Macau's annual signature international event fireworks gala, with professional fireworks teams from 10 countries/regions around the world competing on the same stage, sea fireworks against the Macau city skyline, combined with the Mid‑Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, is a free large‑scale outdoor performance event. A PK among professional teams from 10 countries, not ordinary commercial fireworks; each show is uniquely choreographed, with the Mid‑Autumn Festival and National Day sessions having the strongest atmosphere. You can watch for free from the shore, or purchase upgraded experiences such as high‑rise tower access, sea cruises, and hotel view rooms to suit travellers with different budgets.

1. The 34th Macau International Fireworks Display Competition – Event Information

Firing Location: Nam Wan waters opposite the Macau Tower (fired from offshore barges)

Event Period: 12 September 2026 – 4 October 2026, with 5 competition nights in total, 2 shows per night, amounting to 10 international fireworks competition performances in total – Macau's local treasure

Duration per Show: Approximately 18–20 minutes per fireworks display; first show at 21:00 and second show at 21:40 each night

Viewing Notes: Open shoreline viewing is completely free, no tickets required, no reservation needed; paid products such as observation tower packages, sea cruises, and dining packages are value‑added experiences, not event admission tickets.

2. The 34th Macau International Fireworks Display Competition – Full Schedule｜Participating Country Team Arrangements

Each team has its own exclusive theme music, fireworks choreography, and colour and design concepts. This is a competition, and the best fireworks team will be selected at the end.

3. The 34th Macau International Fireworks Display Competition – Highlights

1. International Competitive Fireworks Show

Different national styles: European teams excel in artistic flair and rhythmic storytelling; Asian teams feature rich colours and a wide variety of shaped fireworks; the China session incorporates traditional Chinese music and a large‑scale red‑and‑gold themed fireworks display; the Mid‑Autumn Festival session is accompanied by the full moon night scenery, and the National Day session features a themed tribute segment.

2. Music‑Synchronised Sea Fireworks

All displays are music‑synchronised fireworks (pyromusicals); the rhythm and colours of the fireworks follow the accompanying soundtrack completely. This is not just simply setting off fireworks – each show is a complete 20‑minute musical fireworks mini‑performance.

3. Scenic Advantages

Set off over the sea, with the Macau Tower, Nam Wan Lake, Sai Van, and the Macau Peninsula lights as the backdrop, the water surface reflects the fireworks and light effects, providing a richer visual depth than land‑based fireworks.

The 34th Macau International Fireworks Display Competition, organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office, will be held from 12 September to 4 October. Fireworks companies from 10 countries around the world will present spectacular fireworks performances, showcasing Macau's appeal of "tourism + events", enriching the night‑time activities of the "City of Events", and linking up with the "Carnival of Fireworks" and online games to enhance public participation, drive visitor flow, and boost the community economy.