Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque’s 55th International Balloon Fiesta is announced for 2–10 October 2027.
Balloon Fiesta Park is the base for Albuquerque’s nine-day gathering. The event combines large launch sessions with other balloon displays and activities on the ground. The next dates are published, but the full 2027 programme should be checked before choosing individual sessions.
Admission to the park and a passenger flight are separate purchases. Use the official ride information for the authorised flight operator, and check what a booking includes. An evening glow is a display of illuminated balloons on the ground, rather than a night flight for spectators.
The organiser also provides park-and-ride and other transport information. Allow time for the journey to the park at 4401 Alameda Boulevard NE, especially for early sessions. Wind patterns around Albuquerque can help pilots shape a route, but no weather pattern guarantees that a launch will take place. Figures and prices from 2025 or 2026 should not be treated as the confirmed attendance, balloon count or tariff for 2027.
Sources and photograph
Editorial review: 9 November 2026. Source 1
Archive photograph of Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. It does not show the line-up for a forthcoming edition. Photograph by G. Edward Johnson. CC BY 4.0. Responsive versions may be cropped and resized.