- Setting
- outdoors
- Price
- from €385
What the impression is made of
- A hand-built cannon crafted to an authentic medieval pattern
- An instructor who prepares the cannon and oversees the whole process
- The option for the host or a guest of honour to fire the shot themselves
- A safe distance maintained from the audience throughout
- Guidance on permits for public-space events
The echoing salvo seizes everyone's attention in an instant.
What the guests do
The shot fired by you
The cannon is fired not by one of us but by the guest of honour or the host — after a short briefing and under our supervision. The sound startles everyone, and the story is told long afterwards.
A blast that silences the whole crowd
The medieval cannon salute is a dramatic burst of sound and fire that crowns your event. The cannon is built by hand to an authentic medieval blacksmith pattern, faithfully recreating the look of a genuine historical piece down to the details. When the salute fires, a cloud of smoke rolls up over the guests and a flash of flame seizes everyone's attention in an instant — one of the most effective ways to mark a truly important moment.
It suits any occasion that calls for a single, clear, unmistakable highlight: opening ceremonies for a building or a city, town festivals, corporate anniversaries and weddings — most often fired right after the ceremony, the moment the newlyweds first appear as a married couple.
The shot is fired by you, not by our crew
What sets this service apart from an ordinary stage effect is who fires it. Our instructor handles every step of preparation and readies the cannon for firing, but the honour of lighting the fuse and giving the signal is left to someone you choose: the newlyweds, the person celebrating a jubilee, a company director, or any other guest of honour.
In practice it looks like this: the instructor briefly shows the chosen guest what to do, they safely light the fuse, and a few seconds later the salute booms out. Handing over the trigger turns the moment personal — the guest isn't just watching the effect, they're the one who sets it off, which is why it tends to stick in people's memory far more than a purely spectator effect.
Why it is safe — and what drives the price
The cannon fires powder only — no shot, no projectiles of any kind are launched. Our crew maintains a safe distance between the cannon and the audience throughout, so the effect stays spectacular while staying safe for everyone present.
The final figure is set by the number of shots you choose and any additional effects added — it is not a single fixed package. On private property no extra permits are required; if your event takes place in a public space, we advise you on how to notify the relevant authorities ahead of time.
Why we fire outdoors only
Because of the volume of the report, the amount of smoke and the flash of flame, this service is offered strictly outdoors or in open-air venues suited to it — it is never fired indoors. That restriction is exactly what lets the effect deliver its full impact while guests watch from a safe, comfortable distance.
Viduramžiai LT has staged historical performances since 2004. The cannon salute is often booked as part of a larger medieval programme alongside a knight's guard of honour or knight fights, but it also works perfectly as a short, standalone, highly effective highlight on its own.
The practical side — ours to handle
Venue
We prepare the area and clear up after the act ourselves.
Coordination
Loud and bright effects are agreed with your venue in advance.
Weather
Outdoor effects are planned around the forecast, with a fallback agreed beforehand.
Safety
We set the safe distance to guests ourselves and bring the safety gear.
The answers people need most
Is the cannon salute safe?
Yes. The cannon fires powder only, with no shot or projectiles of any kind, and our crew maintains a safe distance between the cannon and the audience at all times. Every preparation step follows strict safety requirements, so the effect stays spectacular without posing a risk to anyone present.
Can I fire the cannon myself?
Yes, and it is one of the most popular parts of this service. Our instructor prepares the cannon and briefly shows the chosen person what to do — the newlyweds, the guest of honour or anyone else you pick just needs to safely light the fuse and give the signal to fire.
Can the cannon be fired indoors?
No. Because of the loud report, the volume of smoke and the flash of fire, this service is offered outdoors only, or in open-air venues suited to it. For indoor events we can suggest other stage effects instead.
Do I need a special permit?
On private property, no extra permits are needed. If your event takes place in a public space — a square, a street, a town festival — we advise you on how to notify the relevant authorities in advance so the effect goes off smoothly.
What occasions is the cannon salute usually booked for?
Most often weddings, fired right after the ceremony as the newlyweds first appear as a married couple. It is also popular for building or city opening ceremonies, town festivals and corporate anniversaries — anywhere a single, powerful, memorable moment is called for.
Will the lawn be damaged?
Protecting the ground is a standard part of how we set up. We choose the performance spot together with the hosts and bring all the protective equipment ourselves. Afterwards we collect our gear and every remnant, so the area is left tidy. If the lawn is freshly mown, very dry, or simply your pride and joy, tell us in advance — we will pick a safer spot, such as a hard surface or a path nearby, or adapt the program.
What are your qualifications for working with powder effects?
We hold a pyrotechnics licence and have worked with powder effects since 2004. The cannon is prepared and supervised by our own technicians: we set the safe direction of the shot and the distance to the audience, and a guest fires it only after a short briefing and in our presence. We bring all protective equipment with us.
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The cannon salute at our company's anniversary became a real burst of energy. The fact that our director got to light the fuse himself made the moment even more emotional. An unforgettable sight!
