Bristol Fireworks 2026: Displays, Dates and Bonfire Night Events
A whopping 9 Bristol fireworks and Bonfire Night options run from the 1st to the 14th of November 2026, spread across the city and nearby towns. Seven of these include an organised firework display, Victoria Park offers a bonfire-only gathering, and Clifton Observatory gives rooftop views with no display staged on site.
Bradley Stoke's community display and Victoria Park's bonfire are free to attend; the other options are ticketed.
Firework displays in Bristol and South Gloucestershire
Beyond the city centre, several neighbourhood displays light up the region this bonfire season. Bradley Stoke hosts a free celebration on the 1st of November, while Downend and Gloucestershire County Cricket Club both mark the occasion on the 6th of November.
Canford Park and Bishop Road round things off on the 7th of November 2026, giving residents plenty of choice.
2026 events near Bristol: dates, times and prices
Comparing Bristol's bonfire nights means looking past the headline date. Gates and entry times may differ from when fireworks launch, so build in time to arrive early rather than for the main display itself.
Prices quoted here reflect each organiser's standard adult admission or starting rate; child concessions and charges for extras such as funfair rides vary. Victoria Park offers a free bonfire with no fireworks, while Clifton Observatory provides rooftop views rather than its own display. Always confirm specifics with the organiser before booking or travelling.
Bradley Stoke: a free community display
Bradley Stoke Town Council throws open the Jubilee Centre on Savages Wood Road (BS32 8HL) for a free fireworks display on Sunday the 1st of November 2026, with the event running from 16:30PM to 19:00PM. The council does ask for goodwill donations on the night in support of the Mayor's chosen charities, so it's worth bringing some loose change if you're able.
A couple of practical points worth noting: alcohol and sparklers aren't permitted on site, so leave both at home. Parking directly at the Jubilee Centre is limited, and organisers recommend leaving the car at the Willow Brook Centre instead and walking the short distance over, arrive with a bit of time in hand if you're driving in from further afield.
For the latest details and any updates ahead of the night, check the Bradley Stoke Town Council events page before setting off.
Downend: two displays and a bonfire
On Friday the 6th of November 2026, King George V Playing Fields in Downend hosts a community bonfire night organised by Downend Round Table, with the sensible option of two separate fireworks displays rather than one. Gates open at 17:30PM, giving families time to settle in before the quieter children's display lights up the sky at 18:30PM — a gentler introduction for younger or more sensitive attendees, though it's worth noting this isn't a silent show, simply a softer one.
The bonfire follows at 19:15PM, building anticipation ahead of the main fireworks display at 20:00PM, which brings the fuller combination of music, light and flame.
Tickets are priced at £11 for adults and £9 for children under 16, with under-2s admitted free provided a ticket is still obtained in advance. As a local charity event, proceeds support community causes, which adds a worthwhile dimension to the evening beyond the spectacle itself.
There's no on-site parking, so visitors should plan to arrive on foot via the pedestrian entrances on Westerleigh Road or Sutherland Avenue, allowing extra time to account for the walk in.
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club fireworks in Bristol
On Friday the 6th of November 2026, Seat Unique Stadium on Nevil Road, Bristol BS7 9EJ, hosts its fireworks evening, organised in partnership with Ashley Down Schools Federation. Gates open at 17:00PM, giving guests time to settle in before the main fireworks display lights up the sky at 18:45PM. The ground will offer funfair rides, live music and a selection of food and drink stalls.
Tickets are priced at £14 for adults and £8 for children under 16, while little ones under 3 go free, though a ticket is still required for entry. Please note there is no on-site parking available, so it's worth planning your journey and arrival in good time to avoid missing the main event. Sparklers are not permitted on site, so leave these at home.
Allow plenty of travel time before 18:45PM. For full ticket information and the latest updates, visit the official Gloucestershire County Cricket Club fireworks page.
Canford Park Charity Fireworks Fiesta
Westbury-on-Trym's community bonfire night alternative returns to Canford Lane, BS9 3NX, on Saturday the 7th of November 2026. Gates open at 17:30PM, with the Skyburst fireworks display timed for 19:00PM. There's no bonfire on site this year, with the emphasis instead placed on a varied evening programme designed to keep families entertained before and after the main event.
Party Peeps provide live entertainment ahead of the fireworks, helping to build atmosphere while younger visitors settle in for the display. Once the Skyburst show has finished, the celebrations continue with a family foam party, giving children a reason to let off steam after watching the sky light up overhead.
Tickets are priced at £12 standard entry, with children aged three and under admitted free of charge. All tickets must be purchased online in advance of the event, as there is no provision for buying on the gate.
Given the combination of a timed firework display, supporting entertainment and a foam party finale, this is a programme built around structured family enjoyment rather than a traditional bonfire gathering.
Full ticketing details and event updates are available via the Bristol Fireworks Fiesta organiser site.
Bishop Road Fireworks Extravaganza
Bishopston's fireworks evening takes place on Saturday the 7th of November 2026, with the evening getting under way at 17:00PM on the school field just off Bishop Road, BS7 8LQ.
Tickets are priced at £10 for adults and £5 for children, with under-3s admitted free, making it a straightforward option for families looking for a local fireworks display without venturing into the city centre. For the latest details on this school-organised event, including any updates to arrangements, the Bishop Road PTFA's event page is the best source to check before travelling.
Firework shows near Bristol
Avon Valley: Generation Re-Mix, 00s Pop vs K-Pop
On Thursday the 5th, Friday 6th and Saturday 7th of November 2026, 17:00PM–21:00PM, Avon Valley Adventure Park on Pixash Lane, Keynsham BS31 1TP, near Bristol, hosts one of this season's firework displays with a twist.
Pyrotechnic specialists Aardvark FX have set fireworks, flame effects and lasers to a soundtrack blending 00s pop with K-pop, with the display aimed for 19:00PM, weather and ground conditions permitting. Food and drink outlets are open on site, and funfair rides are available at extra cost.
Entry starts from £17.98, with parking booked as a separate ticket and rides charged on top; check your chosen booking for the full total before paying, the £17.98 for one person, including the booking fee. Payment across the site is card only. There's no bonfire this year, so the display itself is the main draw. As the venue sits on open farmland, sturdy, weatherproof footwear is recommended for the uneven ground.
Fireworks at Sea at the Grand Pier
On Saturday the 14th of November 2026, the Grand Pier on Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare (BS23 1AL), outside Bristol, hosts Fireworks at Sea. Standard tickets cost £10, with under-3s admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Entry for standard ticket holders opens from 18:00PM, with rides available from 18:15PM onwards, giving families plenty of time to settle in before the display begins. The organiser notes a generic evening start from 18:30PM, though this shouldn't be taken as confirmation of the exact fireworks launch time.
Standard admission includes unlimited access to rides, including the go-karts, though height and age restrictions apply to certain attractions, so it's worth checking requirements in advance. Higher dining tiers offer additional extras, but standard tickets do not include food, so visitors may wish to budget for refreshments separately.
For those seeking a mid-November outing once the first weekend of the month has passed, this remains a strong choice on the local events calendar. Full ticket details, pricing tiers, and terms are available via the official Grand Pier event page.
Bonfire Night in Bristol: bonfires and rooftop views
Not every Bonfire Night in Bristol revolves around a fireworks display. On Thursday the 5th of November 2026, two very different options sit at opposite ends of the city, and neither one promises an organised firework show.
Victoria Park keeps things traditional with a free community bonfire on the south side of town, while Clifton Observatory turns the same evening into a ticketed rooftop event, pairing drinks and a fire performance with views across Bristol.
Together they offer a useful alternative to the city's bigger firework nights — one grounded, one elevated, both worth knowing before you book.
Victoria Park community bonfire
Perched between Totterdown and Windmill Hill, Victoria Park hosts a refreshingly unfussy Bonfire Night gathering for south Bristol residents. On Thursday the 5th of November 2026, the event runs from 18:00PM to 21:00PM, with free entry for all.
This is a bonfire-only occasion; there's no organised fireworks display here, so those wanting a pyrotechnic show should look elsewhere in the city. Noise from surrounding events is still possible.
Check the Victoria Park Action Group's events page for updates before travelling. As ever with community-run gatherings, arrive prepared for an evening outdoors and dress for the weather.
Clifton Observatory rooftop evening
Thursday, the 5th of November 2026, from 18:00PM to 22:30PM, Clifton Observatory hosts a rooftop gathering with a distinctly Bristolian flavour, in Bristol BS8 3LT with the city spread out below.
Tickets run at £17.50 for adults and anyone aged 15 and above, £10 for children between 2 and 14, and entry is free for little ones under 2, making it a sensible outing for families as well as groups of friends.
Admission includes a welcome drink to start the evening on the right note, plus access to the rooftop bar and a food stand for those wanting to make a night of it, though further food and drinks are charged separately on top of the entry price. Expect a fire performance to add some spectacle to proceedings, set against sweeping views across the Bristol skyline as dusk settles in.
Note that this particular date is the family-friendly evening, run separately from the adult-only parties taking place on the 6th and 7th of November, so it suits a broader mix of visitors. There's no official on-site fireworks display as part of this event, so come along for the atmosphere, the views and the company rather than expecting a pyrotechnic finale.
Choosing your Bristol Bonfire Night plans
Bonfire Night itself falls on Thursday the 5th of November 2026, when Avon Valley stages an organised fireworks, flames and lasers show, Victoria Park holds a free bonfire without its own fireworks, and Clifton Observatory offers paid rooftop views and a fire performance rather than a display.
Friday the 6th November brings Downend and Gloucestershire County Cricket Club into play alongside Avon Valley; Downend runs two separate displays, with only the earlier show pitched as quieter and more child-focused, followed by its main display.
Saturday the 7th of November adds Canford Park and Bishop Road to the same evening. Bradley Stoke holds a free fireworks display on Sunday the 1st of November, and families should note that neither this nor Victoria Park's free bonfire can guarantee against noise from unrelated fireworks nearby.
The Grand Pier's event, on Saturday the 14th of November in Weston-Super-Mare, sits outside Bristol but combines fireworks with fairground rides that carry their own age and height restrictions worth checking before you commit to tickets.
Tickets, travel and family plans
Even where admission looks free, Bristol's firework displays often still require a ticket to pass through the gate. At Downend, under-2s go free but still need a ticket booked in advance, and Gloucestershire County Cricket Club applies the same rule for under-3s. Canford Park extends free entry to children aged three and under, though this must be arranged online beforehand rather than at the gate. Avon Valley charges separately for parking and for rides, with payment taken by card only, while the Grand Pier includes fairground rides in admission, subject to age and height restrictions, with food sold separately.
On the travel front, neither Downend nor Gloucestershire County Cricket Club offers on-site parking, and Bradley Stoke's council recommends using the Willow Brook Centre and walking to the display. Anyone with specific access requirements should confirm arrangements directly with the organiser before setting off.
For adults planning food or drink around a family evening out, Bristol pubs are worth browsing, though proximity and child-friendliness vary and should be checked independently. Always confirm your chosen organiser's latest details and booking terms before travelling.
