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August 22, 2024

Blackpool: World Fireworks Championship Blackpool 2024


September 7 & 21, and October 5.

We're back with a bang this September! We have officially revealed the dates for the World Fireworks Championship Blackpool 2024. The event will gather together the crème de la crème of the world’s firework elite and promises a mouth-watering series of shows with jaw-dropping entertainment for all the family - a great opportunity for visitors to take an extended weekend break.

For 2024, the stunning displays, which are set to music, will take place once again over the beach in front of The Blackpool Tower. All of them are free to access.

Saturday 7 September - Poland
Saturday 21 September - Finland
Saturday 5 October - USA

Build up will start from 7.30pm, and firing approx 8.30pm.

This year’s event will open on Saturday 7 September with a display by the team from Nakaja Art in Poland, who have more than 25 years of experience of staging firework displays across Europe and Central America.

Week two of the competition, on Saturday 21 September, will see the team from Pyroman Finland Ltd display their artistry. The company, established 20 years ago, is Finland’s leading supplier of pyrotechnics and special effects.

The final display, on Saturday 5 October, will be staged by Great Lakes Fireworks from Michigan in the USA.

All displays are subject to suitable weather conditions. Details of this year’s competing countries and firing times will be announced nearer the time. Please check back for more information.

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE