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Canberra Balloon Spectacular 2026

Balloons over lake
Passengers in a hot air balloon
Four floating hot air balloons over lake in Canberra
Balloon from Canberra Balloon Spectacular hovering over the water
View inside a hot air balloon as it inflates
People up at lookout location to watch the balloons float over the Canberra skyline
Balloons rising into the sky as dawn breaks
Balloons over lake
Passengers in a hot air balloon
Four floating hot air balloons over lake in Canberra
Balloon from Canberra Balloon Spectacular hovering over the water
View inside a hot air balloon as it inflates

Overview

Marvel at hot air balloons floating across the city during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular.

The balloons inflate and launch each morning from around 6am and for those who have braved the dawn start there's a hot breakfast to enjoy as the balloons lift off and drift across the dawn sky.

This event is free for spectators.

This event is weather dependent. Daily announcements if balloons will launch and fly are made at around 6am and published on website and EventsACT social channels.

Dates

14–22 Mar 2026
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John Dunmore Lang PlaceJohn Dunmore Lang Place, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Facilities
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Public Toilet

Contacts

[email protected]
canberraballoonspectacular.com

When

Next on 14 Mar 2026

Where

John Dunmore Lang Place, John Dunmore Lang Place, Parkes

Price

Free

Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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