Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2025

8th - 10th
August 2025

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The event is free to attend but as a not-for-profit organisation we do charge for car parking to help cover our operational costs.

By purchasing your car parking, and, or one of our hospitality packages you are helping to protect the Fiesta.  

Thank you for your support.

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What's
on

Friday

Start your weekend on Friday 8th August, and witness over 100 hot air balloons take to the skies in two stunning mass ascents, weather permitting at dawn (approx. 6am) and dusk (approx. 6pm). The main arena will be buzzing all day with balloon-themed fun, stunt displays, marching bands, and more. As night falls, don't miss the breathtaking Nightglow — a magical display of glowing balloons set to music from BBC Radio Bristol.

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saturday

Spend your Saturday at the Fiesta on 9th August, with the skies set to fill with over 100 hot air balloons in mass ascents at dawn and dusk, weather permitting. From interactive challenges and tethered balloons to live music and family fun, there’s something for everyone. Round off the day with the spectacular Nightglow — as dozens of balloons light up in time to a soundtrack produced by BBC Radio Bristol.

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Sunday

Wrap up the Fiesta weekend on Sunday 10th August, with our final day of twice daily mass balloon ascents filling the sky with colour, weather permitting. Enjoy a packed day of entertainment, including Meet the Pilots, stunt displays, and live music on the Brizzle Kicks and Moon Stages.

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SHOW YOUR
SUPPORT FOR
THE FIESTA

As a not-for-profit event is takes an incredible amount of year-round dedication by a small team of predominately volunteers to host this world-renowned event.

Thank
You

As a not-for-profit event is takes an incredible amount of year-round dedication by a small team of predominately volunteers to host this world-renowned event. We are incredibly proud that for the last 46 years we’ve stayed true to our constitution, to keep this event free for the people of Bristol.

Thank you to everyone who supports us by purchasing car parking tickets, enhancing their visit with our hospitality offer, taking exhibition and trade space or sponsoring the event.

If you walk up to watch our launches from Ashton Court Estate, or just love to see the balloons soar over your homes and communities we need your support.

Please consider making a small donation today to help us keep this event free for the city and continue to put Bristol on an international stage every August.