Balloon Glow lights up Balloon Fiesta Park

Balloon glow brings families together at the 54th annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

The first balloon glow of the 2026 fiesta delighted attendees with its magical atmosphere, sparking awe and nostalgia among visitors.

Balloon Glow lights up Balloon Fiesta Park

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Balloon Glow lights up Balloon Fiesta ParkA field full of hot air balloons lit up the park during the Balloon Glow, and more Fiesta events are set for Saturday morning and night. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A field full of hot air balloons lit up the park during the Balloon Glow, and more Fiesta events are set for Saturday morning and night. Chopper 4 showed the Balloo…

Balloonists, spectators live dreams and celebrate community at Balloon Fiesta

Balloonists, residents and tourists alike embraced the romanticism and wonder of flight as the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta continues to provide a captivating experience.

KRQE Classics: What the 1989 Balloon Fiesta looked like from the air

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – To celebrate the 54th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, we've been digging into our archives to find original reports we've done over the years. It is the year 1989, marking the 18th Annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Reporter Kathleen Ryan took to the skies during the Balloon Fiesta to learn what it takes [...]

Old Town Albuquerque Free Concerts During Balloon Fiesta 2026

Old Town Albuquerque hosts free daily concerts Oct. 3-11, 2026, from mariachi to blues, drawing Balloon Fiesta crowds into local shops and restaurants.