FS Weekend 2026 will take place from March 20 to March 22, 2026 at the Aviodrome Aviation Museum in Lelystad, the Netherlands. The annual European flight simulation event is set to welcome thousands of attendees, with Microsoft confirmed as a first-time exhibitor alongside more than 60 other companies.
The main public exhibition days are scheduled for March 21 and 22, with additional activities beginning on March 20.
FS Weekend 2026 Dates and Location
FS Weekend 2026 returns to the Aviodrome Aviation Museum, a venue that has become synonymous with the event in recent years. Organisers have confirmed the full weekend will run from Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22, 2026, with the expo floor open to the public on Saturday and Sunday.
The Aviodrome, located in Lelystad in the Netherlands, provides both indoor exhibition space and access to its aviation museum collection, which is included with event admission.
Expanded Showfloor and Confirmed Exhibitors
Organisers have expanded the showfloor by approximately 400 square metres for the 2026 edition. The additional space is intended to accommodate a growing list of developers, hardware manufacturers and community partners.
Microsoft is confirmed to attend as an exhibitor for the first time. The company’s presence is expected to draw significant attention from Microsoft Flight Simulator users, although specific plans for its booth have not yet been detailed.
Other confirmed exhibitors include Honeycomb Aeronautical, iniBuilds, Navigraph, PMDG, WinWing, WinCTRL and MeridianGMT. More partners are expected to be announced in the lead-up to the event.
Stage Events and Community Activities
The FSElite Stage will return for FS Weekend 2026, hosting product presentations, developer sessions, competitions and giveaways across the weekend. Organisers have indicated that announcements and reveals are planned, though individual session details have not yet been fully published.
Beyond the expo floor, several community-focused events are scheduled. The Captain’s Dinner and Flight Sim Awards 2026 will take place as part of the weekend programme, celebrating notable contributors within the flight simulation space. An After Dark Party is also planned as an 18+ evening networking event.
Some tickets for these social events have already sold out, reflecting early demand ahead of March.
What This Means for the European Flight Sim Scene
FS Weekend 2026 continues the steady growth of one of Europe’s largest flight simulation gatherings. With an expanded exhibition space and Microsoft’s confirmed presence, the 2026 edition signals increasing industry investment in in-person community events.
The combination of major software developers, hardware manufacturers and media partners positions the event as a key moment in the annual flight simulation calendar. Further exhibitor announcements and schedule updates are expected in the coming months.
Attendees can purchase single-day or weekend tickets through the official event website. The Aviodrome will once again host the event.
