Art of Flight Festival
Benalla, Victoria, 6th-12th April 2026
It is with great excitement to announce that The Art of Flight Festival will be held in Benalla, Victoria, from the 6th-12th of April 2026. The Festival will feature an International Balloon Championship, an evening Balloon Glow Extravaganza with local produce and entertainment, plus displays at Benalla Aviation Museum and Gliding Club of Victoria.
Incorporating the Australian National Championships, sanctioned by the Australian Ballooning Federation and Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
The event brings together 25 elite teams for a week of high-skill, visually spectacular flying as teams navigate their balloons across a stunning regional backdrop. This event will qualify the leading Australian teams as representatives for the Krosno 2026 World Championships.
The Balloon Glow is always a favourite.
Fiesta Highlights from 2022’s event