gives civilians a unique perspective on the team's flights. The Blue Angels have drawn millions of spectators annually since their founding, and their appearance in Cocoa Beach is a major draw for the area.
The show will take place on the Cocoa Beach Causeway, with viewing areas set up along the beach and nearby roads. No tickets are required, but attendees are advised to arrive early for the best viewing spots.