Opening Hours
The Doncaster Balloon Festival takes place on:
Friday 24th July 2026
Gates open: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday 25th July 2026 Gates open: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Town Field, Thorne Road, Doncaster, DN1 2JP
Where can I park?
Onsite Parking
Free Parking
Free parking is available at: DN2 6RD
Please follow local signage on arrival.
We encourage visitors to arrive early as parking areas can become busy.
Is the event accessible?
Yes, the event is accessible.
Do you offer carer concessions?
No. We have kept ticket prices as low as possible to make the event accessible for everyone.
Are disabled toilets available?
Yes, accessible toilet facilities will be available on site.
Is disabled parking available?
Yes, Blue Badge parking is available onsite.
🎟 How do I buy tickets?
Tickets are available online via Skiddle:
https://www.skiddle.com/e/42000451
We recommend booking early to secure the best ticket price.
Early Bird Tickets (+ booking fee)
🎟 Friday & Saturday
- Adults: £8
- Children: £6
On The Gate Tickets
🎟 Friday & Saturday
- Adults: £10
- Children: £8
Balloon flights
When will the balloons fly?
Typically the balloons fly at sunrise and sunset. There are planned balloon launches between 6pm & 7.30pm on Friday and Saturday. Balloons require specific weather conditions to fly and the safety of our pilots and guests is of the utmost concern and all balloon activity is weather permitting.
Can I fly in a balloon?
Vista Balloon Flights are the only passenger-operated flights from the event: https://www.vistaballoonflights.co.uk/book-your-flight/
(No a balloon flight isn’t included in the cost of the ticket).
What if the weather is bad?
All balloon events are weather permitting, we can’t predict the Great British weather, unfortunately, all balloon announcements will happen on the page after the pilot’s briefing. Please be aware that balloons cannot fly in the wind or rain. The event will go ahead and the act timings are subject to change.
Balloon Updates
All Balloon updates will be published on the facebook page @doncasterballoonfestival
Other
No Gazebos or BBQ’s
We do not permit gazebos or large umbrellas as they can obstruct the view of other visitors. Small shade tents for children and portable chairs are allowed. We also don’t permit the use or portable BBQ’s.
Are dogs allowed?
We are a dog-friendly event but request all dogs remain on leads. Please be aware, if the weather is extremely hot, we will not allow dogs for their own safety.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
Yes, picnics are permitted, but strictly no glass or alcohol is to be bought into the event. Bag searches will be in operation.
Can I leave and come back again?
Yes you can, be sure to get a hand stamp from security on the way out.
Please note, we have very vigilant security staff, anyone found to have knives, drugs, or alcohol and/or is being disruptive will be asked to leave and no refunds will be given. We are a family event and any anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated.