The Pacific Airshow Gold Coast has established itself as Australia’s largest air show, attracting more than 270,000 spectators to this three-day family-friendly event in Surfers Paradise. From August 14 to 18, 2026, the Gold Coast City waterfront in Queensland will be transformed into a spectacular setting to celebrate aviation in all its forms, combining the breathtaking ocean backdrop with the excitement of the world’s top air shows.
This major annual event showcases excellence in aviation through the participation of renowned civilian and military pilots. Spectators along the Gold Coast Oceanway will be able to enjoy breathtaking aerial acrobatics, precision demonstrations by top-tier teams, and autograph sessions with the pilots.
This year’s lineup features prestigious units and aircraft such as the RAAF F-35A Lightning II, the famous RAAF Roulettes aerobatic team, RAAF 100 Squadron, the rugged RAAF C-130 Hercules, as well as international guests such as Jeff Boerboon’s Yakk 110 from the United States, the impressive Gravity Industries Jet Suits from the United Kingdom, and the T-33 Shooting Star piloted by Greg Colyer. The public will also enjoy a variety of demonstrations, including the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey Demo, performances by the Queensland Fire Department Air Attack Demo, skydiving with Gold Coast Skydive, not to mention flybys by Matt Hall Racing, the Screaming Diamonds formation team, Firebird Skyshows, the PC-9, the BO-105 Aerobatic Display, the Southern Knights, the Red Star Roolettes, as well as superb warbirds and historic aircraft such as the C-47, the CAC Mustang, the P-40 Kittyhawk, and the Twin Vipers from McDermotts Aviation, rounded out by the Australian Wingsuit Display Team.
To plan your visit and find all the practical information, hospitality options, and ticketing details, we invite you to visit the event’s official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
The event takes place from August 14 to August 16, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The event takes place in Surfers Paradise, along the Gold Coast Oceanway in Australia.
The lineup includes the RAAF F-35A Lightning II, RAAF Roulettes, RAAF 100 Squadron, RAAF C-130 Hercules, US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey Demo, Matt Hall Racing, and many others.
General Admission tickets start from $40, Show Centre Zone tickets start from $60, and Premium General Admission tickets start from $160.
