10-Minute Complete Displays - Short, Sweet, Maximum Wow

10-minute complete displays are pre-packed aerial firework shows lasting approximately 10 minutes (continuous firing - longer with gaps). Perfect for weddings, parties, New Year's Eve, and any celebration where fireworks aren't the main event.

The philosophy: short, sweet, maximum impact, then back to the party. Also brilliant as a base to add extra fireworks to for Bonfire Night displays.

Why Choose 10-Minute Displays?

• Quick wow-factor - Short, intense, spectacular aerial effects
• Perfect for parties - Fireworks aren't the main event → quick show then back to celebrating
• Weddings & New Year - Ideal timing for celebrations where fireworks are a highlight, not the focus
• Base for custom displays - Add rockets, fountains, extras for Bonfire Night
• Firing order included - Product page shows exactly which order to light
• Range of wow-factors - Budget to high-impact options available

What's Included?

10-minute displays contain multi-shot aerial cakes selected to create a balanced 10-minute show:

• Selection of aerial cakes (number varies by price/wow-factor)
• Mix of effects, colours, patterns, noise levels
• Firing order on product page
• Designed for flow from opening through to finale

Note: Most displays don't include rockets (optional - add separately if you want them). Ground effects like fountains and wheels aren't typically included - see Selection Boxes for those.

Perfect For:

• Weddings - Quick spectacular show during reception, not the whole evening
• Parties & birthdays - Firework highlight then back to partying
• New Year's Eve - Midnight celebration without extended duration
• Garden gatherings - Quick impressive show for guests
• Bonfire Night base - Use as foundation, add extras to extend
• When time is limited - Need impact without lengthy commitment

The Wow-Factor vs Duration Trade-Off

With 10-minute displays, you're at the wow-factor end of the scale. Your budget buys shorter, more intense, more spectacular.

Budget options: Still 10 minutes, but with smaller cakes and simpler effects.

Premium options: Same 10 minutes, but with MASSIVE cakes and incredible effects. Maximum impact per minute.

Neither is "wrong" - it's about what suits your event and budget. A £200 10-minute display delivers quick impact. A £600 10-minute display delivers jaw-dropping intensity.

Actual Duration

10-minute displays are designed for approximately 10 minutes of continuous firing. In reality your display will run longer because:

• Lighting time between cakes
• Pauses you take
• Moving between firing positions

Most people find 10-minute displays actually run 12-15+ minutes. This is normal and expected.

Using as a Bonfire Night Base

Many people use 10-minute displays as a foundation for custom Bonfire Night shows:

• Start with the 10-minute display as your core aerial sequence
• Add rockets between cakes for extra height variety
• Add selection box items (fountains, sparklers, wheels) for ground-level fun
• Extend your show to 20+ minutes by adding extras

This gives you professional planning for the aerial section while letting you customise with additions.

Firing Your Display

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

Step 2: Set up all cakes in your display area with proper spacing and safety distances.

Step 3: Light cakes one at a time following the firing order. The sequence is designed for flow and impact.

Step 4: Take natural pauses between cakes - this extends duration and gives audiences time to appreciate each section.

Safety Distances

10-minute displays contain F2 and/or F3 aerial cakes:

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

Check your display's product page for exact classifications of all included cakes.

Tips for 10-Minute Displays

• Check firing order on product page before event
• Set up all cakes before lighting the first one
• Have portfires and torches ready
• Brief audiences it's a short show - manage expectations
• Keep water bucket nearby
• If adding rockets/extras, plan where they fit in the sequence

Delivery & Availability

We deliver 10-minute displays across the UK using our own specialist ADR-trained drivers. Orders over £300 qualify for free delivery. Displays are available year-round with biggest selection from September onwards.

Browse our 10-minute displays above. Need help choosing? Call us on 01709 769184 or email help@galacticfireworks.co.uk - we're happy to help!

Want longer duration? See our 20-Minute Displays or 30-Minute Displays.