Festival de montgolfières de Gatineau

Get ready to be amazed as the 36th edition of FMG, Festival de montgolfières de Gatineau, is back! This unforgettable event will take place over Labor Day weekend from August 30th - September 4th, 2023, and promises unlimited fun for all ages. Bring your friends and family along to partake in this extraordinary experience!

Every year, the Festival de montgolfières de Gatineau brings together 200,000 spectators and 1,000 RVs for a stunning visual spectacle. Over 60 hours of programming feature an impressive variety of hot air balloons with captivating shapes and colors in the sky above Quebec's beautiful capital city. It is all organized by a not-for-profit organization that ensures 300 shows and performances provide entertainment for everyone who attends this magical event.

The night is alive with entertainment from talented performers, culminating in a breathtaking Night Glow performance illuminated by hot air balloons. To further ignite the sky, vibrant fireworks will take place nightly until Sunday!

As if that weren't enough, these magical five days of festivities for the entire family will feature a massive amusement park, plenty of activities to enjoy with your loved ones, dazzling fireworks displays, and several unexpected surprises! Plus, you'll get to experience it in an atmosphere like none other as you take part in beautiful Montgolfier Flights.