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✈️ Your guide to SUN ‘n FUN 2026

The annual festival returns this month with more airshows, aircraft demos, and activities than ever, plus BOGO tickets for Florida residents on select days.

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A rotating gif featuring: Photo 1, Four fighter jets with USAF markings in tight formation fly across a clear blue sky, leaving white contrails behind. Photo 2, Two small boys and a father sit in the cockpit of a large, grounded aircraft, with one boy holding on to controls. They all smile at the camera. 
Photo 3, A small boy wearing large noise blocking headphones sits atop someone's shoulders in a crowd of people watching something off camera. 
Photo 4, Two blue and red planes fly in formation, at SUN 'n FUN aerospace expo, emitting white smoke trails against a clear blue sky. The word "TITAN" is visible on the wings.
Photo 5, A crowd watches an air show as a jet flies overhead. A child sits on an adult's shoulders, and people capture the moment with phones. It's a sunny day.

Skip expo parking and ride the SUN ‘n FUN Express for free from downtown Lakeland or Lakeside Village.

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Lakeland’s hometown airshow returns Tuesday, April 14-Sunday, April 19, bringing six days of plane fun.

Here’s what not to miss at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo:

Opening night concert

Festivities kick off with performances by Cooper Alan, Thomas Mac, and Angie K on Tuesday night, April 14.

The concert, presented by Sysco, is included with your SUN ‘n FUN ticket.

Airshows

Plan your visit with the full airshow schedule, including:

  • A new Composite Airshow | Wednesday, April 15
  • Night airshow + fireworks | Saturday, April 18
  • Performances from the USAF Thunderbirds, F-22 Raptor Demo Team, F-18 Rhino Demo Team and more

Visitors can get up close and personal with thousands of aircraft on the ground, too.

Family-friendly activities

Kids age 12 and under enjoy free entry every day, plus lots of hands-on STEM activities.

Tickets are on sale now. Psst...Florida residents get BOGO admission on Saturday + Sunday, sponsored by GARD Construction.

Land tickets

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