Trento Balloon Fest

Trento takes flight

The Balloon Fest is a brand-new event dedicated to hot air balloons, debuting in the capital of the Trentino-Alto Adige region. For an entire weekend, the iconic setting of the Albere district and the MUSE - Science Museum transforms into a stage for a flight festival designed for all ages. Colorful hot air balloons will lift off from the Ex Michelin park while remaining tethered to the ground, providing visitors with a safe yet thrilling experience and a unique perspective of the City of Trento and the Adige Valley.

Hot air balloon flights

The heart of the event is the tethered flights: the balloons rise into the air while remaining anchored to the ground, allowing even those who have never flown to experience the thrill of admiring the city from above. Flights run throughout the day on Saturday starting at 10:00 AM and on Sunday morning until 12:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased directly on-site at family-friendly prices.

The Balloon Glow, a nocturnal spectacle

The most enchanting moment takes place on Saturday evening. As the sun sets, the Albere park turns into an open-air theater: the balloons ignite their burners in time with the music, lighting up in synchronization like giant, spectacular colored lamps against the night sky. The Balloon Glow is a free event open to everyone, drawing families and curious onlookers into the city's green heart.

Science, play, and the culture of flight

During the event, the MUSE opens its doors with flight-themed workshops and educational activities, while the Fondazione Museo Storico del Trentino offers insights at the Gianni Caproni Museum of Aeronautics, located in the Palazzo delle Albere. The event also coincides with PlayMUSE, a festival dedicated to board and role-playing games, making for a weekend where flight, science, and fun collide. There is also a food truck area nestled in the urban greenery.

Organizers

The Balloon Fest is a collaboration between Kilometro Azzurro, the Trentino aeronautical district and creator of the Festivolare format, the MUSE, and the Trento Tourist Board. It is a project that celebrates the region's passion for flight and enriches the city's summer calendar with a spectacular event suitable for the whole family.