Canberra Balloon Spectacular returns to John Dunmore Lang Lawns
Popular Canberra event - the Canberra Balloon Spectacular – will take place from 15th to 23rd March in 2025, returning to its original home, the John Dunmore Lang Lawns, East, West, and North Lawns.
This site has a larger footprint, which supports ongoing growth for the event and a better attendee viewing experience.
As a result, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular separates from the Enlighten Festival which runs from 28th February to 10th March, 2025.
This move increases the chance for near perfect Balloon flying conditions and is supported by the flight crew and pilots who attend this popular annual event.
This year 42,006 people attended the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, up 8.1% from 38,862 in 2023.
The event remains a strong visitor drawcard with 25% of attendees from interstate or overseas, up from 22% in 2023.
With around 40 hot air balloons launching at dawn each day and hot breakfast and coffee available from the food trucks and coffee carts, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular generated a direct economic benefit of $2.1 million for the ACT.
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