Stay tuned for 2026’s festival information.
Join us and enjoy the magic of Hot Air Ballooning, where balloons and pilots from around NZ and the World take to the Waikato Skies.
Whether you join us for our morning flying events at Innes Common Hamilton, be amazed by The ZURU Nightglow at Claudelands Oval or just pop outside in your jammies each morning to wave as our balloons float by, this event is for you.
The ZURU Nightglow is a FREE ticketed event.
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2026 Schedule |
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Saturday 21 March |
Hamilton City Council Opening Fiesta |
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ZURU Nightglow |
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Sunday 22 March |
Flying morning |
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Monday 23 March |
Flying morning |
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Tuesday 24 March |
Flying morning |
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Balloons visit Regions |
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Wednesday 25 March |
Flying morning |
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Balloons visit Regions |
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Thursday 26 March |
Flying morning |
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Friday 27 March |
The Base Basket Burn |
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Saturday 28 March |
Love the Centre Walk Thru Balloon in Garden Place |