Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival
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About this event
One of 7 upcoming events at Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, and 349 across Palm Springs.
The 12th Annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival takes place from November 20 through November 22, 2026, at the Cathedral City Festival Lawn & Amphitheater. Main Location: Cathedral City Festival Lawn & Amphitheater (68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA), with additional launches at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage and The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa. Friday (Nov 20): Free admission to the festival grounds starting at 5:00 PM, featuring a mini balloon glow and drone light show. Saturday (Nov 21): Features live music, a No Doubt tribute band (Just A Girl), and headliner Robin Thicke on the main stage at 6:30 PM, followed by the official nighttime balloon glow. Activities: Morning balloon launches (weather permitting), tethered balloon rides, full morning balloon flights, carnival games, food trucks, and an artisan market.
