Canowindra Live

The official Canowindra Live app is your essential guide to Canowindra International Balloon Challenge 2026.

Held from 11-19th April 2026 in the beautiful Belubula Valley in Central West NSW, the International Balloon Challenge brings together pilots from across Australia and overseas for one of the country’s most spectacular ballooning events. From daily sunrise launches to community celebrations and local experiences, the app helps you stay informed, find your way around, and get more out of every moment.

With our app, you can:

• Browse the full Balloon Week program, including balloon events, entertainment, community activities, and special experiences

• Use detailed maps to find launch areas, parking, amenities, food and drink, local businesses, and key event locations

• Access the app fully offline, so you can keep important event information with you even when signal is limited

• Enable notifications to receive direct updates about balloon launches, schedule changes, weather-related announcements, and key event news straight to your phone

• Discover participating local businesses, offers, and special deals available during the event

• Save useful locations so you can easily find your car, meeting point, or favourite places later

• View exclusive event content and app-only updates throughout Balloon Week

The Canowindra Live app will also be updated all year round, showing other events happening in and around Canowindra!

Whether you’re chasing the magic of the morning launches, planning your day around town, or looking for great local food, shopping, and experiences, the Canowindra Live app is the easiest way to stay connected and make the most of your visit.

Important: To get the best experience, we recommend accepting push notifications so you can receive the latest balloon launch updates directly to your phone. Launch locations and timings can change depending on weather and wind conditions - so daily updates are important for following the action!

Disclaimer: The Canowindra International Balloon Challenge app may use location services to help you navigate event areas and find nearby facilities, businesses, and points of interest. While we’ve designed the app to minimise battery use, continued use of location services may reduce battery life.