National Day Fireworks Light up Victoria Harbour, Drawing Crowds of Spectators

A spectacular National Day fireworks display illuminated the sky over Victoria Harbour at 8 pm on October 1, featuring over 30,000 shells across eight segments. The 23-minute show drew around 380,000 spectators to both sides of the harbour, creating a vibrant, festive atmosphere.

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Some residents arrived early with photography equipment and ladders to secure vantage points for capturing the fireworks. Many described the scene as packed with people and brimming with energy.

Crowds at the scene, Photo source: Threads image

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A mainland visitor noted that the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Golden Week allowed for a 13-day consecutive holiday. It was his first time watching the National Day fireworks in Hong Kong, and he had long looked forward to the sight of fireworks filling the sky.

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The fireworks display was divided into eight scenes featuring patterns such as sunflowers, red hearts and yellow stars, symbolising China's prosperity and Hong Kong's bright future. The full display lasted about 23 minutes and could be viewed from multiple locations on both sides of Victoria Harbour, including Tsim Sha Tsui, Mid-Levels, Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, and Hung Hom.

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A spectacular National Day fireworks display will light up the sky over Victoria Harbour on the evening of October 1. The 23-minute extravaganza is set to begin at 8 pm and will feature more than 30,000 pyrotechnics across eight scenes, promising an unforgettable audio-visual feast for residents and visitors.

Scene 1 of the fireworks display

Scene 2 of the fireworks display

Scene 3 of the fireworks display

Scene 4 of the fireworks display

This year's fireworks display will showcase a variety of intricately designed pyrotechnic patterns, including sunflowers, peonies, red hearts and yellow stars, complemented by dazzling lighting effects to create a festive atmosphere. The carefully curated soundtrack blends classic Hong Kong golden hits with contemporary Cantopop favourites, alongside selected Mandarin and international pieces, ensuring the performance resonates with audiences of all ages.

Scene 5 of the fireworks display

Scene 6 of the fireworks display

Scene 7 of the fireworks display

Scene 8 of the fireworks display