The Best Firework Displays this Bonfire Night
Light up the night this year with these spark-tacular displays
Spooktacular Fireworks & Funfair Racenight
Combine both Halloween and Bonfire Night at Newcastle Racecourse’s Spooktacular event. Look forward to spooky entertainment, family fun, thrilling racing and more. Will you win best dressed at the Halloween competition or brave the spooky treasure hunt? End the night with a stunning firework and laser display everyone will enjoy.
1st November
Newcastle Racecourse
newcastle-racecourse.co.uk
Pyromusical
The North East’s biggest Pyromusical returns with the seventh edition of Kynren’s magical, multi-sensory experience. This sell-out production includes a staggering 25-minute firework display alongside a host of entertainment. Grab some seats near the fire pits and enjoy a selection of food and drink before settling in to a night of fun. Don’t miss the brand-new Pumpkin Trail, ready to light up the walkway for this year’s Pyromusical.
1st November
Kynren, Bishop Auckland
kynren.com
Firework Frenzy
The Dunes Event Group presents a brand new fireworks event at Gateshead Stadium this year. With a host of live entertainment from local acts and performers, giant fairground rides and more the night is guaranteed to be a fun one. The grand finalé ends the night with a bang with a huge firework show.
1st November
Gateshead International Stadium
duneseventgroup.com
Fireworks at the Fort
Marvel as fireworks light up the sky over the River Tyne and take the opportunity to go back in time to explore the museum at Segedunum. Entry is free after 5pm so make sure to venture round the exhibits before getting the best spot for the display. This year will also include street entertainment (including a fire performer, LED hula hoops and magical living lampposts).
5th November
Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend
northeastmuseums.org.uk
The Big Blaze
Visit Lintz Hall Farm for their firework extravaganza. With a huge bonfire, fairground rides, a fire show, a street food village and their spectacular firework display, this is an unmissable event. There will be four drinks areas including a draught bar with beers from around the world.
5th November
Lintz Hall Farm, Newcastle
psycho-path.co.uk
Alnwick Round Table Fireworks
Alnwick’s annual firework display is back and better than ever. With food trucks on site and the football club bar open for the night, you won’t go hungry. All entry fees go towards local causes and events meaning you can give back to the community whilst enjoying an evening of fun.
8th November
Alnwick Junior Football Club
alnwickroundtable.co.uk
Thornes Park Fireworks
Expect a traditional firework display, with a low-impact display for those that don’t enjoy loud noises, before the main event a little later in the evening. Rhubarb Radio will entertain, and guests can look forward to funfair rides and street food – from hot fresh doughnuts to halloumi burgers and popping candy cookies.
1st November
Thornes Park, Wakefield
experiencewakefield.co.uk
Spooky Spectacular Fireworks
Mixing Halloween with Bonfire Night for a spook-tacular celebration, Doncaster Racecourse is promising lots of excitement. With gates opening from 3pm, enjoy an afternoon filled with activities, from a kids’ disco and circus workshop to fancy dress. With fairground rides open ‘til late and a firework display to top off the night, this is the perfect event for the whole family.
2nd November
Doncaster Racecourse
doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
Feast and Fireworks
Remember, remember the 5th of November with a special evening of feasting and fireworks at The Devonshire Arms Hotel. Start your evening with a selection of canapés then head to the restaurant to enjoy their carefully curated three-course menu with an autumnal twist. Conclude the night with a spectacular firework display set to music.
5th November
The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, Bolton Abbey Estate
boltonabbeyescapes.co.uk
Driffield Firework Spectacular
Featuring entertainment from radio hosts, a live singer with audience interaction, a funfair and food village, there is guaranteed fun for the whole family here, with a mesmerising firework display to end the evening.
5th November
Driffield Showground
skymagicevents.co.uk
Illuminate the Gardens
Join Sheffield Botanical Gardens for their final show as 2025 marks the last year of Illuminate the Gardens. Determined to go out with a bang, they promise that this year will be better than ever. Alongside street stalls and fairground rides, wander around the gardens and marvel at the various light installations and laser show from the glass pavilions, before witnessing their final fireworks display.
7th–9th November
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
illuminatethegardens.co.uk
Harrogate Stray Charity Bonfire & Fireworks
The Harrogate Round Table is hosting The Stray’s fireworks with a special focus on Martin House Children’s Hospice this year. Enjoy a fabulous evening with live entertainment, a bonfire and a dazzling firework display whilst raising money for charity.
8th November
The Stray, Harrogate
visitnorthyorkshire.com
