Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a free-to-attend, three-day event celebrating the city and its heritage links to the remarkable world of hot air ballooning. From Friday, the 9th, to Sunday, the 11th of August, the rolling hills of Ashton Court on the outskirts of Bristol are home to a temporary playground of entertainment and a stage set ready and waiting for over 100 hot air balloons to take flight. This iconic event has been steadfast in the UK’s calendar for over four decades.  Bristol, playing the best-matched host, is the birthplace of ballooning in Europe and is now the capital of the sport worldwide. Over the years, the event’s impact has grown far beyond the initial ambitions of a group of friends in 1979. It is now a Bristol institution and a synonymous icon representing the region worldwide.  

August 8th – August 11th, 2024

Established: 1979 —————————————————- Number of Balloons: 100+