Welcome to the Fifth Annual Finale 3D PyroJam Design Competition!
Calling all fireworks designers worldwide! This is your chance to showcase your creativity and compete on a global stage.
This year, PyroJam is going to China!
The deadline to submit a show for this year’s competition is April 1st, 2026. Following the design submission period, the top four shows will be produced at Sky Theatre in Liuyang, China, the fireworks capital of the world. The event will take place on Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th, 2026.
All you need to do is design an incredible show. No equipment or crew is required, and while attendance isn’t necessary, we’d love to see you there!
Eligibility
● Open to fireworks display designers and pyrotechnic creative professionals worldwide.
● Designers are not required to attend in person; however, you are warmly welcome to travel to Liuyang and witness the event live.
● Participants must have a Finale 3D account. If you do not have one, you may register for an account.
● Each participant may submit only one entry.
Rules & Judging
For detailed rules and judging criteria, please visit:https://finale3d.com/contests/pyrojam-2026/
Awards
Competition Awards
Each of the four finalists will receive a cash prize based on their final ranking, as determined by the competition judges following the production of the live shows.
The prize pool is funded by competitor registration fees, with 100% of all registration fees distributed as prize money among the four award recipients.
Table — Prize Pool Distribution
| Rank | Prize (% of Total Registration Fees) |
|---|---|
| First Place | 40% |
| Second Place | 30% |
| Third Place | 20% |
| Fourth Place | 10% |
Timeline
🕒 February 16, 2026 — Registration opens and competition begins
🕒 April 1, 2026 — Show submission deadline
🕒 April 2026 — Judging of competition entries
🕒 May 2026 — Announcement of the four finalists
🕒 August 8th and 9th, 2026 — Live production and judging of the four finalist shows
Participation Agreement
By participating in the competition, competitors agree that their displays may be set up and fired at PyroJam by Apple Fireworks. Competitors further grant permission for the PyroJam partners (Innovative Pyrotechnic Concepts, L.L.C., JYX Expo, Apple Fireworks, and Finale Fireworks) to use submitted content, in whole or in part, for marketing, training, demonstration, and other purposes.
Competitors’ names and company names (if applicable) may be publicly listed when submission materials are published on YouTube or PyroJam social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and others.
