Tickets On Sale April 4, 2025
9:00 AM MDT

Balloon Fiesta is a weather dependent event and tickets are nonrefundable.

The safety of all of our Balloon Fiesta guests, including pilots and crews, will always come first regarding making decisions whether the balloons inflate. While October is generally ideal for ballooning in Albuquerque, less than ideal weather at Balloon Fiesta Park or in the vicinity, can sometimes prevent the balloons from inflating.

If the decision to not allow the balloons to inflate is made, Balloon Fiesta will rain-check that session. You are still welcome to enjoy all the amenities Balloon Fiesta has to offer for the remainder of the session. In case of a rain-checked session, please retain your ticket. Your 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 Balloon Fiesta sessions will be available on the Website and Official App. 

Please note that ticket availability is not guaranteed until transaction is complete. 

Ticket fees will be added at checkout for each ticket purchased.

If you experience difficulty completing your ticket purchase:
Call or text us at 505-227-8737
Email us at tickets@balloonfiesta.com

For RV reservation information, email rvspace@balloonfiesta.com

Tickets for the Balloon Museum can be purchased here.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is not affiliated with the Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum  

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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc. does not authorize any third-party vendors to sell tickets online; only tickets sold through our website are authorized. Beware of purchasing tickets from unauthorized vendors, as we cannot guarantee the fairness of the price, the legitimacy of the sale, or the validity of the tickets.

General Admission Tickets

$15 per person, per session
Children 12 and under are free

IMPORTANT ITEMS TO REMEMBER ABOUT GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS
      •   One Session is all Morning activities OR all Evening activities
      •   General Admission tickets are good for one session, any day
      •   2025 General Admission tickets are valid for any one session in 2025
      •   Attendance capacity at Balloon Fiesta Park is not limited
      •   There are no evening sessions Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or the last Sunday

New Mexico Day 2025: Attention New Mexico Residents!
      •   Monday, October 6, 2025 will be New Mexico Day at the Balloon Fiesta  
      •   As a special thank you for your support through the years, general admission will be free on that day for all New Mexico residents
      •   Present your photo ID or utility bill with a New Mexico address to a ticket booth (located next to all gates) and receive your ticket
      •   This promotion will be Monday, October 6 only
      •   No rainchecks or refunds will apply
      •   Parking fees will still apply

Balloon Fiesta Gift Shop
      •   General Admission tickets are available for purchase in person at the Balloon Fiesta gift shop, located at 4401 Alameda Blvd., Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM
      •   Single General Admission tickets are $15.00 each
      •   Quantities of four or more General Admission tickets are available at a discount of $13.00 each until Labor Day
      •   Four packs of General Admission tickets are also available through our online gift shop at BalloonFiestaStuff.com (note: there are no discounts or processing fees, shipping fees do apply)
      •   Deadline for ticket purchases through the Balloon Fiesta online gift shop is September 10

For additional details on all General Admission tickets, please visit the General Admission page. 

Park & Ride Tickets 

Your Park & Ride experience includes
      •   Round-trip transportation to and from Balloon Fiesta Park
      •   Expedited route to bypass heavy traffic
      •   Admission to the Balloon Fiesta event

Advanced purchase
      •   Adults (13-61): $25
      •   Seniors (62+): $23
      •   Children (6-12): $13
      •   Children (5 and under): FREE
      •   Bus Only (6+): $13
      •   Advance purchase applies to any purchase made before 12:00 a.m. on the day of service
      •   All tickets must be purchased online  

Day of purchase   
      •   Adults (13-61): $28
      •   Seniors (62+): $26
      •   Children (6-12): $16
      •   Children (5 and under): FREE
      •   Bus Only (6+): $16
      •   Day of purchase applies to any purchase made after 12:00 a.m. on the day of service
      •   All tickets must be purchased online

THERE IS NO PARK & RIDE BUS SERVICE ON MONDAY, TUESDAY, OR WEDNESDAY

For additional details, please visit the Park & Ride page. 

Gondola Club Tickets

Individuals
      •  $150 per person (children under 5 are free)

Your Gondola Club experience includes
      •   Admission to the event
      •   Premium parking pass for the private Gondola Club parking area
      •   Gourmet buffet meal
      •   Host/open bar (three drink maximum)
      •   Prime location for viewing the launch field
      •   Shuttle service to and from the Gondola Club parking area and Main Street
      •   Dedicated restrooms
      •   Live entertainment during evening sessions
      •   Collectible Gondola Club pin
      •   Souvenir gift

For additional details and the food menu, please visit the Gondola Club page. 

Chasers' Club Tickets

Individuals
      •  $75 per person (children under 5 are free)

Your Chasers' Club experience includes
      •   Admission to the event
      •   Guaranteed seating in a private open-air patio located on the north end of Balloon Fiesta Park
      •   Access to private restrooms located within the Chasers' Club area
      •   Beverages, dessert, and catered food
      •   Access to a full cash bar

For additional details, or for groups of 14 or more, please visit the Chasers' Club page. 

Glamping

Experience the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in a whole new way - Glamping! Glamping tents are now available in an exclusive location in Balloon Fiesta Park. Enjoy spectacular views of the balloons flying high against a stunning background of the Sandia Mountains from the tent village. No need to battle the traffic, you'll be walking distance to the launch field. In this exclusive location you will have access to restroom and shower trailers, as well as a hospitality area with grills, games and lounge chairs.

Your Glamping experience includes
      •   Three night stay in a safari tent
      •   Admission to the event for all sessions during your stay
      •   Premium parking
      •   Welcome gift
      •   Linens, comforter and pillows
      •   Heater and refrigerator
      •   Electric blanket
      •   Access to power for electronic devices
      •   Lamp and lantern

Cost
      •   (1) Queen Bed (3 nights for 1-2 guests) $1,600
      •   (2) Twin Beds (3 nights for 1-2 guests) $1,600
      •   (1) Twin Bed & (1) Queen Bed (3 nights for 3 guests) $2,100
      •   (2) Queen Beds (3 nights for 4 guests) $2,600

Dates Available for 2025
      •   10/3 to 10/6
      •   10/6 to 10/9 *There are no evening events scheduled for these dates
      •   10/9 to 10/12

For additional details, please visit the Glamping page. 

Camp 505

Camp 505 offers a more affordable option for guests interested in tent camping during the Balloon Fiesta.  Tent accommodations are provided and will be set up prior to the guests' arrival.  Guests will have the option to keep the camp kit when they leave or guests can leave the equipment.

Your Camp 505 experience includes
      •   Three night stay 
      •   Camping equipment
      •   Admission to the event
      •   Premium parking *RV and car camping is not permitted in this parking area
      •   Access to portable toilets
      •   24-hour security
      •   (2) Refillable water bottles
      •   Access to filtered water
      •   Access to a phone charging station
      •   Hospitality area with firepit and gas grill

Camp kit
      •   Three person pop-up tent
      •   (2) Sleeping bags
      •   Large saddle blanket
      •   (2) Camp lights

Cost
      •   Three nights for (2) guests - $800
      •   Maximum (3) guests per tent

Dates Available for 2025
      •   10/3 to 10/6
      •   10/6 to 10/9 *There are no evening events scheduled for these dates
      •   10/9 to 10/12

For additional details, please visit the Camp 505 page. 

Concierge Program

For the ultimate VIP experience you can arrange for your own concierge to be your tour guide while at the Balloon Fiesta. You will experience the event from all angles of the launch field. 

Your Concierge Program experience includes
      •   A personal concierge for the duration of your session
      •   Golf cart transportation with driver
      •   (1) Premium parking pass
      •   General Admission tickets
      •   Balloon Fiesta gift 

Cost
      •   $350 per session (1-2 guests)
      •   $400 per session (3 guests)
      •   $450 per session (4 guests)
  *Maximum 4 guests per cart
    Children 3 and under are free

For additional details, please visit the Concierge Program page. 

Fiesta Sky Box

Fiesta Sky Box offers groups an all-inclusive package with specially outfitted shipping containers located at a prime location on the launch field. Upper deck seating will put you above the crowd with an unprecedented view of balloons, fireworks, and the drone show. The grassy patio area will have a relaxed vibe where you can enjoy food, drinks, and the largest hot air balloon display in the world.

Amenities
   • Access to the Fiesta Skybox Patio
   • (20) admission tickets
   • (7) premium parking passes
   • Specialty individual Grazing Boxes
   • Host bar (three drink maximum)
   • Non-alcoholic drinks
   • Dedicated restrooms

Price
   • $5000 per session, per box for 1-20 guests
   • Maximum capacity is twenty (20) guests per Fiesta Sky Box 

Hours
   • Morning Sessions: 5 am – 10 am (Bar hours 7 am – 9:30 am)
   • Evening Sessions: 4:30 pm – 9 pm (Bar hours 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm)

A host will be assigned to each Fiesta Sky Box to assist guests as needed. 

For more information contact Shamaine Giannini at 505.300.4565 or sgiannini@balloonfiesta.com

For additional details, please visit the Fiesta Sky Box page.