The much-loved 2026 Wairarapa Balloon Festival is returning this Easter. 

 

As one of the region’s flagship events, the 2026 festival will take place for four days from Friday 3rd April - Monday 6th April, with balloons taking to the skies when weather permitted each morning, providing a spectacular visual display.

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The lift-offs, known as “ascensions” in the ballooning world, will be spread throughout the region each morning, providing free entertainment for all.​​​​

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Stay tuned for announcements for further announcements. For photos from the 2025 event, check out Facebook or Instagram.

 

Please note: Our ticketed event - The Family Carnival - is taking a break this year, and will return in 2027. 

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