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Friday Tickets

Cathedral City Festival Lawn & Amphitheater

Festival Entry

Admission to Hot Air Balloon Festival on Friday November 21st with vendors, food, and games, followed by live music on the amphitheater stage.

Does not includes access to headline concert at the amphitheater.

$11.43

(incl. $1.43 in fees)

Reserved Seating

Preferred Seating for headline amphitheater show PLUS:

Admission to Hot Air Balloon Festival on Friday November 21st with vendors, food, and games, mini balloon glow, live music on the amphitheater stage and drone light show.

$68.78

(incl. $4.78 in fees)

VIP Table

VIP Table seating includes guaranteed access to the all day concerts inside the amphitheater with seats at tables.  Cocktail waitress for drinks at the bar without waiting in line.  PLUS:

Admission to Hot Air Balloon Festival on Friday November 21st with vendors, food, and games, mini balloon glow, live music on the amphitheater stage and drone light show.

$269.88 – $1,134.88

(incl. $20.88 – $85.88 in fees)

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Festival fans can spread payments over time with Affirm — available at checkout.
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Friday Tickets

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa

Dinner Under the Stars

Enjoy an unforgettable Private Dinner Under the Stars, set against the mesmerizing Balloon Glow backdrop and accompanied by live jazz background music at The Westin Rancho Mirage.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

$120

Children 12 and Under: $50

Saturday Tickets

Cathedral City Festival Lawn & Amphitheater

Festival Entry

Admission to Hot Air Balloon Festival on Saturday November 22nd with vendors, food, games, and live music on the amphitheater stage. General Admission includes access to the all-day concerts inside the amphitheater.  Subject to space availability. Blankets/Chairs allowed in designated areas only.

$11.43

(incl. $1.43 in fees)

Reserved Seating

Admission to Hot Air Balloon Festival on Saturday November 22nd with vendors, food, games, and live music on the amphitheater stage.  Preferred Seating includes guaranteed access to the all-day concerts inside the amphitheater with seats.

$31.55

(incl. $4.55 in fees)

VIP Table

Admission to Hot Air Balloon Festival on Saturday November 22nd with vendors, food, games, and live music on the amphitheater stage. VIP Table seating includes guaranteed access to the all-day concerts inside the amphitheater with seats at tables.  Cocktail waitress for drinks at the bar without waiting in line.

$138.20 – $550.82

(incl. $13.20 – $51.82 in fees)

💳 Pay Over Time with Affirm

Festival fans can spread payments over time with Affirm — available at checkout.
Enjoy the VIP experience now with only a small down payment!

Saturday & Sunday AM Balloon Launch

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa

Morning Balloon Launch

As the official launch site for the 11th Annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival, The Westin’s Pete Dye Golf Course transforms into a breathtaking stage for dozens of colorful balloons taking flight across the desert sky.

Guests and visitors are invited to enjoy front-row views of the launches from our expansive fairways while savoring grab-and-go breakfast favorites and beverages available for purchase at convenient stations throughout the area.

Experience the wonder of dawn as the sky fills with vibrant color — a truly unforgettable desert morning.

Starting at 6:30 AM (weather permitting)

Sunday Tickets

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa

Brunch & Balloons

End the festival weekend with the signature Brunch & Balloons event at The Westin Rancho Mirage — a morning of delicious cuisine, and live country music.

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

$120

Children 12 and Under: $50

Amphitheater Map