The dates for the 2026 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta have been announced. The free event will take place on 7 to 9 August, returning to the Ashton Court Estate on the edge of the city. It has ...

Explore the vibrant spectacle of Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2025 with incredible photos capturing mass ascents, nightglows and more. The iconic weekend event (August 8 to 10) saw a total of four mass ...

Dozens of hot air balloons took part in a second early ascent over Bristol for the International Balloon Fiesta. They took off from Ashton Court at around 06:00 BST and flew towards Yate. Crowds also ...

The final mass ascent of this year's Bristol Balloon Fiesta has been given the green light by organisers. They said they made the "unusual decision" to confirm Sunday evening's ascent hours ahead of ...

Glide over majestic mountains, scintillating waters or green lands, by adding these hot air balloon festivals to your 2026 travel bucket list.