EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 After it was a “no show” in 2025 due to the government shutdown, the Amigo Airsho has announced its plans for El Paso in 2026 and 2027.<\/p>\n
The MountainStar Sports Group Amigo Airsho announced the 2026 event will be held Oct. 24-25 and will be headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, featuring the US Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team and the U.S. Army Golden Knights, while the 2027 show will be held on Oct. 9-10 and headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. <\/p>\n
Organizers said that next year, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will return to El Paso since 2009, bringing F\/A-18 Super Hornet precision flying and aerobatics and will be accompanied by the U.S. Army Golden Knights’ parachute demonstrations.<\/p>\n
RELATED: Amigo Airshow in El Paso canceled due to government shutdown, organizers announce refunds<\/a><\/p>\n Meanwhile, for 2027, the Airsho is set to bring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds’ synchronization show, executing loops, high-G turns, and fast climbs.<\/p>\n “We’re beyond thrilled to bring the Blue Angels, the Golden Knights, and the F-16 Viper Demo Team in 2026 and welcome the Thunderbirds in 2027,” said Alan Russell, MSSG Amigo Airsho Chairman. “These elite teams will light up the skies with heart-pounding aerobatics and breathtaking formations, while giving our community a chance to share in the excitement and create new memories.”<\/p>\n To stay up to date with the Amigo Airsho, visit their official website<\/a> or follow them on Facebook<\/a> or Instagram<\/a>. <\/p>\n Back when 2025’s event was canceled, organizers said they would honor purchased tickets for 2026’s show.<\/p>\n