2023 International Fireworks Championship

September 9, 2023 | Turtle Creek Stadium | Traverse City, Michigan, USA

Designed to be a world-class spectacle drawing attention from spectators globally, the debut of the International Fireworks Championship in 2023 was a highly anticipated occasion.

Its success, which included a sell out of tickets in minutes, paved the way for it to become an annual symbol of international collaboration, pushing the boundaries of fireworks as both an art form and a scientific endeavor.

4 Fireworks Displays

Four international competitors each programmed a 12-15 minute display with up to 1,000 events synchronized to music.

The evening concluded with a finale display produced by the judges.

Event overview

Sold Out In Minutes

The highly anticipated event was sold out in under 15 minutes after tickets became available to the public.

Boosted Local Economy

The event provided a late season spike for the Traverse City area with a spectator reach well-beyond the immediate vicinity. Some attendees traveled more than 100 miles to take part in the debut event.