Las Vegas to Host Inaugural International Fireworks Championship

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Las Vegas is set to host the first-ever 2026 International Fireworks Championship at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on February 21. The event, organized by Blast! Events, will feature four international teams showcasing 12-15 minute choreographed fireworks shows synchronized to music, including a world record attempt by Spanish fireworks icon Ricardo Caballer to create the world's largest daytime Mascletà. Attendees can enjoy performances by the Las Vegas-based country band Desert Heat and vote for their favorite display.

Why it matters

As one of the world's premier destinations for entertainment and spectacle, Las Vegas is an ideal location to host an international fireworks competition that will draw visitors from around the globe and showcase the city's ability to put on a dazzling pyrotechnic display.

The details

The 2026 International Fireworks Championship will feature four international teams competing in 12-15 minute choreographed fireworks shows synchronized to music. The highlight of the event will be a world record attempt by Spanish fireworks icon Ricardo Caballer to create the world's largest daytime Mascletà, a traditional Spanish fireworks display. Attendees will also be able to enjoy live music performances by the Las Vegas-based country band Desert Heat and vote for their favorite fireworks display via a QR code.

• The 2026 International Fireworks Championship will take place on February 21, 2026.
• The event is the first-ever edition of the International Fireworks Championship.

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What’s next

Tickets, including a new "Priority Selection" offer for $59, are available at fireworkschampionship.com.