Balloon Fiesta Tickets to Go on Sale Friday, April 4

March 31, 2025

Albuquerque, NM – Tickets for the 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® will be available for purchase Friday, April 4. Several ticket options will be available to guests, including general admission, Park & Ride and ExxonMobil Balloon Fiesta® hospitality programs. The 53^rd event will launch from Balloon Fiesta Park October 4-12, 2025. General admission tickets are available for purchase at the Balloon Fiesta offices (4401 Alameda Blvd NE. Albuquerque, NM 87113) or online at https://balloonfiesta.com/Purchase-Tickets (fees will be added for online credit card sales).

Returning this year, as a special thanks to New Mexico residents for their support over the years, general admission tickets will be free on “New Mexico Day,” October 6. ExxonMobil Balloon Fiesta guests will only need to present a New Mexico photo ID or utility bill with a New Mexico address at the ticket booth on Monday, October 6, to retrieve a free ticket and enter the park.

ExxonMobil Balloon Fiesta guests can choose from a few ticketing options, including but not limited to:

General Admission: One session (morning or evening), $15 per person (Children 12 and under free).

Park & Ride: One session ticket, which includes round-trip transportation to Balloon Fiesta Park from a remote location and admission. Adults $25 (13-61), Seniors $23 (62 and Older), Children $13 (6-12). Ticket prices increase if purchased on the day of the event.

Gondola Club: A private area, with a picturesque view of the field that offers guests delicious food, local entertainment, premium parking, courtesy shuttles, and outdoor seating. Tickets are $150 per session (Children 5 and under free).

Chasers’ Club: Includes admission, private patio seating, private restroom access, a catered meal and access to a bar. Tickets are $75 per session (Children 5 and under free).

For guests seeking camping options at ExxonMobil Balloon Fiesta this year, the Glamping experience offers a three-night stay in a safari tent, complete with premium amenities and all-session admission, tickets starting at $1,600 for 1-2 guests, $2,100 for three guests, and $2,600 for four guests. Camp 505 provides a unique three-night camping experience for two guests starting at $800 within walking distance of the Launch Field, featuring ExxonMobil Balloon Fiesta-branded tents and equipment that guests can take home. There are also a select number of camping sites available during the event.

For an elevated view of the spectacle, the Fiesta Sky Box offers a premium group experience for up to 20 guests at $5,000 per session, including private upper deck seating and catering. Meanwhile, the Concierge Program, starting at $350 for two guests, provides a personalized behind-the-scenes tour with golf cart transportation. These exclusive packages are designed to enhance the Balloon Fiesta experience, offering comfort, convenience, and unforgettable memories.

Raincheck: If a decision is made to not inflate the balloons, ExxonMobil Balloon Fiesta will rain-check that session. Guests will still be able to enjoy all ExxonMobil Balloon Fiesta amenities for the remainder of the session. In the event of a rain-checked session, guests should retain their ticket. The ticket will be re-activated in the form of a general admission ticket, valid for any remaining session in the current year. The status of all ExxonMobil Balloon Fiesta sessions will be available on the website and official app.

For more information on all tickets and to purchase, visit the Balloon Fiesta Ticket Page.

About the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc.

The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an annual festival of hot air balloons that takes place every October in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It is the largest gathering of balloons and balloonists in the world. For details on events, schedule, entertainment and photographs visit our website www.balloonfiesta.com and follow us on Twitter @BalloonFiesta and Facebook.