Keep an eye out for two new balloons as the Canberra Balloon Spectacular soars back into the capital’s skies from 15 to 23 March.

More than 40 balloons will take flight over the Canberra each morning, creating a colourful display for the community to enjoy.

Included in this year’s event will be two special shaped balloons, Simba the Lion and Axel the Tiger.

This year, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular will separate from the Enlighten Festival and return to its original home at John Dunmore Lang Place.

Daily flight announcements will be made around 6am on the Canberra Balloon Spectacular website and the Events ACT Facebook page to confirm if the weather conditions will allow the balloons to take off.

If balloons can’t fly, some may be inflated and tethered at John Dunmore Lang Place so visitors can walk among them, take photos and enjoy breakfast.

“The Canberra Balloon Spectacular is a wonderful event each year, filled with colour and a great atmosphere,” ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said.

The event continues to grow in popularity and has become a signature event filling Canberra’s sky with colour during the autumn when our city looks particularly beautiful.

More information about the event is available here.