Dates revealed for 2024 World Fireworks Championship in Blackpool

Thursday, 11 January 2024 12:38

The World Fireworks Championship returns to Blackpool in September.

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.

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

Saturday 21 September

Saturday 5 October

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

Due to the popularity of the World Fireworks Championship Blackpool, there may be traffic delays arriving and leaving the event. Take extra time to arrive and we would recommend if travelling by car to park in the southern car parks and use the tramway to travel to the event. Alternative public transport via the rail systems and buses are also recommended.

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