Is Bristol Balloon Fiesta free?

Admission to the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is FREE! It is one of the largest free events in the UK and Europe.

Is the Bristol Balloon Fiesta Cancelled?

Aug 2 – Aug 15, 2021
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta/Date

Where can I watch the Bristol Balloon Fiesta?

We have found the hot spots in Bristol for you to sit by and watch the beautiful display of Bristol’s International Balloon Fiesta.

• Clifton Down. First up Clifton Down.
• Victoria Park. East of Bedminster you will find Victoria Park.
• The Harbourside.
• Clifton Observatory.
• Brandon Hill.

What time do the balloons go up in Bristol?

Hot air balloon rides take place at approximately 6am and 6pm, so you can take your flight in the morning then return to the Fiesta to enjoy the day’s entertainment, or spend the day at the Fiesta and enjoy a ride in the evening.

How big is the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta?

Four days of free family fun… The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is Europe’s largest annual meeting of hot air balloons, attracting over 130 Hot Air Balloons from across the globe. The Fiesta truly is a sight that can only be seen in Bristol.

When do the hot air balloons launch at Bristol?

The Fiesta’s first day opens at midday with hot air balloons tethering through the afternoon. As we reach 6pm, our pilots are briefed on the weather for the special shapes launch. At 9pm as the sun sets 25 of our hot air balloons turn into huge lights bulbs, glowing in time to our specially commissioned soundtrack.

Which is the largest hot air balloon festival in Europe?

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is the largest annual hot air ballooning event in Europe, and it is also one of the top outdoor festivals in the UK. Held each August over several days, the Bristol Balloon Fiesta events include the mass ascension of over 100 hot air balloons, nightglows, balloon competitions, and fireworks.

How does the nightglow at Bristol Balloon Fiesta work?

Nightglows – Taking place just before dusk, pilots inflate their hot air balloons and keep them tethered to the ground. Then once dark, the pilots will periodically ignite their propane burners so that the balloons light up and glow. They will do synchronized burns to music and “all burns” where all the balloons will light up at once.