40th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Tickets
The Fiesta is free to enter, but car parking must be purchased in advanced. Car parking tickets for 2018 will be launched early in 2018.

What's On, Balloon Launches and Nightglows
Special shapes and a small number of balloons launch on Thursday 9th August at 6pm. Mass Hot Air Balloon ascents take place on Friday 10th August at 6am and 6pm, Saturday 11th August at 6am and 6pm and Sunday 12th August at 6am and 6pm.

Nightglows with a Firework Finale take place at 9pm on Thursday 9th and Saturday 11th August.

Please note - Hot Air Balloon ascents and other activities are weather dependant.

Camping
We hope to offer limited onsite camping at Ashton Court for 2018.

Dogs
Dogs are welcome, but please keep them on a lead and clean up after them! Please note the Fireworks on Thursday 9th and Saturday 11th contain loud bangs which can frighten dogs whilst on site.

Car Parking
Car parking must be purchased in advanced. Car parking tickets for 2018 will be launched early in 2018.

We can accommodate small camper vans but unforutantly cannot accommodate large motorhomes.