International Fireworks Festival
International fireworks competition on the beach near the Meerlaan on five summer evenings (21, 23, 25, 27 and 29 August).
Drive summer tourism and local foot traffic to beach hospitality venues during five consecutive fireworks nights in late August.
- Plan your beach night: which fireworks show will you catch?
- Local eats & drinks guide for fireworks festival evenings
- Family-friendly beach activities during International Fireworks Festival week
- Book your beachside accommodation now—five nights of celebration
The International Fireworks Festival in Knokke-Heist is one of the most spectacular summer events on the Belgian coast. Each year, the beach near the Meerlaan is transformed into a magical setting for world-class fireworks displays. Various countries compete for the title, with shows judged on colour, composition, harmony, synchronisation, and originality.
Part 1
21 August 2026
Part 2
Team 1 competition
Part 3
23 August 2026
Part 4
Team 2 competition
Part 5
25 August 2026
Part 6
Team 3 competition
Part 7
27 August 2026
Part 8
Team 4 competition
Part 9
29 August 2026
Part 10
Closing show and winner announcement
- Fireworks perfectly synchronised with music – a treat for both eyes and ears
- Each fireworks show lasts approximately 20 minutes
- Hundreds of spectators gather along the beach to enjoy a warm summer evening filled with sound and colour
- Perfect views from the Zeedijk and the sand
- The competition brings together world-class pyrotechnic teams and attracts thousands of visitors
- Free admission to watch from the beach
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