The Best Fireworks for a Birthday
Let’s be honest — cake and candles are nice, but if you really want to make a birthday party unforgettable, you need to go bigger. We’re talking sky-filling, jaw-dropping, "did-you-just-see-that?!" kind of fireworks. Because once you’ve seen Grandma jump at the sound of a cracking rocket or watched your mates cheer at a sky full of glitter, you’ll never go back to just balloons and bunting.
Whether you're throwing a small back garden party, surprising someone special, or giving yourself the birthday celebration you truly deserve, we’ve got the best birthday fireworks to light up your party. Big bangs, little fizzers, rockets, fountains, barrages, sparkly bits — we’ve rounded up the lot.
Ready to give your birthday the bang it deserves? We've rounded up some of the best fireworks to add to your birthday this year.
Monkey Mayhem
No. of Shots: 12
Approx Firework Duration: 24 Sec
Noise Rating: 8/10
Classification: 1.4G
Safety Distance: 8 Metres
Vertical Firing
The name says it all. Monkey Mayhem is a 12-shot barrage that mixes cheeky glitter, bold colour, and a fair bit of crackle into one playful, noisy box of chaos. It’s got peony bursts, fizzing effects, and just enough “ooh” and “aah” to keep everyone pointing at the sky. A cracking little addition to your birthday line-up.
RRP: £34.99
Epic Price: £29.94
Sundown Rocket Pack
Total Length of Rocket: 1200mm
Rocket Head Diameter: 60mm
Noise Rating: 10/10
Classification: 1.3G
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
If you’re looking to kick off the birthday celebrations with something dramatic, the Sundown Rocket Pack is your go-to showstopper. These beasts launch with a deep, satisfying thud before exploding into bold, glittering effects that properly own the night sky. Expect golden brocades, weeping willows, and a silver palm finale that’s practically a mic drop in firework form. They’re 1.3G heavy-hitters, built for proper parties with big skies — perfect for anyone whose birthday bash leans more towards “spectacle” than “sensible”.
RRP: £69.99
Epic Price: £44.94
Afterglow Fountain
Approx Duration: 90 Sec
Noise Rating: 2/10
Classification: 1.4G
Safety Distance: 8 Metres
Perfect for a more chilled-out celebration, the Afterglow is a gentle, colourful little number that kids (and skittish pets) will love. It lasts for a minute and a half and throws out vibrant colours and crackling chrysanthemums — all without the wall-shaking noise. It’s easy-going, friendly, and perfect for lighting up smaller garden parties without sending the dog into orbit.
RRP: £19.99
Epic Price: £14.94
Gelato Forty Fire
No. of Shots: 258
Approx Firework Duration: 100 Sec
Noise Rating: 7/10
Firework Classification: 1.4G
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
Vertical and Fan Firing
Forget cake and ice cream, you need cake and gelato at your next birthday party! This bad boy is colourful, loud, and utterly indulgent. Gelato Forty Fire is a 258-shot beast that fires non-stop for over 100 seconds, flipping between straight shots and fan shapes to cover every inch of sky. It's one ignition, all-out action. Ideal if you want to hit play and enjoy a minute and a half of birthday chaos without lifting a finger after the fuse.
RRP: £249.99
Epic Price: £199.98
The King
Total Length of Firework: 1240mm
Rocket Head Diameter: 80mm
Noise Rating: 8/10
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
This one doesn’t mess about. The King delivers a single, glorious burst of gold that rains down like molten treasure. Elegant, powerful, and with serious royal presence, it’s ideal when you want to pause the party and make everyone look up and say, “Whoa.” And if one rocket isn’t enough? We also stock whole rocket boxes packed to the brim with sky-filling goodness. But this one? It’s the crown jewel.
RRP: £39.99
Epic Price: £19.98
Lavish
No. of Shots: 25
Approx Firework Duration: 20 Sec
Noise Rating: 7/10
Classification: 1.4G
Safety Distance: 8 Metres
Vertical or Fan: Vertical
Lavish by name, lavish by nature. This fast-paced 25-shot cake delivers an energetic display that’s all about making an entrance. Spinners, time rain, and meaty bursts give it plenty of wow factor — ideal for when your party needs a little bit of “didn’t expect that!” halfway through the night.
RRP: £24.99
Epic Price: £19.98
Glitter Willow Tail
No. of Shots: 16
Approx Firework Duration: 29 Sec
Noise Rating: 2/10
Firework Classification: 1.4G
Safety Distance: 25 Metres
Vertical Firing
Elegant, simple, and undeniably beautiful. This 16-shot cake focuses on one thing and does it flawlessly — long, glittering comet tails that soar into the air and leave trails of gold behind them. Fire one on its own for a refined finale, or angle a few to create a dreamy lattice effect across the sky. For birthday vibes with a touch of class.
RRP: £49.99
Epic Price: £24.96
The Magician
No. of Shots: 36
Approx Firework Duration: 35 Sec
Noise Rating: 4/10
Firework Classification: 1.4G
Safety Distance: 8 Metres
Vertical Firing
No birthday party is complete with a little magic, right? And don’t let this fireworks size fool you — The Magician may be small, but it’s full of tricks. This one’s a colourful crowd-pleaser, with green stars, silver glitter, crackling flowers and comet tails, all wrapped up in a tidy little cake that punches well above its weight. Great for garden parties and intimate celebrations that still want a bit of sparkle and drama.
RRP: £17.99
Epic Price: £11.94
Diamond Sparklers
Approx Duration: 45 Sec
Dimensions: 26cm
Noise Rating: 1/10
Classification: 1.4G
Outdoor Use Only
There’s something timeless about a good sparkler, and these Diamond Sparklers are the gold standard. Literally. Each one fizzes and glows for around 45 seconds, perfect for photos, party favours or just a nostalgic moment under the stars. A pack of five makes it easy to share the magic — because birthdays should be sparkling in every sense.
RRP: £0.99
Epic Price: £0.96
Night Long Party
If you want the full shebang without the stress of choosing everything separately, then our DIY firework display packs are just what you need. The Night Long Party kit is packed to the rafters with huge barrages, beastly rockets, and enough fireworks to turn your birthday bash into something that could probably be seen from space. Saving you over a grand, this isn’t just a deal — it’s a firework festival in a box. Perfect for when you want to go big, not home.
RRP: £2,160.43
Epic Price: £1,149.00
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