Special Shape Balloons

If you are interested in supplying or flying a special shape balloon for the Canberra Balloon Spectacular 2026, please refer to the Special Shape Application Pack for details and the link to the application form.

Applications close Friday, 14 November 2025.

For any enquiries, please email events@act.gov.au.

Pilots and Balloons

If you are interested in participating as a pilot or balloon supplier at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular 2026, please refer to the Pilot Application Pack for details and the link to the application form.

Applications close Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

For any enquiries, please email events@act.gov.au.

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, please sign up to the mailing list on our Contact Us page, and we will be in touch when applications open.

Vendors

Applications for food vendor and market stallholders for 2026 are not yet open. Please sign up to the mailing list on our Contact Us page to stay up to date with application announcements.