Canberra’s skies will transform when the Canberra Balloon Spectacular returns on 15 March. Image: VisitCanberra
12 February 2025
In brief:
- The Canberra Balloon Spectacular will run from Saturday 15 March to Sunday 23 March.
- This year’s event will be at John Dunmore Lang Place.
- This story includes key details for people who may wish to attend.
The Canberra Balloon Spectacular will fill Canberra skies with colour from Saturday 15 March to Sunday 23 March.
In 2025 the Canberra Balloon Spectacular will embark on an exciting new journey as a standalone festival. It will return to its original home at John Dunmore Lang Place, the expansive green space situated between Questacon and the National Portrait Gallery.
This will allow the event to grow. There will be more space for the community to view the balloons up close.
More than 40 balloons will take flight over the capital each morning. This will create a visual spectacle that the whole community can enjoy.
Included in this year’s event will be two special shaped balloons:
- Simba the Lion
- Axel the Tiger.
The Canberra Balloon Spectacular is much loved by locals and interstate visitors. It’s the perfect experience for families to enjoy.
Early risers will be rewarded with a stunning balloon display and fun atmosphere. There will also be delicious breakfast choices on offer from food trucks and coffee carts each morning.
There will be daily flight announcements made around 6am on:
Remember to check and confirm if the weather conditions will allow the balloons to take off.
If balloons can’t fly some may be inflated and tethered at John Dunmore Lang Place. This means visitors can walk among them, take photos and enjoy breakfast.
Find out more aboutthe Canberra Balloon Spectacular.
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