International Balloon Festival returns to León, Guanajuato

The International Balloon Festival (FIG) is scheduled to take place in León, Guanajuato, from November 13 to 16, 2026. The event is expected to attract approximately 400,000 visitors and generate an economic impact estimated between 450 million and 950 million pesos.

The festival will feature more than 200 hot air balloons from over 25 countries, including participants from Macedonia del Sur, Romania, and Lithuania. The opening day, designated as “Viernes de la Gente,” will offer free general admission and include activities such as the inaugural balloon launch, a monumental flag raising, and a concert by Los Ángeles Azules.

Other scheduled musical performances include artists such as Calvin Harris, Christian Nodal, and Santos Bravos. The event will be held at the Parque Ecológico Metropolitano, with activities spanning from early morning balloon ascents to evening “Noches Mágicas” light shows.