Venue·North Avenue Beach·Downtown

North Avenue Beach

The Chicago Air and Water Show takes over North Avenue Beach every August with jaw-dropping aerial acrobatics and aquatic stunts over the lakefront. It's free, it's massive, and the beach party atmosphere makes it one of Chicago's best summer weekends.

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1600 N Lake Shore Dr

Chicago, IL 60613

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Past Events

Aug 15Chicago Air and Water Show 2026 Jun 1Sunset Yoga at North Avenue Beach May 30Lee Burridge + Oliver Koletzki at Castaways Apr 24Chicago Air & Water Show

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