The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF), the country’s longest-running aviation sports event, returns for its 26th edition—bigger, bolder, and more spectacular—now set in its new home at New Clark City.
Dubbed “A Weekend of Everything that Flies,” the three-day festival will run from February 13 to 15, 2026, bringing together families, friends, and aviation enthusiasts for nonstop aerial displays. The event will feature regular and special-shaped hot air balloons, helicopters, skydivers, paragliders, radio-controlled aircraft, kites, and drones, filling the skies with a vibrant mix of flying spectacles.
“Bringing all these aerial spectacles together within a three-day celebration reminds us how meaningful it is to keep offering a true airshow experience—one we’ve honed and shared with the public for more than two decades,” said PIHABF Event Director Capt. Joy Roa.
This year’s festival raises the bar with its largest lineup of special-shaped balloons to date, showcasing 22 colorful and creative designs flown by pilots from the United Kingdom, United States, Belgium, Netherlands, Macedonia, Switzerland, Germany, and Brazil.
The 26th PIHABF will be held at New Clark City, a premier sports and events hub developed by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). The venue boasts a 20,000-seat Athletics Stadium, a world-class Aquatics Center, and expansive open grounds suited for large-scale outdoor events.
“We are always delighted and honored to host events like this. For New Clark City to welcome and witness this amazing festival is truly special. It deserves to be celebrated in our world-class facilities, which are comfortable, spacious, and accessible to ensure an exceptional experience for all,” said BCDA President and CEO Joshua M. Bingcang.
For over 25 years, the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta has grown into a much-anticipated celebration of aviation and culture. Since Capt. Roa and his team took the helm in its third year, the festival has evolved into a showcase of sports aviation, international camaraderie, and world-class flying performances.
Through the years, it has featured aerobatic superstars such as the Breitling Jet Team**, Wing Walkers, and renowned stunt pilot Mark Jeffries, alongside international air rallies, skydiving exhibitions, tandem jumps, and cultural exchanges highlighting Filipino artistry.
For updates and the full lineup of activities, visit www.philballoonfest.net
𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝐵𝐶𝐷𝐴 𝑂𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑟-𝑖𝑛-𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑟 𝑉𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐷𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐺𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑝 𝐸𝑛𝑔𝑟. 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝑃. 𝑇𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑠, 𝑃𝐼𝐻𝐴𝐵𝐹 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐷𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑡. 𝐽𝑜𝑦 𝑅𝑜𝑎, 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝐺𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑇𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑎𝑐 𝐼𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑂𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑟 𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝐶𝑎𝑛𝑙𝑎𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑃𝑆𝐶 𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑟 𝐸𝑑𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝐻𝑎𝑦𝑐𝑜. (BCDA photo)
