Complete Firework Displays - Pre-Planned Aerial Shows

Complete Displays are pre-packaged collections of multi-shot aerial cakes designed to create a full firework show. Each display comes with a firing order on the product page telling you exactly which order to light the cakes for the best effect.

Perfect for when you want a professionally planned aerial display without having to select individual fireworks yourself. Everything is designed to work together - mixture of effects, firing patterns, and noise levels all balanced for maximum impact.

Why Choose Complete Displays?

• Pre-planned shows - Multi-shot cakes selected to work together
• Firing order included - Product page shows exactly which order to light them
• Aerial focus - All about spectacular sky effects
• Balanced effects - Mix of colours, patterns, sounds designed for flow
• Choose your priorities - Balance wow-factor vs duration to suit your budget
• Duration options - 10, 20, or 30+ minute displays available

Understanding the Wow-Factor vs Duration Scale

Here's the key to choosing complete displays: your budget is your starting point, then you decide where you sit on the scale.

One end of the scale: Maximum wow-factor - short, intense, spectacular. A £400 display lasting 5 minutes with massive cakes and incredible effects.

Other end of the scale: Maximum duration - spread your budget across many smaller cakes for an extended show. The same £400 could last 2 hours with loads of little fireworks.

There's no wrong or right choice - it's about what suits your event:

• Weddings, parties, New Year: Fireworks aren't the main event → short, sweet, maximum wow, then back to the party
• Balanced shows: Medium duration offers well-rounded balance between wow-factor and duration at any price point
• Bonfire Night enthusiasts: Want to be out there all evening → long duration displays

Choose Your Duration

10-Minute Displays: Short, sweet, maximum impact. Perfect for weddings, parties, New Year when fireworks aren't the main event. Quick wow then back to celebrating. Also great as a base to add extra fireworks to for Bonfire Night.

20-Minute Displays: Well-rounded balance between duration and wow-factor at any price point. The most versatile option.

30-Minute Displays: For those who want to be out there all evening. Extended aerial shows for firework enthusiasts.

Important: All durations quoted are without gaps between lighting - in reality your display will run longer once you factor in lighting time and pauses.

What's Included in Complete Displays?

Complete displays are primarily multi-shot aerial cakes (also called barrages). These are the fireworks that fire multiple shots into the sky creating spectacular aerial effects.

Each display includes:

• Selection of multi-shot cakes designed to work together
• Firing order shown on the product page
• Mix of effects, colours, patterns, and noise levels
• Balanced sequence from opening through to finale

Rockets: Most complete displays don't include rockets (some people avoid them due to falling sticks). If you like rockets, you can add them separately as an optional extra.

Ground effects, fountains, wheels: These aren't typically included in "display" packs as displays focus on aerial effects. For ground-level items, see our Selection Boxes or buy them separately.

How to Use Complete Displays

Step 1: Check the product page for your display - the firing order will be listed there.

Step 2: Set up all the cakes in your display area following the safety distances on each item. Space them apart appropriately.

Step 3: Light the cakes one at a time following the firing order. The order is designed to create flow, build intensity, and deliver a proper finale.

Step 4: Take pauses between cakes as you prefer - the duration quoted is continuous firing, so you'll naturally extend it with lighting time.

Adding to Your Display

Complete displays are brilliant as a base:

• Add rockets - If you like rockets, buy them separately and add them between cakes
• Add selection box items - Fountains, sparklers, wheels for ground-level variety
• Combine displays - Use a 10-minute display as your base, add extras for a custom Bonfire Night show

Complete Displays vs. Building Your Own

Complete Displays: Pre-planned sequences of cakes that work well together. Firing order designed for maximum impact. Perfect when you want a guaranteed good show without having to plan it yourself.

Building Your Own: Total control over every firework. Choose exactly what you want. More work but you get precisely what you're looking for.

Best of both: Use a complete display as your base, then add extras (rockets, fountains, etc.) to customise it.

Safety Distances

Complete displays contain multi-shot cakes classified as F2 or F3:

• F2 cakes: 8-metre minimum safety distance
• F3 cakes: 25-metre minimum safety distance
• For the whole display: Use the largest safety distance required by any item (typically 25m)

Check your display's product description for exact classifications of all items included.

Classification & Age Requirements

Complete displays contain F2 and/or F3 fireworks. You must be 18 or over to purchase. Check each display's product page for exact classifications of included cakes.

Delivery & Availability

We deliver complete displays across the UK using our own specialist ADR-trained drivers. Orders over £300 qualify for free delivery. Complete displays are available year-round with our biggest selection arriving from September onwards.

Browse our complete displays above, organized by duration. Need help choosing? Call us on 01709 769184 or email help@galacticfireworks.co.uk - we're always happy to help!