Balloon Fiesta Eclipses 900K Visitors for 3rd Time Since 2011

2026 Balloon Fiesta attracts 900K visitors amid favorable weather

Pilots from 18 countries and 47 states registered for the event. The busiest session drew an estimated 193,761 guests.

Balloon Fiesta brings in 900,000+ visitors for 2026 event

Balloon Fiesta brings in 900,000 visitors for the 2026 event.

2026 Balloon Fiesta draws a crowd of over 900K, surpassing 2025 attendance

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is over and with that, event officials have released the official numbers for the event. This year's fiesta drew more than 901,000 people to Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, over 50,000 more people than last year. “From pilots and crews to guests on the field [...]

Balloon Fiesta eclipses 900K visitors for 3rd time since 2011

The 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta drew 901,720 guest visits, making it the third edition since 2011 to eclipse 900,000 visits.