The hot air balloons will be filling the sky as the Cheltenham Balloon Fiesta returns to the racecourse for 3 days on the 25th, 26th and 27th of June 2021!

We’re kicking off the weekend on Friday evening with Balloons, Tunes and Fireworks, followed by The Big Balloon Fiesta Day Saturday with even more hot air balloons, and Family Fun Day Sunday (please note there are no balloons on Sunday).

With thrilling live arena entertainment, funfair, independent traders, Saturday night fireworks display, food, drink and much, much more.

Opening at 4pm, Friday is going to kick start an amazing weekend with an evening balloon takeoff (weather dependent) and there is a spectacular line up of Tribute Bands to keep you singing all night long, including:

🎶 Reeta Ora
🎶 Go Span Duran
🎶 Platinum Queen
🎶 Maximum Robbie

 

Finish Friday with a bang and a huge firework display!

The Big Balloon Fiesta will starting for all you early birds with the morning ascent at sunrise (weather dependent). Gates open at 11am and it’s 12 hours of non-stop fun beginning as soon as you walk in!

The giant funfair will be returning- look out for the iconic big wheel 🎡

Throughout the day, there will be a whole array of live entertainment from:

🏍 Broke FMX
🐕 Paws for Thought
🏍 Stunt Monkey
🤡 Clown Bluey
☀️ Community Projects

On the music stage will be even more amazing tribute acts with some of your favourite classics!

 

🎶 Little Chix
🎶 Special Kinda Madness
🎶 Spice Forever
🎶 West Zone

In the balloon arena some of the expert pilots will tether the balloons (weather dependent) and you can find out exactly what it’s like to fly a balloon! 🎈
Saturday evening will see the return of the stunning balloon glow (weather dependent) and closing the evening with a bang and a spectacular fireworks display!

Finish the weekend with a Family Fun Day, bring your head back down from the clouds with a big day of live entertainment, tribute acts, the giant fairground and treat yourself to some food and drink.

There won’t be any balloons at the event on Sunday.

Throughout the day, there will be a whole array of live entertainment from:

🏍 Broke FMX
🐕 Paws for Thought
🏍 Stunt Monkey
🤡 Clown Bluey
☀️ Community Projects