International Hot Air Balloons

Name: International Hot Air Balloons
Start: 2026-08-15
Location: Aéroport - Ville de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, 22 Chem. de l'Aéroport

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Date

15 Aug (Saturday)

Time

Sat, Aug 15–Sun, Aug 16

Venue

Aéroport - Ville de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, 22 Chem. de l'Aéroport

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada

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The International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (International de montgolfières) is Canada’s largest hot air balloon gathering. The 2026 edition will take place from August 7–9 and August 13–16, 2026 at the Saint-Jean Airport.

The festival features a blend of massive aerial displays and major musical performances.

Tickets are sold through the Official Festival Website and Ticketmaster. Pricing often follows a progressive "wave" structure.

Would you like to know more about booking a private hot air balloon flight or details on VIP terrace packages?

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Getting There

•Hot Air Balloon Flights: Weather permitting, launches occur twice daily: morning flights (approx. 4:45–6:00 AM) and evening flights (6:00–7:00 PM).

•"Magic Nights" (Nuits Magiques): Specific evenings feature tethered balloons illuminated on the ground, synchronized to music.

•Live Music Lineup: Performers for 2026 include international and local acts such as:

•The Offspring (Aug 8)

•Sean Paul (Aug 15)

•Matt Lang (Aug 7), Kaïn (Aug 9), Half Moon Run (Aug 14), and Fredz (Aug 16).

•Family & Fun: The site includes a large amusement park with Beauce Carnival rides, inflatables, giant games, and a virtual reality flight experience.

•Passports (7-Day Access): Currently ranging from ~$99 to $119 + tax depending on the purchase wave.

•Daily Tickets: Starting at ~$59 + tax for adults (13+) and ~$20 + tax for children (5–12).

•Hot Air Balloon Rides: Morning flights are priced around $375 + tax, while evening flights during the festival are approximately $475 + tax (includes site admission).

•Free Admission: Children aged 4 and under enter the site for free.

•Location: Saint-Jean Airport (5, ch. de l'Aéroport, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J3B 7B5).

•Saint-Jean Airport

•Transportation:

•Shuttle: Bus 96 connects from downtown Montreal (Terminus Centre-ville) and Brossard (Terminus Panama).

•Driving: Accessible via Autoroute 35 South (Exit 45).

•Parking: Official on-site parking is available and recommended to be purchased in advance.

•purchased in advance

Updated at 18 Mar 2026