Large and established balloon gatherings, with edition-specific details in each guide.
Festival guides
Festival International de Ballons
Winter ballooning in Château-d’Œx, with the next festival announced for 23–31 January 2027.
Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta combines balloons with a wider aviation programme. The calendar retains its February 2026 edition.
Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
An archive of Penang’s balloon fiesta, with a photograph from a past gathering. A new edition needs confirmation before travel is booked.
Balloons over Waikato
Balloons over Waikato has announced 13–19 March 2027. Morning launches are associated with Innes Common at Hamilton Lake.
Taiwan International Balloon Festival
Taiwan’s long summer balloon festival is associated with Luye in Taitung. The 2026 dates in the calendar belong to a completed edition.
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
Bristol’s next International Balloon Fiesta is announced for 13–15 August 2027 at Ashton Court.
International de montgolfières de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu combines ballooning with a large concert programme. Check flight bookings separately from festival admission.
Vredefeesten Ballonfestival
Balloons launch from the Grote Markt during Sint-Niklaas’s Vredefeesten, alongside the town’s wider festivities.
The Great Reno Balloon Race
The Great Reno Balloon Race has announced 9–12 September 2027, with free general admission.
Saga International Balloon Fiesta
Saga’s international balloon fiesta finished on 3 November 2026. The next festival edition has not been established in this review.
Festival Internacional del Globo
León’s Festival Internacional del Globo is scheduled for 13–16 November 2026, with morning balloons and a separate evening programme.
Montgolfiades de Marmande
Marmande hosted the French balloon championship on 10–16 August 2026, with competition teams and separate passenger balloons.