South Africa wins 2026 World Fireworks Championship Blackpool
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 10:32 · Archive
South Africa has won the 2026 World Fireworks Championship in Blackpool after Germany's entry was cancelled due to adverse weather.
South Africa has won the 2026 World Fireworks Championship Blackpool. The competition finals were held across three separate events, with Germany's display scheduled for 10 October. However, windy conditions led to its cancellation, and no replacement date could be arranged owing to a combination of tide times, existing event commitments, road closure requirements and increasingly unpredictable autumn weather.
Fireworks for Africa, representing South Africa, was therefore crowned winner. South Africa's display took place in September, with Wales also competing on a separate weekend. A panel of judges assessed each display against criteria including quality, synchronisation, pyrotechnic and musical creativity, and overall impact. The judges particularly praised the South African team's soundtrack selection and their striking use of single-colour effects.
Blackpool's events calendar continues beyond the championship. The Lightpool Festival will celebrate its tenth anniversary from 21 October, running for ten nights until 31 October with light installations, projection shows and live performances. Christmas by the Sea will then run from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, featuring a skating rink, festive cabins, rides and seasonal food and drink.
How it is being reported
- 2026 World Fireworks Championship Blackpool winners announced - despite one contender not competingOne contender for the 2026 World Fireworks Championship Blackpool was unable to compete due to adverse weather conditionsLancsLive · 16 Oct, 10:03
- South Africa crowned winner of the 2026 World Fireworks Championship Blackpool - but Germany miss out“Judges particularly praised the South African team's soundtrack selection and their striking use of single-colour effects.”Blackpool Gazette · 15 Oct, 15:40
In this story: South Africa · Blackpool · Germany · Wales · Fireworks for Africa
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