Take flight to the Space Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival featuring a Balloon Glow and Laser Show

Get ready for a bucket list weekend you don't want to miss, featuring colorful hot air balloons!

Gather the family and get ready for a family adventure at the Space Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival featuring a not to be missed Hot Air Balloon Glow and Laser Show!

This a must-do event taking place at Space Coast Daily Park, located at 5775 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne on March 20 - 21, 2026. Enjoy the spectacle of colorful hot air balloons, plus, you can even ride in a real tethered hot air ballon.

The event takes place each evening from 5 pm, and in addition to the hot air balloons, there will be live music and DJs, plus there will be craft and retail vendor booths with tons of cool and interesting stuff for sale!

Hungry? Enjoy a great choice of food vendors with bunches of fantastic festival style food to choose from! For the kids there will be a Kids Zone, with rides and games!

Each night will feature a grand finale at 9 pm, with a spectacular Hot Air Balloon Glow and Laser Show, featuring music-synced visuals, coordinated balloon burns, and an exciting crowd countdown.

Bring chairs and blankets and make it your perfect night under the stars.

Tickets are available now ($10 - $45), and are limited: https://www.balloonshows.com

Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $35 per person.

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