Balloon festivals, meet-ups, fly-ins, and more across the UK.
Carmarthen Showground, Carmarthen, dyfed
Annual balloon festival at Carmarthen Showground featuring hot air balloon ascents, Night Glow displays, live music, camping and family entertainment. One of the few dedicated balloon events in Wales.
Central London, greater-london
Dozens of hot air balloons launch over central London to raise money for the Lord Mayor's Appeal. A spectacular and rare sight — balloons drifting over iconic London landmarks. Exact date announced close to the event due to weather dependency.
Snake Meadows, Saltford, somerset
Community balloon festival run by the Bath Hot Air Balloon Club. Features mass balloon ascents, a Night Glow tethered balloon display, birds of prey, a pyrotechnic air display, wing walkers, and live tribute music. Held at Snake Meadows, Saltford.
Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, bristol
Europe's largest annual balloon event, running since 1979. Free to attend. Up to 100 hot air balloons with mass ascents at 6am and 6pm. The famous Night Glow on Friday and Saturday evenings sees balloons illuminated to a synchronised soundtrack followed by fireworks. Arena entertainment, stunt displays and Meet the Pilots sessions throughout. Attracts around 150,000 visitors.
Northampton Racecourse, Northampton, northamptonshire
Long-running annual festival on the historic Northampton Racecourse. Features hot air balloon tethering, flights and a Night Glow display, plus arena entertainment, parachute displays, funfair, circus workshops and Saturday evening fireworks. Open 12pm–10:30pm daily across the three-day weekend.
Strathaven Park, Strathaven, south-lanarkshire
Scotland's only dedicated hot air balloon festival, run entirely by volunteers. Free to attend. Balloon launches at dawn and dusk on Saturday and Sunday, an Evening Glow with balloons illuminated to music, live bands, funfair, classic vehicles and family activities. Consistently one of Scotland's most popular summer events.
Chatsworth House, Bakewell, derbyshire
One of England's premier country fairs set in the 1,000-acre parkland of Chatsworth House. Features mass ascents of over 50 hot air balloons at dawn and dusk — the UK's second largest balloon display. Grand ring entertainment, celebrity chefs, fine food village and free car parking. Children under 16 free.
Longleat Estate, Warminster, wiltshire
Aviation extravaganza at Longleat Safari Park combining hot air balloons and aircraft, including special shape balloons. Two mass balloon ascents per day, aircraft displays including a Spitfire and P-51 Mustang, aerobatics and a spectacular Night Glow with fireworks finale each evening. Entry included in park ticket.
Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, somerset
Part of the Balloons & Tunes UK touring series at the Bath & West Showground. Features hot air balloon displays and Night Glow, live music, funfair rides and family entertainment throughout the day and evening.
Bitts Park, Carlisle
Driffield Showground, Driffield
Ragley Hall, Alcester
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