After being halted due to COVID-19, Bristol's most spectacular festival will be making an exciting return in summer. Europe’s largest annual ballooning event will once again be taking over Ashton Court this August.
Celebrating its 44th year, the sensational Bristol International Balloon Fiesta returns to its home and will once again attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world to witness one of the most stunning sights in the UK. The spectacular free event on the mansion grounds will feature four days of over 100 hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes taking off at dusk and dawn, taking in views of the city - including, if the wind direction allows, views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
The Balloon Fiesta team plans to make this a year to remember for balloon enthusiasts and keen spectators, after crowds were excluded from the event last year and in 2020 due to the pandemic, with fly-pasts organised instead. As well as the balloon ascents this year there will be entertainment for all the family throughout the day, including aerial displays, children’s activities and entertainment, fairground rides, delicious food stalls and bars, balloon tethering and demonstrations, model aircraft displays and a local music stage.
