Festivals

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2027

Albuquerque, NMOctober 2 to 10

Nine mornings over Albuquerque, 2 to 10 October. Balloons only fly in light wind, so the dawn forecast decides whether each session happens at all.

  • Saturday (opening)Saturday, October 26 AM–10 AM
  • SundaySunday, October 36 AM–10 AM
  • MondayMonday, October 46 AM–10 AM
  • TuesdayTuesday, October 56 AM–10 AM
  • WednesdayWednesday, October 66 AM–10 AM
  • ThursdayThursday, October 76 AM–10 AM
  • FridayFriday, October 86 AM–10 AM
  • SaturdaySaturday, October 96 AM–10 AM
  • Sunday (final)Sunday, October 106 AM–10 AM
Forecast tracking begins September 17, 15 days before the event.
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