Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

09 Aug Posted at 19:03h in General, Homepage by Mike Buckle

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What a fantastic Bristol International Balloon Fiesta! With five out of six possible flights taking to the skies, it’s been an incredible few days at Ashton Court – and one we won’t forget in a hurry.

Johnny Panda proved to be a real crowd-pleaser, greeted by cheers on take-off and plenty of cameras wherever he landed. Saturday evening’s landing in Thornbury brought the local community together for a group photo.

Johnny’s smaller counterpart Bamboo, a new model RC replica, also made an appearance during the Fiesta, giving spectators the chance to see the pair in two very different sizes!

Wallace & Gromit’s Moon Rocket stole the show wherever it flew, while also giving some very lucky prize winners the unforgettable opportunity to take to the skies.

Renishaw gave passengers a truly unique perspective of the Fiesta from above, while the new Tuckers Grave Inn and Roof Care 365 balloons both made their Fiesta debuts – showcasing just how impactful corporate balloon sponsorship can be.

Our manufacturing arm, Diamond Balloons, was well represented too, with 10 Diamond-built balloons filling the skies above Ashton Court. Among them was a new P-90 making its debut for a customer, alongside Corsham Fencing and Patios, three Alien balloons for FlyAlien, and a new wolf, “Snowy”.

A huge thank you to everyone who came to see us, photographed our balloons, shared their pictures and tagged us over the weekend. We’ve loved seeing the Fiesta through your eyes!