SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - The 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, returns 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and July 14 to Mather Airport in Sacramento.

The two-day event will feature an extraordinary lineup of performers, including the Italian jet team, Frecce Tricolori, and the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, plus miles of ground attractions and the return of nighttime aerial performances. Both days conclude with a massive pyro-musical fireworks show. 

 Italian jet team Frecce Tricolori will headline the 2024 California Capital Airshow, as part of its first North American tour in more than 30 years. Photo courtesy of California Capital Airshow

“This year’s show offers a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Darcy Brewer, California Capital Airshow executive director. “Our attendees will enjoy performances by two world-renowned jet teams, Frecce Tricolori and the Thunderbirds, along with some of the most skilled pilots from around the globe, right here in Sacramento.”

This unique show features four hours of nonstop aerial performances beginning at 5:30 p.m. both days. The United States Air Force Thunderbirds will kick off the event followed by Frecce Tricolori, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning and C-17 Globemaster demo teams and an impressive roster of highly skilled civilian performers including priceless vintage warbirds.

As the sun sets, the show will continue with maximum afterburner followed by aircraft lighting up the night sky with pyrotechnics, walls of fire, spectacular fireworks and a 500-drone show. 

Discounted Airshow tickets are on sale now at CaliforniaCapitalAirshow.com. Adult General Admission tickets start at $42.50 and each ticket includes free admission for up to six youth (age 15 and under) and free parking. A variety of upgraded tickets and experiences are also available for purchase. Tickets are available online only and will not be sold at the gate. Purchase tickets now before they sell out.

The California Capital Airshow “gives special thanks to our generous partners Sacramento County, the City of Rancho Cordova, Modern Aviation, Keurig Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Visit Rancho Cordova, Folsom Lake Dodge, Donaghy Sales, SMUD, Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Kaiser Permanente, Atlas Disposal, Sunbelt, Teichert, Elite Power, FOX 40, iHeart Media, and UPS.”

In addition, the Airshow team “is grateful to its 1,000 passionate volunteers, a long list of committed community supporters, as well as the teams of law enforcement and emergency services that give their time and energy to keep everyone safe.” 

Tickets and more information can be found at CaliforniaCapitalAirshow.com.

About California Capital Airshow

Established in 2004, the nonprofit California Capital Airshow plans and operates the family-friendly annual event that honors the Sacramento region’s rich aviation heritage and veterans while using the power and magic of flight to inspire young people.

California Capital Airshow gives back to the community through scholarships, charitable group donations and educational youth programming throughout the year. For more information about the airshow, performers and discount tickets, visit www.californiacapitalairshow.com.