If you are at the Shore this weekend and you hear something that sounds like the sky breaking open, that is the Soar and Shore Airshow doing exactly what it is designed to do. Now in its second year, the free event runs May 29 to 31 over the Atlantic City beach and Boardwalk, with flying scheduled between noon and 3pm each day. Last year's inaugural edition drew approximately 150,000 spectators and generated an estimated $15 million in economic impact for the area. The 2026 edition has moved from its original July window to late May, positioning it as the unofficial kickoff to Shore summer.
- The Soar and Shore Airshow runs May 29 to 31, 2026 over the Atlantic City beach and Boardwalk, with aerial performances scheduled between 12pm and 3pm each day, free and open to the public
- F-22 and F-35B demo teams headline the 2026 lineup, along with a range of other military and civilian aircraft making the show competitive with the best airshows anywhere in the country
- The move to late May positions the event as the unofficial start of summer at the Shore, drawing visitors to Atlantic City before peak season crowds and giving the local economy an early boost
- Premium seating with reserved spots, shade, food, and drinks is available for those who want a more comfortable viewing experience, while general admission remains completely free
Atlantic City has been working hard to reestablish itself as a destination that goes beyond the casino floor. An airshow that draws 150,000 people and generates $15 million in a single weekend is exactly the kind of event that makes that case.
By: NJBiz Staff | NJBiz | March 24, 2026
Photo: Courtesy of Visit Atlantic City
