Music Meets Fireworks at Balloon Fiesta | Albuquerque News

Get ready for a sky-high spectacle: The 2026 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is merging music and magic like never before, rolling the Music Fiesta into the Night Magic Glow and AfterGlow Fireworks. Headliner Russell Dickerson — with six 1 hits and 4 billion streams — takes center stage, joined by rising star Dasha and New Mexico’s own Nathaniel Krantz. The goal? A seamless, immersive night where music, glow, and fireworks collide for an unforgettable Balloon Fiesta experience. After the final note, drones light up the sky before the grand fireworks finale. Tickets go on sale August 7 at 10 AM, with options from $30 lawn seating to VIP packages — plus, you’ll still need a general admission ticket for the park. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/67b8501f0a19677e