Event Schedule
SUNSET 1630 - 2230
THUR
4 SEP
OPENING
EVENING INFLATION
MUSIC ON AIR
NIGHT GLOW SHOW
SUNRISE 0730 - 1130
SUNSET 1630 - 2230
FRI
5 SEP
MORNING INFLATION
EVENING INFLATION
MUSIC ON AIR
NIGHT GLOW SHOW
SUNRISE 0730 - 1300
SUNSET 1630 - 2230
AIA BALLOON RUN
SAT
6 SEP
MORNING INFLATION
MUSIC ON AIR
EVENING INFLATION
BALLOON FIESTA
NIGHT GLOW SHOW
SUNRISE 0730 - 1130
SUNSET 1630 - 2230
SUN
7 SEP
EVENING INFLATION
MUSIC ON AIR
NIGHT GLOW SHOW
MORNING INFLATION
Hot air balloons showcase is weather-dependent, we reserve the right to delay, reschedule, cancel sessions, or adjust elements of the balloon festival. Even with less-than-ideal hot air balloon weather, you can still enjoy our other offerings, such as Main Stage concerts, lively carnivals, and delicious gourmet food.
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Music on Air Lineup
​JOEY YUNG, KENNY KWAN, TANG SIU HAU
LMF, HEIZE WONG
ENDY CHOW, VINCY CHAN, TONICK
LEO KU, GIN LEE, ANDY LEUNG
*Event Schedule and Music on air lineup might be subject to change.
Balloon Inflation
Get a behind-the scenes experience to explore the art of inflation
Inflating a hot air balloon is an art, requiring skill, precision, and an understanding of physics.
The average set up time for the big hot air balloon is anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the balloon. Hot air balloons are typically inflated in early morning or late afternoon because these times offer the most stable atmospheric conditions and often the calmest winds, which are ideal for ballooning.
While the basic concept is straightforward - heating air to make it lift - the actual process of inflation involves a combination of technical knowledge, practical skills and appreciation for the force of nature. Come join us for a behind-the-scenes experience to explore how inflation teams prepare the large hot air balloons.
AIA Balloon Run
RUN WITH JOY. Meet, Greet and Run with Hot Air Balloons
Get ready for AIA Balloon Run on 6 September 2025 (Saturday)! Join us for a delightful morning run, balloon fiesta of unique shapes, and a kids-friendly carnival!
AIA Balloon Run is a family-friendly community event as part of the International Hot Air Balloon Fest. Sign up the whole family for a morning run and stay after the race to enjoy the Balloon Fiesta.
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Registration fee includes tickets to Saturday, 6 September 2025’s sunrise session of AIA International Hot Air Balloon Fest
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Balloon Fiesta, displaying a parade of hot air balloons in playful designs and imaginative forms, including a series of whimsical dinosaurs and other animals
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Winners from each category will be awarded a tethered ride experience on hot air balloon
Night Glow Show
Experience the enchanting Hot Air Balloon Night Glow Show, where vibrant balloons illuminate the night sky in a stunning spectacle of color, music, and magic.
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Every night at AIA International Hot Air Balloon Fest, enjoy a special parade of hot air balloons that glow against the Victoria Harbour skyline. The glow show is synchronised with music. This captivating display will delight visitors of all ages!