As we mentioned in a previous entry – see Government of Canada to procure new aircraft for the iconic Canadian Forces Snowbirds – the 2026 season will be the last time the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be using their Candair CT-114 Tutor aircraft, and the CT-157 Siskin II (Pilatus PC21) won’t ready until the early 2030s.  So be sure to catch this last Snowbird performance for the next 3-5 years.

Greetings!

We’re just one week away from the massive 2026 discount ticket launch, and anticipation is spooling up! The office has received hundreds of emails and telephone inquiries regarding the discount ticket launch.

Next Wednesday, the 24th, at Noon Pacific Time, keep a watchful eye out for your exclusive ticket launch email. Your June 24th email will give you special access to deep-discount 2026 Airshow tickets via a unique link.

Tickets to Sell Out

We cannot emphasize this enough … please purchase your tickets at launch. Last year, several discount ticket blocks sold out in minutes after launch.

To create a better experience for everyone, we’ve slashed daily capacity by thousands. That means a better overall experience for you, your family, and friends.

As an AIR SHOW INSIDER, you get to purchase tickets at the year’s lowest prices. Plus, you get special access to tickets and deep discounts that are not available to the public. As ticket blocks sell out, ticket prices increase.

Over the next 7 days, we will send you a series of essential launch-prep emails in bite-sized chunks. This includes exciting ticket experience upgrades and maybe even a surprise or two.

With the return of cooler fall weather … not one but two national jet teams (US Air Force Thunderbirds and Royal Canadian AF Snowbirds), the Night Show Spectacular with a pyro musical finale, and some of the most elite military and civilian pilots in the world, tickets will SELL OUT at a record pace.

Let the countdown begin!

“Az”

Your California Capital Air Show Insider

P.S. – On Ticket Pricing: Because several people have asked, and as we’ve done for years, we’ll release ticket pricing at launch. Rest assured, there are tickets at a variety of price points – everything from great family value to an ultra-high-end VIP experience.

To be as upfront as possible, we’ll display all-in pricing for this year’s Airshow tickets. No hidden fees; what you see is what you pay.

2026 California Capital Airshow

Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday with the

United States Air Force Thunderbirds
and the
Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds!
October 10-11, 2026

Sacramento Mather Airport – KMHR

Presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova

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California Capital Airshow | (916) 876-7568 insider@californiacapitalairshow.com | https://CaliforniaCapitalAirshow.com/