Portugal crowned 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival champion

The Portuguese team's victory brought the six-night 2026 DIFF to a close, with organizers calling this year’s festival one of the most technically impressive and most attended since its inception.

Macedos Pirotecnia impressed judges with a highly emotional performance that combined storytelling through light and music.

Effects such as cascading lights, comets, spherical bursts, candle-style fireworks, and continuous sprays created dramatic climaxes over the Han River.

Meanwhile, China’s team delivered a memorable show, blending ten songs, including three Vietnamese tracks, with layered effects and a fireworks recreation of Da Nang’s iconic bridge.

Both performances drew thunderous applause from tens of thousands of spectators.

After scoring, organizers awarded Portugal the grand prize of US$20,000, while China received the runner-up prize of $10,000.

Additional awards of $5,000 each were given for creativity, promising talent, and audience favorite categories.

The 2026 DIFF, themed ‘Da Nang - United Horizons,’ ran from May 30 to July 11 along the Han River with the participation of 10 teams representing Vietnam, China, Italy, Germany, Portugal, France, Japan, Macau, and Australia.

The five qualifying nights attracted more than 557,000 visitors, up 34 percent against last year.

Each competition night drew over 100,000 guests, with the fifth night on June 27 recording around 117,400 overnight stays, the highest figure of the DIFF season.

The 2026 edition also gained global recognition, with U.S. magazine Travel + Leisure naming it among the world’s nine most worthwhile festivals, reinforcing Da Nang’s position as a premier destination for tourism and international events.