Join us for the first Swindon Balloon Festival 2025! With up to 35 hot air balloons on display, this event promises a spectacular weekend of family fun and adventure, featuring hot air balloons, fireworks, motorbike stunts, historical re-enactments, dog agility shows, and a circus workshop.

Friday 4th July 2025 – Gates Open 4pm

5pm – Bolddog FMX Display (Main Arena)

6pm – Vikings Skirmish (Multi Period Arena)

6.30pm – Civil War Drills (Multi Period Arena)

7pm onwards Balloon Ascents – (Main Arena)

9pm – Stannage Stunt Team – (Main Arena)

9.45pm Balloon Night Glow – (Main Arena)

10.15pm Fireworks Display – (Main Arena)

Balloon Tethering throughout the evening

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Saturday 5th July 2025 – Gates Open 12pm

12pm – Paws for Thought Dog Display Team (Multi Period Arena)

12.30pm – Civil War Drills (Multi Period Arena)

1.30pm – Vikings Skirmish (Multi Period Arena)

2pm – Jump Dogs parachute display team (Main Arena)

2.30pm – Bolddog FMX Display (Main Arena)

3.30pm – Stannage Stunt Team (Main Arena)

4pm – Paws for Thought Dog Display Team (Multi Period Arena)

4.30pm – Civil War Drills (Multi Period Arena)

5.30pm – Vikings Skirmish (Multi Period Arena)

6.30pm – Bolddog FMX Display (Main Arena)

8.30pm – Stannage Stunt Team (Main Arena)

9.45pm Balloon Night Glow – (Main Arena) (Weather permitting)

10.15pm Fireworks Display – (Main Arena)

Balloon Tethering throughout the evening (Weather Permitting)

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Other Entertainment

Circus skills workshop

Visit the American Civil war camp and see how they lived on the battle fields.

Vikings village, take a walk through the Vikings multi period village.

Large Craft Marquee

Festival Food & Bars

Large Funfair

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Entry Prices:

Online early bird Friday £4 Adult & £4 Children + booking fee / On the day £6

Online early bird Saturday £7 Adult & £5 Children + booking fee / On the day £9 & £7

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https://swindonballoonfestival.co.uk/