ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2026 tickets are set to go on sale Friday, April 3. The 54th annual event is slated for Saturday, Oct. 3, to Sunday, Oct. 11. This year’s theme, “The Scenic Route,” celebrates the Route 66 centennial.
Find the varying ticket options below:
- General Admission: $20 per person, per session (children 12 and under free).
- Park & Ride: $18 – $30 per person, per session (children 5 and under free) with advance purchase. Includes round-trip transportation to and from Balloon Fiesta Park from designated remote locations and single-session admission. Ticket prices increase if purchased on the day of the event.
- Gondola Club: $150 per person, per session (children under 5 free). A private area with a picturesque view of the field that offers guests delicious food, local entertainment, premium parking, courtesy shuttles, and outdoor seating.
- Chasers’ Club: $75 per person, per session (children under 5 free). Includes admission, private patio seating, private restroom access, a catered meal and access to a bar.
There will also be camping and glamping options available. “Camp 505” is a three-night camping experience within walking distance of the field, which includes a complete camping kit that can be taken home, including Balloon Fiesta-branded tents, blankets, and other equipment for $1,000. The glamping option includes a three-night stay in a safari tent with amenities, starting at $2,000.
There’s also the Fiesta Sky Box, which hosts up to 20 guests and includes a private patio, private restrooms, catering, and upper deck seating. They cost $5,000, with 20 general admission tickets and seven premium parking passes included…