VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The 2026 Thunder Over Michigan: Stars, Stripes, and 250 Years Strong begins Friday in Wayne County.
The event will run from July 17 to July 19 at the Willow Run Airport in Van Buren Township.
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The show will feature military performers and displays in honor of America’s 250th.
New this year, the show will have a fast-ropes demo team from Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township.
The show will be headlined by the United States Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team, U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey Demo Team, the USMC CH-53 Super Stallion, P-51 Jack Aces Demo Team, warbirds and civilian aerobatic performances.
Click here for the full lineup of performers and additional information about the show.
Tickets for the show are now available and can be purchased here.
Ticket packages range from drive-up general admission to reserved premium seating in luxury catered tents.
Thunder Over Michigan is the premier event for the Michigan Flight Museum.
The Michigan Flight Museum connects visitors to the world of American aviation through hands-on experiences and shares the stories of aviation’s past while inviting exploration and innovation for its future.