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Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique de Cannes Back this Summer

RIVIERA BUZZ23 May, 20265 Mins read578

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The 2026 edition of the Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique de Cannes runs throughout July and August with six great nights lined up to illuminate the Baie de Cannes!

For more than 50 years, the Baie de Cannes has welcomed leading international companies for one of the world’s most respected fireworks festivals. This year, six teams will once again compete across six evenings, each presenting a choreographed display that blends timing, design, and technical precision.

The goal is to secure the much-coveted La Vestale award, the festival’s top prize. Every show is set to a custom soundtrack featuring well-known tracks. The festival is expected to draw over 100,000 spectators.

2026 FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

4th July @ 22h00 | Pyro-Team D.O.O. (Serbia)

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Founded in Belgrade in 2012, Pyro-Team has become one of Serbia’s most recognised names in pyrotechnics, known for transforming celebrations into unforgettable visual experiences. From intimate private gatherings to large-scale corporate events, the company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner for spectacular fireworks displays across the country.

Blending cutting-edge technology with contemporary materials, Pyro-Team creates immersive shows where colour, sound, and choreography come together in perfect harmony. Every performance is carefully tailored to its setting, combining technical precision with a strong creative vision to deliver moments that leave a lasting impression.

Driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and an uncompromising commitment to safety, Pyro-Team continues to raise the standard for modern pyrotechnic entertainment in Serbia.

THEME – IMMERSIVE

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14th July @ 23h00 | Nakaja Art (Poland)

Celebrate La Fête Nationale with this award-winning Polish company known for more than 20 years of innovative pyrotechnic work. Specialising in large-scale displays, the team regularly leads major outdoor events in Poland, working with public institutions, corporate clients, and private organisers.

With over 200 productions staged each year, Nakaja Art has become a leading name in the world of large-scale pyrotechnics. Trained by the Military Institute of Armament, the team combines technical mastery with creative precision, using advanced computer synchronisation to craft immersive firework spectacles that captivate audiences. Their displays are renowned not only for their artistic impact, but also for the flawless coordination of light, colour, and movement.

THEME – AD ASTRA EX AMORE

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22nd July @ 22h00 | China Galaxy Pyrotechnics (China)

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Founded in 1995, China Galaxy Pyrotechnics has grown into one of the industry’s major manufacturing forces. Spanning an impressive 800-acre production base, the company operates more than 580 production units and employs around 300 people, reflecting both its scale and long-standing expertise in pyrotechnics.

With its own raw materials, paper, and fuse factories, China Galaxy Pyrotechnics maintains a fully integrated production model that generates an annual output value of approximately 80 million RMB. The company is particularly renowned for its expertly crafted shells, cakes, and fountains, combining high-volume manufacturing with strict quality standards.

Ranked among the top 20 exporting companies in Liuyang, the world’s historic heartland of fireworks, China Galaxy Pyrotechnics also holds the credentials required to stage large-scale firing displays, further cementing its status as a global player in the pyrotechnics industry.

THEME – LOVE ACROSS THE GALAXY

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4th August @ 22h00 | Aquarêve (France)

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Founded in 1991, the French company Aquarêve has been redefining the art of spectacle by transforming reality into dreamlike experiences. The company has evolved far beyond traditional fireworks, becoming internationally recognised for its immersive productions that blend emotion, storytelling, and cutting-edge technology.

By fusing pyrotechnics with lasers, flames, video projections, lighting design, and drone choreography, Aquarêve creates multi-sensory performances that captivate audiences on a grand scale. Every production is conceived as a complete theatrical experience, where light, sound, and movement merge seamlessly to awaken wonder and emotion.

With a strong international presence, Aquarêve has delivered landmark productions across the globe, from Brussels’ 2024 New Year celebrations to prestigious events in Mexico, Spain, and East Timor, cementing its reputation as one of the world’s most innovative creators of pyrotechnic experiences.

THEME – LUX ABYSSUS

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15th August @ 22h00 | JoHo Pyro Professional Fireworks AB (Finland)

Fueled by a lifelong passion for fireworks, Johan Holländer has been active in professional pyrotechnics since 2000, before founding JoHo Pyro in 2004. Based in Mariehamn in the Åland Islands, the company has grown from a small, close-knit team into one of the Nordic region’s most respected names in the industry.

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From large-scale international pyromusical productions to intimate stage effects, JoHo Pyro is known for combining technical excellence with a deeply artistic approach to fireworks. Drawing on the entrepreneurial spirit of the Åland Islands and a reputation for precision craftsmanship, the company has earned numerous prestigious awards, making it one of the most decorated pyrotechnic firms in Northern Europe.

Today, Johan Holländer is regarded as a leading figure in the global fireworks community, travelling worldwide to participate in major festivals and international competitions. Driven by the belief that fireworks should be recognised as a true art form, he continues to push the creative boundaries of pyrotechnic performance with every new production.

THEME – MIST INTO FIRE

JOHO PYRO PROFESSIONAL FIREWORKS AB MUSIC

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24th August @ 22h00 | Flash Barrandov Special Effects (Czechia)

Based within Prague’s legendary Barrandov film studios, FLASH BARRANDOV Special Effects Ltd. is widely recognised as the leading special effects company in Czechia. While its roots trace back to 1934, the company took on its modern form in 1994, expanding its expertise to deliver complete mechanical, atmospheric, and pyrotechnic effects for film and television productions.

Built on decades of cinematic craftsmanship, FLASH BARRANDOV successfully extended its know-how into the world of artistic pyrotechnics, developing original productions staged across four continents. The company has become particularly renowned for combining the precision of film special effects with the spectacle of large-scale fireworks displays.

Since 1998, FLASH BARRANDOV has also played a central role in the internationally acclaimed Ignis Brunensis festival in Brno, providing technical direction and co-organising one of Europe’s most prestigious pyrotechnic events. Through global collaborations and state-of-the-art technology, the company continues to merge cinematic heritage with modern innovation, delivering productions defined by creativity, technical mastery, and visual impact.

Please note that this is the only display not in competition.

THEME – ALL IS IN THE STARS

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FESTIVAL AWARDS

Prix du Jury

The Jury for the 2026 Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique de Cannes is made up of Hanna Baudet, Laure Cayla, Hà Tran, Grégory Berben, David Hertzog Dessites and Nicolas Perrin.

They are initially responsible for selecting the five competitors from a large pool of applicants to compete for the top prize, La Vestale.

During the festival, they are charged with assessing each display against a set of criteria. These include the originality of the theme and music selection, staging, synchronisation, use of colour, firing pace, and overall rhythm. They also consider the visual composition, pyrotechnic design, and the performance’s effectiveness in delivering on its stated concept.

In addition to the main award, the jury presents a separate prize to the pyrotechnician judged to have shown the strongest originality.

Audience Choice Award / Le Prix du Public

The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes also invites the public to take part in the competition through the Audience Choice Award. Spectators can rate each display on the event website. Voting remains open for seven days after each performance to ensure a level playing field for all competitors.