World Fireworks Championship Blackpool
When12 September – 10 October 2026
WhereCentral Promenade, FY1 4BJ Blackpool
TypeEvent
The World Fireworks Championship Blackpool is a free competition in which teams from different countries stage musically synchronised firework displays launched from the beach in front of Blackpool Tower. In 2026 it runs over three Saturday nights, on 12 September, 26 September and 10 October, viewed from the Central Promenade.
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