Skyfire 2026 will include markets, food vans, music and more.
20 October 2025
In brief:
- Skyfire is returning in 2026.
- The aerial display set to music will take place on Saturday 14 March.
- The event will include markets, food vans, music and more.
Canberra’s skies will light up on Saturday 14 March as Skyfire returns in 2026.
Radio stations Hit 104.7 and Mix 106.3 Canberra have joined forces to bring the popular fireworks spectacular back for another year.
The ACT Government will support the event through its Major Event Fund.
Skyfire began as a small event in 1989. Over the years it has grown to an all-day spectacular including live performances, food trucks and activities.
The event is set around and above Lake Burley Griffin and viewed by at least one third of the ACT population.
This year, Canberrans can look forward to:
- southside markets
- two entertainment hubs featuring live broadcasts
- speakers for those who forget to bring radios
- big screens to watch the action from the lake unfold.
The synchronized soundtrack show will include:
- 40,000 pyrotechnic effects
- 2,500 shells
- 25,000 shooting comets.
The show will begin at 8:30pm and run for 20 minutes.
Around 120,000 people are expected to attend Skyfire 2026.
More details
Further details about the event, transport and traffic changes including road closures will be released in early 2026.
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