Calling all balloonists, from just down the road to across the globe.

Applications are now OPEN for the 2026 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, which takes places Friday 7th to Sunday 9th August.

Join us this summer and take flight over the home of UK ballooning, soaring above Bristol's spectacular cityscapes and rolling countryside.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 1 April 2026. All applicants will receive a formal notification by the flying committee by 30^th April 2026.

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For Balloonist applications please apply here.

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For Model Balloonist applications please apply here.

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For any ballooning related enquiries please email ballooning@bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk