Internationaal Vuurwerkfestival Knokke-Heist
Internationale vuurwerkwedstrijd waar vier landen op vijf avonden (21, 23, 25, 27 en 29 augustus) een show met vuurwerk en muziek brengen op het strand.
Drive summer tourism and hospitality bookings by positioning Knokke-Heist as a must-visit destination for an international fireworks spectacle with nightly entertainment across late August.
- 5-night fireworks countdown: which country's show will you catch?
- Plan your beach getaway around Europe's premier pyrotechnic competition
- Beachfront dining + world-class fireworks: the ultimate summer night experience
- Behind-the-scenes of international fireworks teams preparing for Knokke-Heist
The International Fireworks Festival in Knokke-Heist is one of the most spectacular summer events on the Belgian coast, with the beach near the Meerlaan transformed into a magical setting for world-class fireworks displays. Four different countries bring a story with fireworks and music in a dazzling show. On 29 August, Knokke-Heist closes the festival and the winner is announced. Shows start at 22:00 and last approximately 20 minutes Fireworks perfectly synchronised with music – a treat for both eyes and ears International competition judged on colour, composition, harmony, synchronisation, and originality Fireworks launched from the beach, offering perfect views from the Zeedijk and the sand Hundreds of spectators gather along the beach to enjoy a warm summer evening Weather dependent: in case of heavy rain or wind force 6 or higher, the show may be postponed or cancelled
Part 1
Friday 21 August 2026
Part 2
Team 1 performance at 22:00
Part 3
Sunday 23 August 2026
Part 4
Team 2 performance at 22:00
Part 5
Tuesday 25 August 2026
Part 6
Team 3 performance at 22:00
Part 7
Thursday 27 August 2026
Part 8
Team 4 performance at 22:00
Part 9
Saturday 29 August 2026
Part 10
Closing show by Belgium at 22:00 (22:30), winner announced