Bonfire Night 2026:
Bonfire Night is Thursday 5th November 2026. Most displays run across the surrounding weekends: Sat 31 Oct, Sun 1 Nov, Fri 6 Nov, Sat 7 Nov are the big ones.
Best value, family of four
Barnby Dun and Kirk Sandall Rec, Doncaster (Sat 7 Nov): £8 including parking
Rising Sun, Whitwood (Thu 5 Nov): £10
Scholes CC, Cleckheaton (Sat 7 Nov): £14
Huddersfield Round Table (Sat 7 Nov): £14
Holy Trinity Idle, Bradford (Sat 7 Nov): £10 family ticket (sales opened 9 Oct at 7pm, sells out yearly)
Barnard Castle (Fri 6 Nov): £15 family ticket
Burniston and Cloughton (Thu 5 Nov): £16
Free Events
Sun 1 Nov:
Whitley Bay
Seaham
Hartlepool Seaton Carew
Stockton
Fri 6 Nov:
Barmoor Hub Ryton
Sat 7 Nov:
Hexham Sele Park
Bedale
Filey
Harrogate Stray
Thornes Park Wakefield
Premium:
Kynren Pyromusical (Sat 31 Oct)
Beamish Hall (1-4 Nov)
Rudding Park, Harrogate (Sat 7 Nov)
ArcNight, Don Valley Bowl Sheffield (Thu 5 Nov)
Doncaster Racecourse (Sun 1 Nov)Cannon Hall Farm (Sun 1 Nov)
Sledmere House (Sat 24 Oct)
Sky Magic circuit (Beverley, Driffield, Pickering, York, Church Fenton)
Quiet, early or low-bang options (the sensory-friendly shortlist)
Sledmere: low-noise display about 6:30pm, Sat 24 Oct
Blyth Beach: low-noise display 6pm, Sat 31 Oct (free)
Cannon Hall Farm: quieter, animal-friendly music-set fireworks, Sun 1 Nov
Monk Park Farm, Thirsk: low-bang display, Thu 5 Nov
Blacker Hall Farm, Wakefield: "no bangs" display, 5-7 Nov
ArcNight Sheffield: sensory-friendly opening display, Thu 5 Nov
Thornes Park, Wakefield: low-impact display 6pm, Sat 7 Nov (free)
Armthorpe, Doncaster: low impact 7pm, Wed 4 Nov (free)
Stainforth, Doncaster: mini display 6pm, Wed 4 Nov (free)
Rawcliffe Bar, York: children's display 5:30pm, Sat 7 Nov
Moortown RUFC, Leeds: children's display 6:30pm, Sat 7 Nov
Club Doncaster: children's display 6:30pm, Thu 5 Nov
Sunderland Spooktacular: "Spellbound" earlier display (2026 low-noise status unconfirmed)
No fireworks at all, quiet alternatives: Tea by the Lock, York (5-7 Nov, £7.50), Yolk Farm, bonfire only (Sat 7 Nov)
PART 1: NORTH EAST
Newcastle
Newcastle Racecourse
Floodlit Firework and Funfair Race-night High Gosforth Park NE3 5HP. Fri 6 Nov. Gates 1.23pm, last race 6.30pm, fireworks and laser finale after.
Adult £21. Family bundle £30 (listed), 2 adults + up to 6 children. Under-18s free with a paying adult. Fireworks Clubhouse £75 for 2+2. Funfair rides extra. Bonfire: no.
Newcastle Round Table Fireworks Extravaganza, Gosforth Sports Association.
Family £25 (listed). Booking needed
South Northumberland Cricket Club Fireworks, Gosforth. Sat 7 Nov. Earlybird member tickets on sale, no prices published (2025 was £12, under-2s free). Partly confirmed.
"Bonfire Night", James Place Street NE6 1LD. Thu 5 Nov from 5pm. AllEvents only, no organiser or price. Unconfirmed.
Gateshead
Gateshead RFC Fireworks, Eastwood Gardens, Low Fell NE9 5UB. Sun 1 Nov. Gates 4.30pm, fireworks 6.30pm. £7 each, under-5s free, family of 4 £25 (listed). Cash tickets at the club and The Dotty House. No sparklers. Confirmed 2026.
Barmoor Hub Fireworks, Barmoor Field, Ryton. Fri 6 Nov. Fairground from 4pm, fireworks 7pm. Free. Fairground and food stalls. Confirmed 2026 (Season hopper gives different times).
Rutherford FC Fireworks and Bonfire, Beggarswood, Coach Road, Lobley Hill NE11 0HH. Fri 6 Nov. Doors 6pm, fireworks about 8.30pm. Early bird adult £9, child (2-16) £6, under-2s free, plus fees. Family about £31.50 (computed). Parking £5 cash, limited. No sparklers. Confirmed 2026.
Blaydon RFC Bonfire and Fireworks, Crow Trees, Hexham Road, Swalwell NE16 3BN. Sat 7 Nov. Gates and fairground 4pm, bonfire 6.15pm, fireworks 7.15pm. Adult £9.42, child £5.74, under-3s free. Family £25.17 (listed). Advance booking only. Bonfire: yes. Confirmed 2026.
Gateshead Stadium Firework Frenzy, Neilson Road NE10 0EF. Sat 7 Nov. Gates 5pm, fireworks 8.30pm. £6 + fee advance, £10 on the door. Under-3s free. Family £24 + fees (computed). Park-and-ride from Heworth Metro and Gateshead Interchange in 2025, 2026 parking not stated. Confirmed 2026.
Saltwell Park Fireworks Spectacular. Council says "details to follow". Unconfirmed.
North Tyneside
North Tyneside Fireworks, The Links, Whitley Bay NE26 1TQ. Sun 1 Nov. Rides and refreshments from 6pm, fireworks 7pm (about 15 mins). Free. Moves to the next night if the weather is bad. Confirmed 2026.
Fireworks at the Fort, Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend NE28 6HR. Thu 5 Nov, listed 5-6.30pm. Free, £2 suggested donation. Confirmed 2026 (one aggregator says date not announced).
Blue Flames Sporting Club Fireworks, Whitley Road, Benton NE12 9SF. Thu 5 Nov.
Gates 5.30pm, display 7.30pm. 2026 prices not published (2025: adult £8.50, child£5.50). No gate sales. No on-site parking, Benton Metro 5 minutes' walk. Food stalls, fairground, indoor bars. Partly confirmed.
Tynemouth Cricket Club Fireworks. Sat 7 Nov. Gates 5pm, display 7pm. £4-£7 by ticket type, group ticket £20. Confirmed 2026
South Tyneside
Nothing found with a 2026 date. The council cancelled seafront displays in 2020. Past years only: South Shields seafront (free), Hebburn Sports Club, The Lord Nelson Jarrow, Ocean Beach.
Sunderland and Houghton
Sunderland Spooktacular, Barnes Park SR4 7PE. Fri 30 Oct, 4-9pm. Two displays ("Spellbound" and "Afterglow"), funfair, street food. £6.80-£26.75 on Fatsoma. Confirmed 2026.
Red Sky Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza, Ashbrooke Sports Club, West Lawn SR2 7HH. Wed 4 Nov. Doors 4.30pm, fireworks 8pm. Funfair, DJ, street food, charity fundraiser. 2026 prices not visible (2025 reports £7.50 each, or about £30 per family). Partly confirmed.
Rainton Arena Firework and Bonfire Spectacular, Mercantile Road, Houghton-le- Spring DH4 5PH. Thu 5 and Fri 6 Nov (4-9pm). Huge bonfire, fireworks, live music, rides, street food, bars. 2026 prices not published (2025 about £24.75 per family). Partly confirmed.
Sunderland Council fireworks are New Year only (Keel Square).
County Durham
Kynren Pyromusical, Bishop Auckland DL14 7SF. Sat 31 Oct. Gates 4.30pm, show 7pm. Standard adult £14, under-18 £11. Family £50 show only, £62 with shuttle (computed). VIP £66 or £78. Under-3s free on a lap. Parking must be pre-booked, shuttle £3 pp return from Market Place. Confirmed 2026.
Seaham Town Council Fireworks, Seaham Harbour Marina SR7 7EE. Sun 1 Nov, 5- 9pm, "Angels vs Demons" theme, symphonic fireworks 6.30pm. Free. Kids' rides, food and craft stalls. Confirmed 2026.
Beamish Hall Fireworks Extravaganza, Beamish DH9 0YB. Sun 1 to Wed 4 Nov. Arrive from 6pm, fireworks 7.30pm. From £45.95 per car, tiers up to £54.95. Live acts, DJ, fairground, street food. Free for hotel guests booking direct. Confirmed 2026. (BeamishMuseum itself has no fireworks.)
Spennymoor Town Council Fireworks, High Whitworth Playing Fields DL16 6JJ. Thu 5 Nov. Gates 5pm, fireworks and flame show 6.30pm. Free but ticketed: residents collect from the Town Hall from Mon 12 Oct with proof of address, leftovers to non-residents after 26 Oct. Limit 6 per family. Confirmed 2026.
Hardwick Hall Hotel Fireworks Extravaganza, Sedgefield TS21 2EH. Thu 5 and Sat 7 Nov (Fri closed). Gates 5pm. £7 pp aged 6+. Family about £31.50 including £3.50 parking (computed), or £17.50 if both children are under 5. Parking must be pre- booked. Big bonfire, fairground, food vans. Confirmed 2026.
The Big Blaze, Lintz Hall Farm, Burnopfield NE16 6AS. Thu 5 and Sat 7 Nov, 4-11pm. Pricing £8-£15 + fee. 5 Nov family ticket sold out. 7 Nov family about £48-53. Bonfire, fairground, four bars, street food. Confirmed 2026.
Newton Aycliffe Firework Display, Oak Leaf Sports Complex DL5 6QZ. Fri 6 Nov. Fairground 5pm, beacon 6.30pm, fireworks 6.45pm. Free, wristband needed, residents of Great Aycliffe parish only with proof of address. Collect from Oak Leaf from Tue 20 Oct, 1-7pm. Confirmed 2026.
Barnard Castle Bonfire Night, Upper Demesnes DL12 8PA. Fri 6 Nov. Gates 5.30pm, bonfire 6.30pm, fireworks 7pm (music-synchronised). Adult £6, child £4, family £15 (listed). Book via thewitham.org.uk. Confirmed 2026.
Festival of Fireworks, Banks Homes Riverside, Chester-le-Street DH3 3QR. Sat 7 Nov. Gates 4.30pm, display 7.30pm. Adult £11, junior £7. Family £29 (listed bundle). Fireworks, lasers, funfair, food villages. Parking is pre-booked council pay-and-display only (sold out last year). Confirmed 2026.
Nothing with 2026 dates for Stanley, Consett, Crook, Peterlee or Durham city.
Northumberland
Blyth Annual Fireworks, Mermaid Car Park, Blyth Beach NE24 3PL. Sat 31 Oct, 4-9pm. Funfair, food stalls and Halloween disco from 4pm, low-noise display 6pm, full show 7.30pm (or 7pm per Visit Northumberland). Free. Confirmed 2026.
Morpeth Rugby Club Fireworks, Grange House Field, Mitford Road NE61 1RJ. Sun 1 Nov. Gates 5pm, bonfire 6pm. Prices n/s (2023: £7 and £5). Bonfire: yes. Partly confirmed.
Friends of PCPS Fireworks, Ponteland Primary School NE20 9EY. Thu 5 Nov, listed 4.30pm. Food to go. Price n/s. Partly confirmed.
Hexham Fireworks, Sele Park NE46 3NB. Sat 7 Nov, 7pm. Free, bucket donations.
Bring rugs. Confirmed 2026.
Alnwick Round Table Fireworks, Alnwick Town Juniors FC, Greensfield NE66 1BG (new venue). Sat 7 Nov. Gates about 6.30pm, fireworks about 7.30pm. 2026 price n/s (2025: £18 advance per family, £20 on the door). Café on site. Partly confirmed.
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Fireworks. Visit Northumberland lists Sat 7 Nov but the page looks like an old one. Unconfirmed.
Tees Valley
Hartlepool Fireworks Spectacular, Seaton Carew promenade. Sun 1 Nov. Times TBC. Free. Live entertainment, fairground, food stalls, musical finale. Confirmed 2026.
Stockton Fireworks, Waterfront and Riverside Road. Sun 1 Nov. Times TBC. Free, about 25,000 expected. Confirmed 2026.
Darlington RA Fireworks, 168 Brinkburn Road DL3 9LF. Sun 1 Nov. Council events calendar only, no times or prices (2025: £24 per family). Partly confirmed.
Heighington Bonfire, Village Green. Sat 7 Nov. Council calendar only. Partly confirmed. Saltburn Cricket Club Fireworks, Marske Mill Lane TS12 1HJ. Thu 5 Nov, fireworks 8pm. Adult £6, child (4-17) £4, toddler £1, plus fees. Family about £21. Live music, food, bar. No sparklers. Confirmed 2026.
Nothing found for Middlesbrough or Redcar.
PART 2: YORKSHIRE
York, Selby, Thirsk, Easingwold
Selby Bonfire and Fireworks (Town Council), Scott Road. Sat 31 Oct, 6-9pm, fireworks 7pm and 7.45pm. Price n/s (2023 free with donations). Confirmed 2026.
Sandburn Hall Bonfire, Flaxton YO60 7RB. Wed 4 Nov. Gates 5pm, bonfire 6pm, fireworks 7pm. Adult £10.50, child £7.50. Family £36 (computed). Online only. Confirmed 2026.
Monk Park Farm Bonfire and Low Bang Fireworks, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. Thu 5 Nov, 5-8pm. Low-bang Disney-themed display, marshmallows, street food. "Free to £12", no age split. Online booking only. Confirmed 2026.
Acorn RUFC "Big Bang", Thanet Rd YO24 2NW. Thu 5 Nov. Gates 5.30pm, display 7.30pm. £4 pre-booked, £5 gate. Listing 2026.
Poppleton Centre Bonfire, Nether Poppleton YO26 6JT. Thu 5 Nov. Gates 5pm, fireworks 7.15pm. Adult £12, child (5-16) £6, under-5s free. Family £36 (computed). Listing 2026.
Rawcliffe Bar Country Park (Fire Fighters Charity), York YO30 5YA. Sat 7 Nov. Family gates 4pm, children's display 5.30pm, main fireworks 7.30pm. Adult £12.50, child £7.50, under-5s free. Family £40 (computed). Bonfire: yes. Confirmed 2026 (tickets not yet on sale per Yorkshire Live).
Sky Magic York Firework Spectacular, Rufforth Airfield YO23 3QA. Sat 7 Nov, 4-9.30pm. £5-£15, under-5s free, no family ticket. Free general parking with a short walk.
VIP drive-in option. Confirmed 2026.
Yolk Farm Bonfire Night, Minskip YO51 9HY. Sat 7 Nov, two slots (gates 4.30pm or 5.30pm), bonfire 6.45pm. £6.50 each. Family £26 (computed). Bonfire only, no fireworks. Listing 2026.
Easingwold Fireworks Spectacular, Millfields Park. Sat 7 Nov. Gates 6pm, fireworks 7.30pm. Price n/s (2025: £5 pp or £15 family). Listing 2026.
Jubilee Park, Fangfoss YO41 5QH. Sat 7 Nov. Gates 6pm, fireworks 7pm. Adult £10, child (5-15) £5, family £25 (listed). Listing 2026.
The Fox Inn, Holgate, York. Sun 8 Nov from 3pm. Listing 2026.
Tea by the Lock "without the bangs", YO19 4RU. 5, 6 and 7 Nov. £7.50 advance. No fireworks, a quiet alternative. Listing 2026.
Ghosts After Dark, York Museum Gardens. 4-8 Nov, 5.30-9.30pm. Lights and fog, not fireworks. Adult £10, child £2. Family £24. Confirmed 2026.
No 2026 dates yet: Clifton Green Primary, Stamford Bridge, The Saddle Inn Fulford.
Harrogate, Ripon, Bedale
Lightwater Valley Fabulous Fireworks, North Stainley HG4 3HT. Sat 31 Oct, fireworks 5pm (about 10 mins). £18 early bird with code, includes the Halloween event (another source says "from £22"). Weather dependent. Confirmed 2026.
Ripon City Bonfire, Ripon Racecourse HG4 1UG. Fri 6 Nov. Gates 5.30pm, bonfire 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm. Adult £10, child £5, under-3s free. Family £30 (computed). Advance only. Listing 2026.
Harrogate Round Table Stray Bonfire, The Stray near Oatlands. Sat 7 Nov. Music 5pm, bonfire 6.30pm, fireworks 7pm, finish 9pm. Free, suggested £5 pp donation (about £20 for four). Listing 2026.
Rudding Park Bonfire Night, Follifoot HG3 1JH. Sat 7 Nov. Gates 5pm, family fire and LED show 5.45pm, bonfire 6.30pm, fireworks 7pm. Adult £15 (includes 2 drinks), under-18 £7 (includes a soft drink). Family £44 (computed). Listing 2026.
Bedale Fireworks (Town Council), Bedale Park DL8 1AA. Sat 7 Nov. Gates 5.15pm, fireworks 7pm. Free, donations. No bonfire this year. Confirmed 2026.
Scarborough, coast, Ryedale, Whitby
Flamingo Land fireworks, Kirby Misperton YO17 6UX. 14, 24, 28 and 30 Oct, fireworks
6.45pm. Price n/s on the Halloween page. Confirmed 2026.
Spilmans Pumpkin Festival firework display. 28-29 Oct, 7.45pm, separate ticket, price n/s. Listing 2026, venue unverified.
Sky Magic Pickering "Pyro in the Park", Galtres Showground YO18 8EA. Sun 1 Nov, 4-10pm. "Up to 50% off", prices n/s. Confirmed 2026.
Burniston and Cloughton Bonfire, YO13 0HJ. Thu 5 Nov. Gates 6pm, fireworks 7pm.
Adult £6, child £2. Family £16 (computed). Listing 2026.
Filey Lions Bonfire and Fireworks, West Avenue Car Park YO14 9BE. Sat 7 Nov (one source says 5 Nov). Opens 5pm, bonfire 6pm, fireworks 7pm. Free. Confirmed 2026.
Scarborough Cricket Club, North Marine Rd YO12 7TJ. Date "to follow". Unconfirmed.
Thornton Dale Primary School, YO18 7TW. Date "to follow". Fireworks 6pm, £6 each, family £20 (last year's). Unconfirmed.
Spital Farm (Staxton), Whitby Bonfire (Bagdale), Yedingham Fireworks. 2026 details "to follow". Unconfirmed.
Light shows:
Illuminated Whitby Abbey (23-31 Oct, 5.30-9pm),
Moonlight on the Lake, Peasholm Park (23-24 Oct, adult £3 + fee, children free, family £7
Scarborough Lights (from 12 Nov, mostly free).
Scarborough South Bay free beach display is not going ahead.
East Yorkshire and Hull
Sledmere House Musical Firework Spectacular, YO25 3XS. Sat 24 Oct. Gates 4pm, bonfire 5pm, low-noise fireworks 6.30pm, main display 7.30pm. "20% off", prices n/s, under-3s free. Use the event car park. Confirmed 2026.
Kilnwick Percy (KP) Pocklington, YO42 1UF. Sun 1 Nov. Gates 5pm, fireworks 7.30pm.
Price n/s. Listing 2026.
Fireworks at the Fort, Battery Rd, Paull. Sun 1 Nov, 4pm. Listing 2026 (description mentions 2025).
Sky Magic Beverley, Beaver Park, Norwood HU17 9HT. Tue 3 Nov, 4-9.30pm. £5-£17.50, under-5s free. No on-site parking. Fairground and food stalls. Confirmed 2026.
Sky Magic Driffield, Driffield Showground YO25 9DN. Thu 5 Nov, 4-9.30pm. £5-£15, free general parking. Confirmed 2026.
Brantingham Park Fireworx Extravaganza, Elloughton HU15 1HX. Thu 5 Nov, 5-9pm, fireworks 7.15pm. Free parking, covered grandstand, indoor kids' disco with free facepainting. Tickets only, price n/s. Confirmed 2026.
Let Loose Bonfire and Fireworks, Woodmansey HU17 0RS. Sat 7 Nov, 5-8pm. Advance booking. Listing 2026.
Whitehall Estate Bonfire Spectacular, HU12 0NL. Sat 7 Nov. Sold 500 tickets in 48 hours in 2024. Listing 2026.
Kilham Bonfire and Fireworks, YO25 4RN. Sat 7 Nov. Gates 5pm, fireworks 7pm. Price n/s (2025 £4 and £3). Listing 2026.
West Yorkshire: Leeds and Wetherby
The New Inn, Eccup, LS16 8AU. Thu 5 Nov, fireworks 6.30pm and 8pm. Adult £8.25, child £5.50, parking £11 per car. Family £33 including parking (computed). Capped at 750. Sources disagree on price (£7.50/£5/£10 parking elsewhere). Confirmed 2026.
Myrtle Tavern, Meanwood, LS6 4NE. Fri 6 Nov, displays 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 8.15pm.
Without food adult £10, child £8. Family £36, or £48 with food (computed). Booking essential. Confirmed 2026.
Roundhegians RFC, Moortown. Fri 6 Nov, gates 6pm. Free to £6. Listing 2026.
Morley Community Bonfire, LS27 0JJ. Fri 6 Nov, 5.45-11pm. Under-10s free with a paying adult. Confirmed 2026.
Boundary House, Methley LS26 9EE. Fri 6 Nov from 4pm. Free. Listing 2026.
Leeds Corinthians RUFC, Middleton LS10 4AX. Tue 3 Nov from 4pm. Adult £5, under-16 £3, family £15 (listed). Listing 2026.
Moortown RUFC Fireworks Extravaganza, Alwoodley LS17 7NT. Sat 7 Nov, 3.30-10.30pm, children's display 6.30pm, main 8pm. Adult £10, child £6. Family £32. Confirmed 2026.
Alwoodley Cricket Club, LS17 5PR. Sat 7 Nov from 6.30pm. Free. Listing 2026.
Leeds East Airport, Church Fenton. Sat 7 Nov, fireworks about 7pm. Price n/s. Listing 2026.
Scholes Scouts (Leeds), Rakehill Rd. Sat 7 Nov, 6-9pm. Adult £5, under-16 £3, family (2A+3K) £15. Free for scouts in uniform. Listing 2026.
Walton Village Bonfire, Wetherby LS23 7DW. Sat 7 Nov. Gates 6pm, fireworks 7.15pm.
Price n/s. Listing 2026.
New Farnley Cricket Club. Sat 7 Nov, 5-10pm, £0-£8. Listing 2026.
Adel St John Primary School, LS16 8EX. Sat 7 Nov, 5-7.30pm. PTA event. Listing 2026.
