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Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival November 20 – 22, 2026

Tickets On Sale Now!

Hot air balloons rising over the Cathedral City Festival Lawn

Tickets & Balloon Rides

Lock in your festival tickets, then take to the sky yourself — reserve a balloon flight or a tethered ride and see the Coachella Valley from above.

FESTIVAL TICKETS

$12

starting price · all prices include fees

  • Festival-Only, General Admission, Preferred & VIP Table options
  • Children 8 and under are free with a ticketed adult
BALLOON FLIGHTS

$350

per person

  • Soar over the Coachella Valley on a morning balloon flight
  • Reserve your seat with a 10% refundable deposit
TETHERED BALLOON RIDES

$30

pre-sale · $35 week of event

  • A gentle rise above the Festival Lawn — perfect for families
  • Lock in the pre-sale price before festival week

All balloon flights and tethered rides are managed and operated by Zion Balloons, an independent third-party operator. All balloon activities are weather permitting.

Download the Official Festival App

Stay in the loop all weekend long with the Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival app. Get event schedules, launch updates, maps, ticket info, and real-time alerts—all in one spot. Your weekend runs smoother when the app does the heavy lifting.

Download the festival app on the Apple App Store
Get the festival app on Google Play
Preview screen of the Cathedral City Balloon Fest mobile app

Sponsored By:

Agua Caliente Casinos logo
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa logo
City of Rancho Mirage logo
Visit Greater Palm Springs logo

Media Sponsors:

NBC Palm Springs logo
Univision logo
KPSE logo
Entravision logo
Illustration of Cathedral City landmarks

Cathedral City

Tucked between Palm Springs and the scenic Coachella Valley, Cathedral City is a sun-drenched desert gem with vintage California charm. Palm-lined streets, colorful art, classic cars, and breathtaking mountain backdrops make it the perfect place to celebrate. Come for the balloons and music—stay for the endless desert skies and warm welcome.

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Get Involved in the Festival

Whether you’re a balloon pilot, vendor, volunteer, or sponsor — there are plenty of ways to be part of the 2026 Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival!

Drive In • Rock Out • Lift Off

International Hot Air Balloon Festival entrance signage
Hot air balloons glowing at night above the festival crowd
Classic cars on display at the festival car show
Costumed stilt walker entertaining festival guests
Children watching a balloon artist at the family fun zone
Nighttime balloon glow with colorful hot air balloons and inflatable characters
Carnival rides and glowing hot air balloons at night on the Festival Lawn
Singer performing live on the festival stage
Hot air balloons drifting over the Coachella Valley
Illustration of a family enjoying the festival