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Welcome to The Canberra Balloon Spectacular 2026!

Want to be part of the 2026 Canberra Balloon Spectacular?

Applications for pilots and special shape balloons are now open! Head to our Get Involved page to express your interest.

Stay tuned…information on our 2026 program is coming soon!

Get closer than ever

Perfect for the whole family, enjoy a magical morning at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular. Marvel as hot air balloons rise over the city skyline at dawn, capturing the hearts and imaginations of all ages.

14 - 22 March 2026

Whether you're gazing at balloons ascending or exploring the festival at John Dunmore Lang Place, there’s something for everyone at this one-of-a-kind event.

Hot air balloons in the sky over a scenic landscape with hills, trees, and a tower, during sunrise at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Crowd watching colourful hot air balloons at at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Hot air balloons near a bridge over a river at sunset with people watching and a person kayaking in the water at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
People photographing hot air balloons over a lake with hills and a tower in the background during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Hot air balloons flying over a scenic landscape with hills, trees, and a body of water during sunrise with people observing from a grassy hill at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Hot air balloons flying over a landscape at sunrise with trees, a lake, and distant hills during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Crowd watching colorful hot air balloons at at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
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Hot air balloons in open field with people watching at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Colorful cartoon character hot air balloon with people holding it on a grassy hill at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Hot air balloons over Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra, with a kayaker paddling in the foreground at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Hot air balloons flying over a scenic landscape with hills, trees, and water bodies during sunrise at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Scenic sunrise landscape with tree, people, and hot air balloons in the sky; grassy hills and distant mountains in the background at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Hot air balloon with cartoon face design flying over a hillside with people taking photos and trees in the background during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
People watching hot air balloons over a landscape at sunrise during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
People watching hot air balloons at sunrise over hilly landscape with trees and the Telstra tower in the distance during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Hot air balloons in a scenic landscape with a sunset view, trees, and people taking photos at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Red and white hot air balloon with stars, two people in foreground, trees and greenery, outdoor setting at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Hot air balloons flying over a scenic landscape at sunrise with hills and Lake Burley Griffin at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Group of people watching a red and white hot air balloon in the sky, with trees and landscape in the background at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Colorful hot air balloon in sky with basket and pilot during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Hot air balloon with a cartoon face design flying over a grassy hillside with people taking photos and watching at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular