Blackpool World Fireworks Championships 2026
23 June 2026
Returning once again for 2025, the amazing FREE event in Blackpool Promenade opposite Blackpool Tower, near Coral Island is set to light up the skies with 3 dazzling displays during the World Fireworks Championship!
The fireworks are now fired from the Beach – meaning everyone on the Promenade will get a spectacular view, and it’s estimated each event attracts more than 50,000 visitors to the Tower Festival Headlands.
Blackpool Welcomes The Best Pyrotechnic Displays in the World
SAVE THE DATE. This year, the dates are confirmed as:-
- 12th September 2026 – 8.15pm firing time (build up from 7.45pm)
- 26th September 2026 – 7.45pm firing time (build up from 7.15pm)
- 10th October 2026 – 7.30pm firing time (build up from 7pm)
Whilst the famous Blackpool illuminations light up the whole of Blackpool Promenade, these amazing fireworks displays which are choreographed to music will light up the skies.
The stunning displays, which are set to music, will take place over the beach in front of The Blackpool Tower and just a stone’s throw away from Coral Island. All of the displays are free to access.
SAFETY NOTE – The tramway will be operational during the event – so please ensure you remain aware and keep a safe distance on the tramway
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR WEBCAM
Our webcam covers the promenade and section where the fireworks are generally fired – so if you’re unable to make it click here and view some of the event online
Getting to the Event
Traffic builds early and roads into Blackpool get very busy due to the sheer volume of traffic – Public transport is recommended.
If you are wishing to travel by car, visitors are advised to park n the southern car parks and use the trams to travel directly to the event. We have more information on local car parks and travel – click here.
Please remember all displays are subject to weather conditions, things could change at the last minute.
PREVIOUS World Fireworks Championships
2025 competitors and winners were INDIA – with their display shown here
The winners of the 2021 competition were Germany – with their amazing display captured from our roof online here
The finale was a stunning display by Titanium Pyrotechnics – captured on video from the roof of Viva Blackpool online here
The winners of the 2019 competition were Ukraine – Dance of Fire and are still reigning champions beating off competition from Estonia and Canada.
To see the winning display, check out the video courtesy of YouTube / Pleasure Beach Thrills
