Southport’s Musical Fireworks Championship Adds Drones for 2025

If you thought the British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport couldn’t possibly get any more spectacular, think again. This year, for the very first time, the sky over Victoria Park is getting a high-tech upgrade with the arrival of a brand-new full-colour drone light show.

That's right — 2025 marks the debut of DroneSwarm at this already iconic event, and it’s shaping up to be the most jaw-dropping weekend yet.

The annual pyro-musical showdown, running Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September 2025, already boasts some of the most perfectly choreographed firework displays in the UK. And now, with a double-bill of aerial wizardry featuring fireworks and drones on Saturday and Sunday, your eyeballs might not know what’s hit them.

DroneSwarm: High-Tech Magic

So, what’s all the fuss about drones? Well, we’re not talking a couple of blinking quadcopters here. DroneSwarm, the team behind the new addition, are the real deal — award-winning pros in full-colour drone shows that blend technology and storytelling into sky-sized spectacles.

With a proprietary fleet (yes, they build their own drones), DroneSwarm have been dazzling crowds at weddings, festivals, and public events across the country. And this time, they’re bringing their aerial artistry to Southport for two nights only:

• Saturday 27th September 2025

• Sunday 28th September 2025

Expect pixel-perfect patterns, animations, and a synchronised drone dance that’ll leave even the most seasoned fireworks fan gobsmacked.

Champion of Champions: A Battle of the Pyro Titans

Let’s not forget the main event here — six former winners of the British Musical Fireworks Championship are returning to battle it out for ultimate bragging rights in a Champion of Champions showdown. It’s the firework version of the World Cup, only louder and more colourful.

If you want the lowdown on who’s competing, when it’s happening, and how to grab your tickets, check out our dedicated post: British Musical Fireworks Championship 2025: The Champions Return.

Spoiler: it’s going to be epic.

What’s So Special About the British Musical Fireworks Championship?

We’re glad you asked. This isn’t just a “fire some rockets and hope for the best” kind of gig. Each competing team spends over 12 hours setting up, wiring up five kilometres of cabling, and using more than two tonnes of explosive material to deliver a 10-minute symphony of colour, music and controlled chaos.

Every burst is perfectly timed to a musical score, meaning you don’t just see the fireworks — you feel them. It’s an all-out, choreographed explosion of sound and light, and with the new drone show layered on top, this year’s audience is in for a once-in-a-generation treat.

Everything You Need to Know

• When? Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September 2025

• Where? Victoria Park, Southport

• Gates open: 5.30pm

• Event ends: 9.30pm

• Drone shows: Saturday and Sunday only

• Tickets: On sale now via SeeTickets 

If you haven’t already locked it into your diary, do it now. Seriously.

Want More Firework Events Like This?

This isn’t the only explosive date in the calendar. From beachside festivals to historic castle displays, there’s a skyful of events happening around the UK this year. You’ll find all the unmissable ones in our handy guide: Your Ultimate Guide to UK Firework Events in 2025.

Whether you’re a seasoned sparkler-slinger or just love a night out under a luminous sky, we’ve got your firework fix covered.

Final Word: Fireworks + Drones = Double the Wow

Let’s be honest — we all love a bit of kaboom. But pairing that classic firework magic with cutting-edge drone choreography? Now you’re talking next-level stuff. Whether you’re making a weekend of it or just popping in for one night, Southport’s Musical Fireworks Championship 2025 is the kind of event you’ll be telling your mates about for years to come.

Fancy Lighting Up the Sky Yourself?

Watching six of the best fireworks companies in the country slug it out is bound to put ideas in your head. If you come away itching to create a bit of your own magic, you’re in the right place.

Here at Epic Fireworks, we stock the UK’s biggest and best selection of consumer fireworks — from garden fountains to thumping multi-shot barrages and full display kits that make your bonfire night look like Southport on a Saturday. And if you're new to the game, our ready-made display packs are ideal for taking the guesswork out of building your own show.

We might not hand out trophies, but we do help you light up your own patch of sky — safely, legally, and spectacularly.

So come for the Championship, stay for the inspiration, and then take it home with you.

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