León hosts 2026 International Balloon Festival in November

The 24th edition of the International Balloon Festival (FIG) is scheduled to take place in León, Guanajuato, from November 13 to 16, 2026. Held at the Parque Metropolitano, the event is expected to feature 200 hot air balloons and special figures from 25 different countries.

To mark the city's 450th anniversary, an opening celebration titled “Opening FIG 2026” will occur on November 12. This kickoff will include the lighting of seven balloons across five public locations: Plaza Principal, Plaza Expiatorio, Plaza Galerías Las Torres, Parque Santa Julia, and San Juan de Abajo.

The festival program includes the traditional “Noches Mágicas,” where anchored balloons are illuminated to music alongside drone shows. The musical lineup features artists such as Calvin Harris, Christian Nodal, Los Ángeles Azules, and Alok. Organizers project that the event could attract up to 400,000 visitors, providing a significant boost to local tourism and the economy.