Dates & participating countries 2026

Founded in 2003 by cousins Aki and Simo Niittymäki, Suomen Pyrotekniikka Oy has developed into Finland's largest fireworks company in just two decades. With almost 300 shows a year, the team now shapes the industry - a particular record was 67 fireworks displays in just one day on New Year's Eve 2019. SPT is also a name to be reckoned with internationally: three-time Finnish champion and multiple awards at prestigious competitions, including victories in Riga (2017) and Courchevel (2020). At the Pyronale in Berlin 2023, the team secured 2nd place and the Audience Award. The biggest fireworks display in Finland's history was unforgettable: the impressive staging for the 100th anniversary of independence on 31 December 2016 in Helsinki. Precision, passion and innovative spirit make SPT one of the leading representatives of European fireworks art today.

Founded in 2003 by Mark Copland, Fireworx Scotland is now one of the leading pyrotechnics companies in the United Kingdom. With more than 25 years of experience, a team of 42 qualified fireworkers and state-of-the-art technology, the company sets standards in quality and creativity. The portfolio ranges from classic city firework displays and large-scale productions for companies and festivals to exclusive shows for prominent clients such as the BBC, Radio 1, The Prodigy and Fatboy Slim. One highlight was the opening fireworks display for the EOWDC offshore wind farm in Aberdeen. Thanks to the close collaboration with sister company Celtic Fireworks, innovative effects and over 800 products are always available. Fireworx Scotland stands for precision and spectacular shows.

Göteborgs FyrverkeriFabrik (GFF) was founded in 1994 by Martin Hildeberg and Anders Hållinder and is now one of the most renowned fireworks companies in Scandinavia. Since winning its first international competition in Knokke-Heist in 2001, the company has had a global presence - with appearances in Hanover, Rome, Montreal, San Sebastián, Shanghai and Manila. Hanover is a particularly successful location for GFF: Hildeberg has already competed here five times - each time emerging as the winner. He therefore has many fond memories of the city. In addition to competitions, GFF also organises concerts, sporting events and festivals with innovative pyromusicals. State-of-the-art technology such as Finale 3D, Pyrodigital and Galaxis systems ensure maximum precision - and so GFF stands for creative shows that set standards worldwide.