PROGRAM FOR THE 2026 EDITION

Every day is a new adventure! Between the opening weekend, the competitions and the passenger flights, discover the programme of the 9 days of the festival.

Open daily at 8:30 a.m.

Our advice during the festival :

Come at 9:00 a.m. for a unique and magical experience! At that time of day, the launch site turns into a hive of activity. And the show begins as soon as the burners are fired up. On the ground, watch the pilots busily inflating their colorful envelopes, then watch them take flight like soap bubbles.

Sunday, February 1, 2026

8.00
AM

Opening of bars and snack bars

9:00
AM

Preparation, inflation, and release of balloons*

9:30
AM

Passengerballoon flights*
Competitions for pilots*

From
9.30
AM

Crafts for children with the Festival au Pays des Enfants (FAPE) and Ballons Pirates
Face painting for children
Balloon Rally in the village of Château-d'Œx (starting at the Landi stage and finishing at the Espace Ballon)
Souvenir photo in a real balloon basket
Discover life in the mountain pastures in Virtual Reality with L'Etivaz AOP

10.00

Captive flights* for children aged 5 to 12, CHF 10

From
11:00
AM

Opening of food stands
Inflation and flight of special shapes*
Mini-balloon flights*
Demonstration of Sky Charriots and Cloudhoppers*

1:30
PM

Air show

Extra 330 LX aerobatic aircraft*

From
2:30
PM

Dome of Flight* - Step inside a real hot air balloon envelope inflated on the ground.
Flights of stuffed animals in mini balloons* (to be confirmed)

4:30
PM

Closing of the 46th edition of the Festival

*Subject to favorable weather conditions.

ESPACE BALLON

Every day from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (special price upon presentation of your Festival ticket or pin)

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PHILATeLy

Hôtel de Ville de Château-d’Oex, Grand Rue 67, 3rd floor. Week-ends : 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. / 13:30 p.m.-17:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoons: 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

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CAVES DE L'ETIVAZ

Film, guided tour, and tasting, registration required, at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

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Important information

The use of drones is not allowed during the festival. Only media authorised in advance by the organisation may take shots with a drone. The International Balloon Festival reserves the right to prohibit all access to the airspace!