Fireworks competition of Germany's best pyrotechnicians in the Elbauenpark
The Pyro Games are among the most widespread fireworks festivals in Germany and are a competition between leading professional pyrotechnics companies. The concept is unique: three teams present their choreographies of fireworks, music, and light one after another, with the audience voting for their favorite by voting card or SMS at the end. Event dates are spread across several major German cities and parks – Magdeburg has been one of the tour's permanent locations for years.
The venue is the Elbauenpark Magdeburg on the island between the Elbe and the city center – the former Federal Garden Show site (1999), now a public park and event location. The wide meadow, the Jahrtausendturm observation tower, the stage facilities, and the unobstructed sightlines make the park an acoustically and visually ideal setting for a fireworks spectacle. Magdeburg is the state capital of Saxony-Anhalt; the Elbauenpark is one of its most important event locations.
Admission on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. On the main stage, there will be a supporting program with music acts and a laser show, along with food stalls, bars, and drink stands. As darkness falls, the three competition fireworks begin, each synchronized to music and completely illuminated choreographically. Afterwards, audience voting and announcement of the winner.
The Pyro Games are designed as a family-friendly event. Seating in the front zone is partly reserved, with wide lawn areas behind it offering free seating choice (blankets recommended). Safety distances to the launch area are maintained and monitored by the organizer.
The 2026 edition of the Pyro Games in Magdeburg follows the established format: an evening of celebration, three fireworks choreographies, audience voting, winner's display. On the main stage, the supporting program ensures that even the wait for darkness is an experience – with music acts, a laser show, and a food mile from the Elbauenpark.
The participating pyrotechnics companies will be announced by the organizer a few weeks before the date on pyrogames.de, as is customary.
Detailed program and announcement of participating teams at pyrogames.de.
Take tram lines 6 or 8 to the «Messegelände/Elbauenpark» stop. By car, take the B1/B189; parking is available at the Elbauenpark.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, admission from 6 p.m. Main fireworks competition after dark. Bringing your own seating (blankets, folding chairs) is common.
Tickets from €27.40 via Eventim, Reservix, AdTicket, and other ticket outlets. Limited reservations for VIP and seated areas.
Very family-friendly. Dogs are not recommended due to the noise level – fireworks are stressful for noise- or light-sensitive animals.
Food and drink stands at the event site. Cashless payment possible.
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