The International Festival in Compiègne, held on September 19th 2026, at the hippodrome, was a special anniversary edition celebrating the festival’s 10th anniversary.

Pyrotechnic companies from three countries took part in the competition, receiving:

Grand Prix and the Audience Award – The Netherlands (Xena Pyrotechnics)

Special Jury Award – Poland (Surex)

and Portugal (Pirotecnia Minhota)

The competition displays were complemented by special shows and entertainment (opening and closing ceremonies) prepared by the organizer, the French company Arteventia.

· The evening also featured a spectacular light and multimedia show involving 800 drones, synchronized with the pyrotechnics.

Link to the festival website: https://mastersdefeu.com/en