Quito Balloon Festival 2026: Dates, Prices and a 5am Start
Ecuador's fifth Festival Internacional del Globo lands at the equator this weekend. Here is what it costs and what you actually see. The post Quito Balloon Festival 2026: Dates, Prices and a 5am Start appeared first on The Rio Times .
In the Ecuadorian city of Quito, the fifth annual Festival Internacional del Globo takes place at the equator monument complex from August 21 to 23, 2026. This festival is not free and features two distinct events: a dawn balloon show and an evening concert. The balloon show occurs between 6:00 and 8:00 AM, weather permitting, and requires separate tickets at $5 for adults or $2.50 for children aged 6 to 12, visitors over 65, and disabled visitors.
The evening concert runs after the balloons are taken down and includes a concert program alongside circus acts and food stalls. Each day has separate tickets for these two events, and no balloon rides are offered to spectators. The festival's organizers emphasize that only the crew operates the balloons, and weather conditions may affect whether the balloons are launched.
The site is family-friendly, with child pricing, but visitors should dress warmly as they will be standing outdoors before sunrise at an altitude of 2,850 meters. The monument marking the equator is a key attraction, and while the festival is family-friendly, visitors should be aware that the schedule may change, and tickets may not be sold at the gate.
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