26 August @ 3.00pm to 11.00pm
About Abingdon Balloon & Fireworks Festival
The UK’s biggest fireworks event returns this summer bigger and better than ever.
Head up to Abingdon Airfield with your family and friends for a breathtaking evening of air displays, hot air balloons, demonstrations, music, skydiving and world-class firework entertainment.
Witness displays choreographed to music by guest display companies followed by a mind-blowing quarter-mile-wide closing display and light show by the hosts and double British firework champions – Illusion Fireworks ltd.
Other attractions include:
- O’Briens Helicopter Flying Fireworks Circus
- Incredible Light Show
- Pyrotechnic Demonstrations
- Daytime Colour Smoke Show
- Explosive Fireballs
- Pyro Parachute Display Team
- Hot Air Balloon Display & Glow*
- BACK FOR 2023 – Helicopter Rides*
- Huge Fairground
- Local Excellence Market
- Plus many more surprises
VIP treatment
Enjoy priority parking, entry and exiting, a private front and centre viewing area with a dedicated bar, luxury loos, bouncy castle and slide for the kids and complimentary Pimms on arrival! VIP tickets are strictly limited – grab them before they are gone.
Camping
There is a limited number of camping pitches available for those who wish to stay close to the event on Saturday night. The campsite is located close to the arena and is open from midday on Saturday.
Car parks and the fairground are open from 3.00pm. Bring a picnic to enjoy with your family and friends. Or pick up food and drinks from the stalls and bars before the entertainment starts at around 6.00pm.
Tickets
Please see important ticketing information below.
Ticketing information
Family ticket (2 x adult tickets + 2 x child tickets) – £60.00 (+£4.32 fee & tax)
Adult standard ticket (16 years +)
Online – £21.00 (+£1.75 fee & tax)
On the gate – £25.00 (If available)
Child standard ticket (3 to 15 years)
Online – £11.00 (+£1.09 fee & tax)
On the gate – £15.00 (If available)
Infant standard ticket (0 to 2 years)
Free
Admission for an infant aged 0-2 years
Adult VIP ticket (16 years +)
Online – £49.00 (+£3.60 fee & tax)
Child VIP ticket (3 to 15 years)
Online – £24.00 (+£1.94 fee & tax)
Infant VIP ticket (0 to 2 years)
Online – £1.00 (+£0.43 fee & tax)
Add-ons
Camping tickets – £25.00 (+£2.02 fee & tax)
Price for one size pitch 8m x 6m (6m x 6m pitch plus 2m x 6m parking space)
Gazebo permit – £30.00 (+£2.34 fee & tax)
Pitch to erect your own gazebo for your party in the event arena.