Night Glow 2026 launches Mildura hot air balloon festival
More than 20 hot air balloons illuminated the sky over Mildura, Australia, for the Night Glow 2026 event, which officially launched the local balloon festival. The spectacle was captured by multiple photographers including Sam Guo, Aaron Hawkins, Tammy Warn, Kerry Whitelegg, Chris John Photography, Kerralyn Morrison, Kathryn Soddy, Dianne Johnstone, Cameron Phillips, and Julie Anne Lucas, with images supplied by Global Ballooning Australia. The event highlights rural and regional Australia's tourism appeal.
Key facts
- More than 20 balloons participated in Night Glow 2026.
- The event officially launched the Mildura balloon festival.
- Photographs were taken by Sam Guo, Aaron Hawkins, Tammy Warn, Kerry Whitelegg, Chris John Photography, Kerralyn Morrison, Kathryn Soddy, Dianne Johnstone, Cameron Phillips, and Julie Anne Lucas.
- Images were supplied by Global Ballooning Australia.
- The festival took place in Mildura, Australia.
- The event is part of rural and regional Australia tourism.
Entities
Artists
- Sam Guo
- Aaron Hawkins
- Tammy Warn
- Kerry Whitelegg
- Chris John Photography
- Kerralyn Morrison
- Kathryn Soddy
- Dianne Johnstone
- Cameron Phillips
- Julie Anne Lucas
Institutions
- Global Ballooning Australia
Locations
- Mildura
- Australia