Every September and October, Macau lights up its night sky with one of Asia's most celebrated fireworks contests. Teams from around the world compete for the title, and this year marks the 34th edition.
The show happens right above the water, directly in front of Macau Tower. That means you get one of the closest, clearest views in the whole city. No traffic, no crowds to fight through, just a great spot and good food.
We've put together a few ways to watch, from a casual spot with drinks in hand, to a full sit down buffet with a 360° view. Pick what suits your night below.
Book your spot early. Past contest nights have sold out weeks in advance.
This isn't just a fireworks show, it's a competition. Each night, two international pyrotechnic teams take turns lighting up the sky over the water, each trying to outdo the other.
It's one of the most respected fireworks contests in the world. Over more than three decades, over 100 teams from more than 20 countries, including China, Japan, Portugal, France, the UK and Germany, have competed for the title.
Organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO).
Six ways to watch, all with a great view. Here's how to choose:
Pricing note for the page: "+10%" means a 10% service charge is added at checkout. "net" means the price shown is final, nothing added.
Be right where the action is, with the fireworks exploding directly above you. It's the closest, most social way to watch the contest, with one simple package that covers everything you need for the night.
Session: 20:00 to 22:00
Price: MOP 288 net (Adult, aged 12 or above) / MOP 144 net (Child, aged 3 to 11)
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Location: Ground Floor, Outdoor Plaza
A Portuguese seafood dinner buffet with sea views, close to where the fireworks light up the sky. Seating is indoors, with a terrace area guests can step out to for the best view of each round.
Session: 19:00 to 22:00
Price: MOP 688+10% (Adult) / MOP 344+10% (Child)
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Location: Ground Floor, Tromba Rija
Watch the contest unfold from 60 floors up, in Macau Tower's revolving restaurant, with your own seafood platter, plus a full international buffet for the night.
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Price: MOP 668+10% (Adult) / MOP 334+10% (Child), same rate for both sessions
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Location: 60th Floor, Macau Tower, indoor rotating seating
A relaxed buffet dinner on the 4th floor, with a good view of the fireworks as you eat. Good value, simple, and a solid pick for families or groups who don't need the full production.
Session: 19:00 to 22:00
Location: 4th Floor, Macau Tower
A set menu Chinese dinner at round tables, indoors, with big windows looking out over the water. A nice pick for a family gathering or a work dinner that doubles as a fireworks show.
Session: 18:30 to 22:00
Price: MOP 6,000+10% per table of 8 guests / MOP 9,000+10% per table of 12 guests
Location: Level 3 Foyer, Macau Tower
Roasted whole crispy baby suckling pig
Braised Australia lobster in butter and supreme soup accompanied with e-fu noodles
Braised shark’s fin soup with bird’s nest and crabmeat
Braised whole abalone, fish maws and vegetables in oyster sauce
Steamed pearl garoupa in scallions oil
Roasted crispy chicken with sea salted
Braised rice with meat and mushroom wrapped in lotus leaf
Chinese birthday buns
Sweetened red bean cream with dried tangerine peel and dumpling
Fresh fruit platter
*This set menu comes with 8 complimentary cans of soft drinks.
Roasted whole suckling pig
Sautéed scallops and shrimps with seasonal greens and fresh Agaricus blazei mushrooms
Braised whole conpoy stuffed in hairy gourd ring with sea moss
Deep-fried goose liver coated crab meat shrimp paste ball
Braised shark’s fin soup with free-range chicken, sea whelk and cabbage
Braised whole abalone and mushroom with vegetables in oyster sauce
Steamed giant garoupa in scallions oil
Roasted crispy chicken with sea salted
Braised rice with dried seafood and meat wrapped in lotus leaf
Deep-fried dumplings with bamboo pith and mixed mushroom
Sweetened red bean cream with dried tangerine peel
Chinese petites fours
Fresh fruit platter
*This set menu comes with 12 complimentary cans of soft drinks.
Skip dinner and go straight for the view. The Observation Deck opens early and stays open through the fireworks, so you can spend the day at Macau Tower and stay on for the show. No dinner booking needed.
Hours: 10:00 to 22:00 (extended hours during the contest season)
Price: MOP 208 (Adult) / MOP 138 (Child), includes a free hand fan
Location: Observation Deck, Macau Tower
Ticket Validity
Tickets are non-transferable, and must be used on selected date.
Terms of Purchase
Once purchased, tickets cannot be exchanged, transferred, refunded, or returned for cash or any other products or services.
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