Event

Leicester Balloon Festival

19th June - 21st June
Victoria Park, London Road, Leicester, LE1 7RY
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The weather is heating up! The excitement is building. Don't miss out on this spectacular family friendly event.

A massive hot air balloon festival is coming to Leicester's Victoria Park from 19-21 June 2026

Expect spectacular hot air balloons, hot air balloon glow (weather permitting) and loads of family friendly entertainment including:

- Stannage International stunt show
- Civil War re-enactment & living history camps
- Foam party
- Circus workshop
- Magical Musical Flying Bubble Bike
- Dinosaur invasion
- Jump Dogs Parachute Team (Sunday)
- Funfair
- Street food & event catering
- Licensed bars
- Face painting
- Trade stalls & craft tent
- Local charities & community groups

Performances

16:00 to 22:30 - Friday 19th June

  • Standard: £5
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12:00 to 22:30 - Saturday 20th June

  • Standard: £5
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12:00 to 22:30 - Sunday 21st June

  • Standard: £5
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Contact

Victoria Park
London Road
Leicester
LE1 7RY
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