Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta 2023 Sam Ryder & Sister Sledge Headline

The huge annual balloon festival, Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta 2023 has a new location at Castle Howard and is set to return this August bank holiday bigger and better than ever.

Castle Howard is a magnificent stately home near Malton, that you may recognise from Channel 4 as it documents its transformation into a wonderful winter wonderland each year.

Set to play at this year’s event is none other than Eurovision silver medalist, Sam Ryder, whose song ‘Spaceman’ gave him a second-place position behind Ukraine at last year’s competition.

Sister Sledge, who had hits such as ‘We Are Family’, ‘He’s The Greatest Dancer’, ‘Thinking Of You’ and ‘Lost In Music’, will also be headlining the festival.

The four-day festival, which takes place Friday 25th – Monday 28th August 2023, includes a weekend of hot air balloons, children’s entertainment, live music, tribute acts, food and drink, as well as a large funfair.

There will also be food and drink available and the event runs from 12pm to 10pm each day.

John Lowery, the organisers of the Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta 2023 said the choice of Castle Howard for the location of the festival came after ‘much deliberation’.

Lowery, stated the move would allow the event to expand and said: “The estate will be a stunning backdrop for the hot air balloons launching and our entertainment stage, with a star-studded line-up of musicians and entertainers.”

“We are also thrilled to be able to offer camping, so visitors have the option to stay and enjoy the whole four-day experience or visit for a day trip.”

The Castle Howard Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta is set to be the biggest yet with up to 50 hot air balloon launches expected from across Yorkshire as well as night sky displays and much more.

Organisers said the event at Castle Howard would feature hot air balloon launches, with up to 50 expected from across Europe, as well as night sky displays and live music performances.