Denmark will open the 2026 season of the International Fireworks Competition on 16 May, with this 34th contest themed ‘Dance of Northern Lights’.

2026 will see the International Fireworks Competition enter its 34th season. Under the banner ‘Dance of Northern Lights’, five teams from northern parts will be seeking to outdo each other over five evenings between May and September. Inspired by the Polar Lights – among the most awe-inspiring natural phenomena anywhere – they will transform the sky over Hanover into a vibrant, colourful spectacle.

There will also be a supporting programme with culinary offerings, picnic areas, live music and fun activities for children to join in, as anticipation builds for the main event – the fireworks display.

Dates & Teams

16 May 2026: Denmark – Højen & Magic Fyrværkeri ApS

30 May 2026: Norway – Pyroteknikk AS

15 August 2026: Finland – Suomen Pyroteknikka (SPT)

5 September 2026: Scotland – Fireworx Scotland Ltd

19 September 2026: Sweden – Göteborgs FyrverkeriFabrik

Advance bookings and ticket prices
Tickets are available online at https://www.feuerwerk-hannover.de/en/ticketshop/. They cost 28 euros each, with concessions at 25 euros. A family ticket (valid for two adults and two children aged 6 to 14) can be bought for 75 euros; additional children will be admitted for 12 euros each.

Enjoy the fireworks as part of a special package

Attractive ‘experience packages’, combining an overnight stay and admission, are available for the 34th International Fireworks Competition at the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen.

You will find all you need to know about the Fireworks Competition events at

https://www.feuerwerk-hannover.de/en/

Ela Windels
Hannover Marketing & Tourismus GmbH
Vahrenwalder Straße 7
30165 Hannover
+40(0)511 - 123490-26
presse@hannover-marketing.de