The annual crowd favourite will be held from 15 to 23 March 2025.
15 July 2024
In 2025, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular will run from 15 to 23 March.
This separates the popular event from the Enlighten Festival, which takes place between 28 February and 10 March 2025.
It also improves the chances of near-perfect balloon-flying conditions.
The date change is supported by the flight crew and pilots who attend this much-loved annual event.
A new place for lift-off
The Canberra Balloon Spectacular will move back to its original home, the John Dunmore Lang Lawns, East, West and North Lawns.
This larger site makes for a better viewing experience for the many Canberrans who rise early to enjoy the spectacular.
It also supports the event’s ongoing growth.
A crowd favourite
This year 42,006 people attended the Canberra Balloon Spectacular. This is an increase of 8.1 per cent from 38,862 in 2023.
The event remains a strong visitor drawcard with 25 per cent of attendees coming from interstate or overseas. This is up from 22 per cent in 2023.
The 2024 Canberra Balloon Spectacular generated a direct economic benefit of $2.1 million for the ACT.
This is thanks to around 40 hot air balloons launching at dawn each day and hot breakfast and coffee available from the food trucks and coffee carts.
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