Photo: Pekachu · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image from an earlier edition of this event.
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Photo: Pekachu · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image from an earlier edition of this event.
Saga International Balloon Fiesta 2026
The announced competition programme includes the Pacific Cup, the third round of the Hot Air Balloon Honda Grand Prix and Balloon Fantasia. Public competition dates are October 30–November 3. ([sibf.jp](https://www.sibf.jp/2026/outline/))
Dates and time
October 30, 2026 – November 3, 2026
Time zone: Asia/Tokyo
Recurring balloon competition; this edition includes the 39th Pacific Cup.
Location
Saga
Saga, Saga, Kyushu
Source and verification
Source reviewed: Saga International Balloon Fiesta — 2026 Outline
Last verified: September 22, 2026
Saga International Balloon Fiesta — 2026 Outline