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“Every summer, the Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique puts Cannes on the world map. Free and open to all, it embodies our desire to offer events that are both excellent and popular, accessible and unifying.
Committed to preserving its exceptional environment, Cannes is careful to reconcile the magic of the show with respect for the sea and its ecosystem.
In 2026, the 14 July bonfire will have an even more special resonance, as a tribute to the victims of the Nice attack 10 years ago.”
“Through the Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès is fully asserting its raison d’être: to create experiences that bring people together, promote creativity and make Cannes shine internationally, all the while adopting a responsible approach”.
A free, universal and spectacular show
From 4 July to 24 August 2026, six exceptional evenings will transform the Bay of Cannes into a veritable theatre of light. Lights synchronised to music, spectacular visual effects and immersive scenography bring the 500 metres of waterfront to life for an unforgettable experience.
The shows take place at 10pm, with the exception of 14 July, scheduled for 11pm on the occasion of a tribute marking the 10ᵉ anniversary of the Nice attack.
A high-level artistic and technical competition
More than just a show, the Festival is a prestigious international competition, where the greatest master pyrotechnicians vie with each other in creativity to win the Golden Vestal, the Jury Prize and the coveted Audience Prize.
The companies competing in 2026:
- 4 July – Pyro-Team D.O.O. – Serbia
- 14 July – Nakaja Art – Poland
- 22 July – China Galaxy Pyrotechnics Co. LTD – China
- 4 August – SARL Aquareve – France
- 15 August – Joho Pyro Professional Fireworks AB – Finland
- 24 August – FLASH BARRANDOV Speciální Efekty, s.r.o. – Czech Republic (out of competition)
Each company will present an original fireworks display lasting a minimum of 20 minutes, meeting rigorous specifications combining :
- Musical coherence,
- Aesthetic quality,
- Technical mastery.
An exceptional jury
The Festival is supported by a jury of professionals from the worlds of culture, events and the media, made up of well-known personalities:
- Laurie Canac – Journalist
- Caroline Delattre – Promotion Director Cannes Radio (Festival partner)
- François Feldman – Singer-songwriter
- Sébastien Grotus – Catering and events sales manager, Carlsberg
- Valery Zeitoun – Producer
The public awards its prize
The Audience Prize is awarded by online voting:
👉 www.festival-pyrotechnique-cannes.com
After each fire, a one-week voting period opens. Each spectator can rate the performance from 1 to 5. The winner will be announced on 24 August at the closing ceremony.
A festival aware of environmental issues
A pioneer in pyrotechnic eco-design, the Festival innovates every year to reduce its environmental footprint without ever sacrificing the magic of the show.
For over 20 years, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès has set up a rigorous system for cleaning up the Bay of Cannes, carried out by specialist companies, in order to preserve the marine environment. Since 2005, each fire has been followed by two complementary operations:
- Immediately after the show, 2 boats equipped with long-range searchlights collect waste on the surface using nets for nearly two hours The waste is collected on the surface using side nets (3.50 m wide) connected to recovery bags;
- The following morning, divers were deployed over a wider area to remove the waste deposited on the seabed.
This exemplary system illustrates the Festival’s ongoing commitment to protecting the environment. The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, organiser of the event, is committed to quality, safety and sustainable development.
Weather protocol
Rigorous protocols are in place to guarantee public safety.
A fire may be postponed if :
- the wind exceeds 20 km/h at the time of firing,
- swell exceeds 1 metre, making it impossible to install barges,
- in the event of severe or adverse weather conditions.
Any postponements will be announced on the official website and social networks.
A blend of artistic excellence, collective emotion and environmental commitment, the Cannes 2026 Festival d’Art Pyrotechnique is an event like no other in the world. An invitation to share beauty, light and music, with your eyes turned skywards, with family and friends.