Firework selection boxes remain one of the easiest ways to put together a varied display without choosing every item separately. For 2026, the latest range includes everything from family-friendly mixed boxes with fountains and Roman candles to large packs containing powerful barrages, rockets and hundreds of aerial shots.
The best option depends on the type of display you want. Some boxes focus on variety and lower noise, making them well suited to family garden displays. Others concentrate on larger multi-shot cakes and louder effects for Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year’s Eve and bigger celebrations.
We have selected five standout options available from Showtime Fireworks. Each offers something different, so this guide compares what is inside, how powerful the pack is and the type of event it could suit.
What Makes a Good Firework Selection Box?
A good selection box is not simply the one with the largest number of items. Look at the mix of fireworks, noise level, number of aerial shots and the amount of space needed to use the products safely.
Useful points to compare include:
- Number of individual fireworks
- Mix of fountains, rockets, cakes and Roman candles
- Total shot count
- Noise level
- Display duration
- Safety distance
- Whether the pack is aimed at families or larger displays
A traditional selection box gives you lots of different firework types. A barrage assortment may contain fewer individual items but produce far more aerial shots. Neither format is automatically better. The right choice depends on the display you are planning.
1. Armed To The Teeth Pack by Pyroworx Fireworks
A Huge Complete Firework Package
Armed To The Teeth by Pyroworx is the heavyweight option in our 2026 list. The pack contains 30 fireworks and combines barrages, fountains, rockets, Roman candles, sparklers and other effects into one large display package.
It offers more than 475 shots and around 3kg of powder, with a stated display duration of approximately 10 to 15 minutes. The mix of 25mm and 30mm tubes helps produce larger aerial effects, while the different firework types allow you to change the pace throughout the display.
This is aimed at customers who want most of their evening’s display covered by one purchase rather than a small family selection box.
Key features:
- 30 individual fireworks
- 475+ shots
- Approximately 10 to 15 minutes of display time
- Rockets, fountains, barrages, candles and sparklers
- 10/10 noise rating
- 25 metre stated safety distance
£319.99 £249.99
2. Pyro Predator Selection Box by Pyroworx Fireworks
36 Pieces With Plenty of Variety
Pyro Predator by Pyroworx is a 36-piece selection box designed for people who want a broad mixture rather than a pack made up mainly of cakes.
Inside you will find fountains, shot tubes, small barrages, rockets, Roman candles, sparklers and fountain wands. This gives you lower-level effects for the start of the evening and larger aerial effects as the display builds.
The box carries an 8/10 noise rating and contains more than 1.5kg of powder. It is Category F2 with an 8 metre stated safety distance, making it a strong option for suitable back gardens where that distance can be maintained.
Key features:
- 36-piece assortment
- Mixed rockets, fountains, candles and barrages
- Includes sparklers and fountain wands
- More than 1.5kg of powder
- 8/10 noise rating
- 8 metre stated safety distance
£199.99 £99.99
3. Olympians Barrage Pack by Caractacus Potts
Four 50-Shot Cakes With 200 Shots in Total
The Olympians by Caractacus Potts is different from a traditional selection box. Instead of lots of small mixed fireworks, you get four 50-shot barrage cakes named Apollo, Anthea, Hera and Aphrodite.
Together they deliver 200 shots. Each cake has its own colour theme, from golds and fiery tones to greens, blues, purples, pinks and sparkling silvers. The 20mm tubes fire straight and give the pack a consistent aerial display across all four fireworks.
The stated combined duration is around 240 seconds, so this pack can form a substantial part of a Bonfire Night or New Year’s Eve display without needing dozens of individual items.
Key features:
- 4 individual 50-shot cakes
- 200 shots in total
- Approximately 240 seconds combined
- 20mm tubes
- Straight firing pattern
- 8 metre stated safety distance
£189.99 £99.99
4. Legends Assortment, 192 Shots by Vivid Fireworks
Three Mini Vivid Cakes in One Pack
Legends Assortment by Vivid Fireworks contains three 64-shot cakes, giving you 192 shots in total.
The pack brings together mini versions of three Vivid fireworks: WTF Mini, Professor X and Velocity Mini. All three use 20mm tubes and are designed around bright colours, rapid aerial bursts and high-noise effects.
With approximately 150 seconds of combined display time and a 10/10 noise rating, Legends is better suited to people who want a compact barrage assortment than those looking for fountains, wheels and sparklers.
Key features:
- 3 multi-shot cakes
- 64 shots per cake
- 192 shots in total
- Approximately 150 seconds combined
- 20mm tubes
- 10/10 noise rating
£189.99 £99.99
5. Fantasia Selection Box by Big Star
A Family-Friendly 25-Piece Mixed Box
Fantasia by Big Star takes us back to the classic selection box format. It contains 25 assorted fireworks, including colourful fountains, Roman candles, multi-shot cakes, rockets and a Catherine wheel.
Its 3/10 noise rating makes it noticeably quieter than the larger Pyroworx and Vivid packs on this list. That makes Fantasia worth considering for families who want colour and variety without making loud aerial barrages the main focus of the evening.
The pack has an 8 metre stated safety distance and contains 445.7g of powder. It can work well for smaller Bonfire Night celebrations, birthdays and family gatherings where a traditional mixture of effects is preferred.
Key features:
- 25 assorted fireworks
- Fountains, Roman candles, rockets and cakes
- Includes a Catherine wheel
- 3/10 noise rating
- 445.7g powder weight
- 8 metre stated safety distance
£99.99 £44.99
Top 5 New Firework Selection Boxes 2026 Compared
The packs in this list cover very different types of display. This comparison gives you a quick way to see the main differences.
| Firework Pack | Contents | Shots | Noise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed To The Teeth | 30 mixed fireworks | 475+ | 10/10 |
| Pyro Predator | 36 mixed fireworks | Mixed | 8/10 |
| Olympians | 4 barrage cakes | 200 | 9/10 |
| Legends Assortment | 3 barrage cakes | 192 | 10/10 |
| Fantasia | 25 mixed fireworks | Mixed | 3/10 |
Traditional Selection Box or Barrage Pack?
Fantasia and Pyro Predator are closer to what most people picture when they hear “selection box”. You get several types of fireworks, allowing the display to move between ground effects, fountains, candles, rockets and cakes.
Olympians and Legends concentrate on multi-shot barrages. They provide fewer physical fireworks but a higher number of aerial shots. This can make planning simpler if your main aim is a sky-based display.
Armed To The Teeth sits between the two formats. It offers the variety of a large mixed box but also contains enough powerful barrages and aerial fireworks to support a much bigger display.
Which 2026 Selection Box Should You Choose?
For a quieter family display, Fantasia is the obvious starting point because of its 3/10 noise rating and traditional mix. Pyro Predator offers more pieces and significantly more power while retaining plenty of variety.
If you prefer multi-shot cakes, Olympians provides four separate 50-shot barrages, while Legends gives you three louder Vivid cakes with 192 shots in total.
For the largest display in this top five, Armed To The Teeth stands apart. Its mix of 30 fireworks, 475+ shots and estimated 10 to 15 minute duration makes it a much larger package than a normal family selection box.
Whichever pack you choose, check the individual safety instructions before buying. Available space should always guide the final decision.
Buy Firework Selection Boxes for 2026
Selection boxes make it easier to buy a varied group of fireworks for one event. The 2026 range gives you a choice between traditional family assortments, dedicated barrage packs and much larger complete display packages.
Think about the size of your firing area, how much noise is suitable, who will be watching and how long you want the display to last. It is also worth watching the product videos where available, as these give you a better idea of firing pace, colours and overall performance.
Whether you are buying for Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year’s Eve, a birthday or another celebration, choose a pack that suits your space rather than judging it purely by the number of fireworks in the box.
