Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a free-to-attend three-day festival celebrating Bristol’s ballooning heritage with mass ascents, live entertainment, family activities and night glow displays.

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta returns to Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, from Friday 13 August to Sunday 15 August 2027.

This world-famous event is free to attend and features over 100 hot air balloons, mass balloon ascents, live music, family entertainment and spectacular evening “Night Glow” displays (weather permitting).

Highlights include:

• The Night Glow (Friday & Saturday evenings): illuminated balloons synced to music
• Meet the Pilots interactive experience
• In The Clouds immersive balloon experience (inside a cold-inflated balloon)
• Special-shape balloons, live entertainment and family areas
• Food and drink plus optional hospitality experiences

Tickets and parking: entry is free and unticketed, but parking must be booked in advance. Shuttle bus, car park and hospitality options are available via the official Fiesta website.

Location: Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN