Created as a spin-off from Luftgekühlt, Air|Water is an ode to Porsche’s long history and the various passionate subcultures of Porsche fans that have come about as a result, especially as the age of the water-cooled Porsche 911 nears 30 years. Returning to southern California in April 2026, the countdown is officially beginning for the fourth edition of Air|Water, as it has gained significant popularity from its previous editions, successful in bringing an accessible, immersive Porsche experience to fans and collectors.
Coming to Costa Mesa on Saturday, April 25, 2026, the 2026 Air|Water will take place at the OC Fair and Event Center. Patrick Long, the founder of Air|Water, says “From vintage to modern, racing to street, Air|Water’s vision has always been to have a broad appeal that connects people to the complete story of Porsche. In a similar manner to pushing the automotive engineering envelope we strive to continually deliver more engaging event experiences for our partners, car owners, first timers, and loyal attendees.”
Mobil 1 is returning to the festival as a title partner, with its longstanding connection to Porsche Motorsport, and Dunlop will be joining the festival as a partner, as well, with both partners joining the event to celebrate Porsche performance excellence and heritage across the decades of its history. As the name of Air|Water nods to the two distinct eras in Porsche’s history, the poster for this year’s event nods particularly to the transition between the two, highlighting the 993 and 996 generations of the Porsche 911, the end of the first era, and the beginning of the second.
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Parts of the event will feature celebrations of things like the 75th anniversary of Porsche Motorsport by highlighting GT cars, the 90th birthday of Butzi Porsche, the designer of the 911, and the 60th anniversary of the GTP special racing class. Convertible models will also be a highlight of the 2026 Air|Water event, including the Boxster, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and the Targa, which is celebrating its 60th.
The event will also include a Live Broad Arrow Porsche Auction. Last year’s auction included incredible sales like a 1989 RUF Yellowbird, which sold for $4,650,000, and this year’s auction will have cars crossing the block like the 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup “Diet 7UP VIP” car, and the 1980 Porsche 924 SCCA D-Production, an incredible transaxle pair. More than 50 exhibitors will be present at the Exhibition Hall, and Porsche owners who want to enter their cars in the show are encouraged to submit cars for display soon.
Overcrest is also returning with a single-day rally experience, priced at $400, in which a day of driving starts with a group breakfast, after which drivers will take on some of the most scenic roads in Southern California before arriving to Air|Water on Friday evening for a special reception. General admission tickets are available now for the 2026 Air|Water event, starting at $65, and the official Runway Reception at Finish Line Auto Club is also available as a VIP gathering to close out the weekend. As an anticipated gathering full of camaraderie and Porsche passion, the 2026 Air|Water is a continuation of a meteorically rising star in Porsche events.
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