Family Fun Day | Balloon Fiesta

Sun 9 Aug · 15:00

Date & time

Add

Clifton Observatory

View Venue Events →

Route

103 events this weekend

What's on in Bristol →

About This Event

@ Witness the final Mass Ascent of Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2026 at Clifton Observatory! Join us for a family fun day packed with activities, including live music; interactive close-up magic, face painting, and lawn games. The rooftop terrace and bar will be open for the best view in Bristol of the mass ascent, not to mention a delicious pizza stand. This event will take place on Sunday 9 th August from 2PM. Family activities will run until the scheduled mass ascent at 6PM but the rooftop terrace & bar will remain open for you to view the launch from the best spot in Bristol! Adult tickets are £17.50 and include a drink on arrival. Child tickets (2-14) are £15. Children under 2 go free! All entertainment & activities are included in ticket price. Please note that the food stand and further bar purchases are additional charges. There are limited parking spaces for buggies so please reserve a spot here if you require one. Tickets are non-refundable Clifton Observatory Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

Similar Events in Bristol

View all →

£2

Bristol Festival of Summer

Fri, 24 Jul 2026

Durdham Downs

Valley Fest

Thu, 30 Jul 2026

The Community Farm

Wake the Valley

Thu, 30 Jul 2026

Free Entry

Outcider Festival

Thu, 30 Jul 2026

Fernhill Farm

Taste Of Thailand Music And Food Festival

Sat, 8 Aug 2026

Bristol Amphitheatre And Waterfront Square

Free Entry

ArcTanGent

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Fernhill Farm

More at Clifton Observatory

View all →

From £8.83

VIP Summer Daytime Soiree at Clifton Observatory

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

£27.80

Sound Bath and Meditation

Mon, 3 Aug 2026

£35

Friday Sunset Party | Balloon Fiesta

Fri, 7 Aug 2026

£35

Saturday Sunset Party | Balloon Fiesta

Sat, 8 Aug 2026

Free Entry

Maker Market

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

£10

Bonfire Night

Thu, 5 Nov 2026

Frequently asked questions

Family Fun Day | Balloon Fiesta takes place on Sunday, 9 August 2026 at 15:00.

Family Fun Day | Balloon Fiesta is held at Clifton Observatory in Bristol (Litfield Place, Clifton, BS8 3LT).

Tickets for Family Fun Day | Balloon Fiesta are priced at £15. Live prices and availability are shown on cliftonobservatory.com.

Tickets for Family Fun Day | Balloon Fiesta can be booked via cliftonobservatory.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

Staying overnight?

Hotels within walking distance of Clifton Observatory.

Searching near Litfield Place, Clifton, BS8 3LT

Check-in: Sunday, 9 August 2026

Find hotels near this venuevia Booking.com →

Ad · Booking.com affiliate link

Price

£15

Get Tickets

Festivals

Family Fun Day | Balloon Fiesta

📅 Sunday, 9 August 2026🕖 15:00📍 Clifton Observatory💰 £15 – £17.50

About This Event

@ Witness the final Mass Ascent of Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2026 at Clifton Observatory!

Join us for a family fun day packed with activities, including live music; interactive close-up magic, face painting, and lawn games.

The rooftop terrace and bar will be open for the best view in Bristol of the mass ascent, not to mention a delicious pizza stand.

This event will take place on Sunday 9 th August from 2PM.

Family activities will run until the scheduled mass ascent at 6PM but the rooftop terrace & bar will remain open for you to view the launch from the best spot in Bristol!

Adult tickets are £17.50 and include a drink on arrival.

Child tickets (2-14) are £15.

Children under 2 go free!

All entertainment & activities are included in ticket price.

Please note that the food stand and further bar purchases are additional charges.

There are limited parking spaces for buggies so please reserve a spot here if you require one.

Tickets are non-refundable Clifton Observatory Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

📍 Venue

Clifton Observatory

Litfield Place, Clifton, BS8 3LT

Get Directions →

❓ Frequently asked questions

When is Family Fun Day | Balloon Fiesta?

Family Fun Day | Balloon Fiesta takes place on Sunday, 9 August 2026 at 15:00.

Where is Family Fun Day | Balloon Fiesta taking place?

Family Fun Day | Balloon Fiesta is held at Clifton Observatory in Bristol (Litfield Place, Clifton, BS8 3LT).

How much are tickets for Family Fun Day | Balloon Fiesta?

Tickets for Family Fun Day | Balloon Fiesta are priced at £15. Live prices and availability are shown on cliftonobservatory.com.

How do I get tickets for Family Fun Day | Balloon Fiesta?

Tickets for Family Fun Day | Balloon Fiesta can be booked via cliftonobservatory.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.