Bristol Balloon Fiesta
The Bristol Balloon Fiesta offers an exceptional and highly effective platform for brand exposure. Starting in 1979 it now attracts over 300,000 enthusiastic attendees who gather annually to experience this vibrant, colourful, and visually stunning hot air balloon spectacle. Advertising on a hot air balloon at this event provides unmatched visibility, as your brand literally floats above the crowd, becoming a highly memorable and striking symbol uniquely associated with your company. Or your brand will shine brightly at the world famous Nightglows the event holds in the evenings. This elevated and eye-catching advertising method captures attention in a way few other traditional marketing strategies can ever match.
In addition to the massive onsite audience, the Fiesta also draws substantial media attention, including comprehensive coverage by prominent local and national broadcasters such as the BBC and ITV. For example, in 2025, we successfully secured over five minutes of live airtime on ITV West Country for two of our clients during the event’s live broadcast. This prime-time exposure perfectly demonstrated the powerful combination of live event presence alongside valuable broadcast advertising, significantly boosting overall brand recognition.
Research on the Bristol Balloon Fiesta Coverage based on 2024
300,000 people in attendance
6 Billion people reached worldwide
1000+ Media Articles worldwide
2.5million Social Media Reach on Festival Social Media channels
Choosing to advertise at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta means gaining direct and impactful engagement with a large, diverse, and engaged audience while also leveraging extensive media coverage to amplify your brand’s reach at both regional and national levels. This is truly a unique advertising opportunity that seamlessly combines captivating visual promotion with substantial media impact, offering brands an extraordinary and highly effective way to elevate their marketing efforts.
Interested in having your own Balloon at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta?
We operate our client balloons at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta each year and make sure they are at the heart of the event. We have represented Local companies through to Giant International Brands. Our teams ensure our clients are seen at every opportunity to get the most maximum exposure possible. If you would like more information about advertising at the Bristol Balloon fiesta with a Hot air Balloon please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to discuss the various options with you.
