The annual Macao International Fireworks Display Contest not only illuminates the night sky of Macau, but also touches the feelings of people's hearts. It usually takes place on several Saturdays every September and October and on China’s National Day on 1st October. The iconic fireworks display adds a joyous atmosphere to holidays and festivals, and have become an annual must-see in Macao, with many spectators specially choosing this time of the year to visit for an exotic and romantic break.

The Macao International Fireworks Display Contest is an internationally acclaimed event, acknowledged as one of the best of its kind. Over the years, more than 100 outstanding teams from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia, Chinese Taiwan, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Poland, Croatia, Finland, the United States, Canada and South Africa have participated in this pyrotechnic wizardry.