Finley The Turtle Hot Air Balloon

19/05/2026

🇺🇸 So excited for this one! Finley is heading to the USA in October for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

11/05/2026

We're delighted to announce the European leg of the tour.

We can't wait to bring Finley to Europe this summer.

09/05/2026

The first UK flight for Finley this morning. Flying from Husbands Bosworth Airfield to Ashby Parva.

Keep an eye out for Finley at other events across the UK and in Europe over the next few months. Up next is Midlands Air Festival.

23/04/2026

2026 UK Tour Dates Confirmed. Here is where you can see Finley at festivals and events across the UK this year.

05/04/2026

Finley makes his UK debut at Midlands Air Festival at the end of May. This is the start of the UK / European leg of the tour, keep an eye on the page for more events to be announced soon.

Making his debut UK festival appearance is Finley the Turtle!

This year Finley is our newest special shape attending having been manufactured in Spain by Ultramagic Balloons in October last year. Owner and Pilot Chris Freeman, from Northampton, has already begun his world tour, starting in the Phillipines and then heading onto Australia's capital taking part in the Canberra Balloon Festival.

Before Finley departs Australia for the Midlands Air Festival, Finley is taking part in one more balloon festival where he recently got the opportunity to fly over Melbourne and nearby Shepparton - a real once in a lifetime flight!

Tickets prices won't be discounted for much longer, so make your plans, get your tickets and look forward to a whole day of aviation entertainment! Saturday Slipstream Enclosure has sold out, only 15 pitches remain in our premium campsite and other options are now running very low. Don't miss out on this unique festival in the grounds of the Palladian Ragley Hall. Tickets and info at www.midlandsairfestival.com

01/04/2026

Final media flight for the Art of Flight Festival this morning, over Shepparton, Victoria.

01/04/2026

A stunning morning flight from Albury Airport, landing at a small park in Wodonga. This flight was to promote the Art of Flight Festival, which starts in Benalla next week.

Come and see Finley at the Wangaratta Turf Club night glow on 11th April.

30/03/2026

Come and see Finley at the Art of Flight Festival night glow on 11th April, before he heads back to the UK the following week.

If you’re coming to Balloon Night Glow & Drone Show with kids, there’s one balloon they’ll be looking for… Finley the Turtle. 🐢🎈

Finley travels the world delighting crowds and will be joining the Art of Flight Festival, lighting up the sky alongside more than 20 hot air balloons during the glow, and a unique drone show.

It’s one of those magical moments where the balloons come alive to music, creating a night the whole family will remember.

✨ Balloon Night Glow — Saturday 11 April
📍 Wangaratta Turf Club
🎟 Tickets available now https://bit.ly/4rBWQTh

25/03/2026

Good morning, Melbourne 🇦🇺

Yesterday, Finley soared over the city as part of a spectacular press launch for the upcoming Art of Flight Festival in Benalla.

Don’t miss your chance to see Finley light up the sky at the Balloon Glow & Drone Show on 11th April. Secure your tickets here: https://art-of-flight.com/nightglow

📸 Photo credit: Andrew Chapman

22/03/2026

Day 9: Final flight in Canberra this morning. It's fair to say, Australia has fallen in love with Finley.

Off to the next part of the tour now. Watch this space.

21/03/2026

One of our favourites from this week ♥️🐢