Balloon Fiesta Bristol
Fri 07 Aug
|Ashton Court Estate
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is a free-to-attend three-day event. Held in the rolling hills of Ashton Court Estate, just on the outskirts of Bristol’s city centre the annual festival continues to celebrate the city, and the remarkable world of hot air ballooning.
Time & Location
07 Aug 2026, 06:00
Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JN, UK
About the event
At the heart of the experience of this unique event, is a game of chance – will these majestic hot air balloons take flight. With mass ascents of over 100 hot air balloons scheduled twice daily, visitors have the chance to see the compact central arena awash with a rainbow of colour at dawn (approx. 6am) for a peaceful morning song, and at dusk (approx. 6pm).
During the day, a programme of entertainment, traders, exhibitors, caterers and activities allow visitors to experience the magic of ballooning and this unique day out even when the weather prevents the balloons from taking flight.
On Friday and Saturday, visitors can stay beyond nightfall to experience the event’s iconic Nightglows. After dark, dozens of hot air balloons inflate, and use their burners to glow in time to a soundtrack of inspiring music by BBC Radio Bristol to bring the party atmosphere and the crowd…