London’s big fireworks displays for Bonfire Night 2026: Alexandra Palace, Battersea Park, Blackheath and more, with dates, times, prices and the free one.
Bonfire Night fireworks in London 2026: dates, times and tickets
Bonfire Night falls on Thursday 5 November 2026, but most of London’s big fireworks displays are on the weekend after, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November. Nearly all of them are ticketed, and the popular ones sell out, so it is worth booking now.
Here are the main displays, with dates, times and adult prices as listed by the organisers.
Alexandra Palace Fireworks and Drone Festival
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November. Gates open at 4pm both days. On Saturday the fireworks start at 8pm, after a drone show by Celestial, with DJ Eats Everything and a German beer festival in the Great Hall. Sunday is the family day, with fireworks and drones at 6pm, a marshmallow firepit and a kids’ rave.
Adult tickets started at £18, and the final release is £19.50. Children’s tickets are cheaper. Ice skating, a funfair and street food run on both days.
Battersea Park Fireworks
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November. Wandsworth Council’s display is one of the most popular in south London. On Saturday, gates open at 6pm. On Sunday, the evening starts earlier, with gates at 4.30pm and fireworks at about 7pm, which suits younger children. Adult tickets are around £17 to £18, children aged 5 to 15 pay £11.50, and under-5s go free but still need a ticket.
Blackheath Fireworks
Saturday 7 November, 5pm to 10pm, display at 8pm. About 40,000 people come to Blackheath Common for this one. Along with the fireworks there is a fairground, a street food village, comedy, a Big Top with DJ Luck and MC Neat, and a new People’s Stage for local acts. Tickets are £16 for adults, £10 for ages 11 to 15 and £5 for under-10s, and there are family tickets. Fairground rides cost extra.
Wimbledon Park and Morden Park
Merton Council runs Fireworks in the Park twice: Thursday 5 November at Wimbledon Park and Saturday 7 November at Morden Park. Gates open at 5.15pm, a smaller show for young children starts at 6.45pm, and the main display is at 8.30pm. Adult tickets are £15.90.
Smaller local displays
- Stow Firework Spectacular, Walthamstow: 5, 6 and 7 November, from 4pm, display at 8pm. Adults £11.
- Dulwich Sports Club: Saturday 7 November, display at 7pm. Under-12s pay about £1.66. Tickets aren’t sold on the night.
- Beckenham Charity Fireworks: Saturday 7 November at Croydon Road Recreation Ground, with a quieter display at 6pm and the main one at 7.30pm.
- Harrow, Byron Park: Saturday 7 November, fireworks around 7.45pm, free daytime entry before the ticketed evening.
Is there a free fireworks display in London?
Yes, one in central London: Coram’s Fields in Bloomsbury, on Thursday 5 November. It opens at 3.30pm and the fireworks start at 6pm. It is free, but adults can only go in with a child. Victoria Park isn’t holding a display this year.
For more ideas that month, see things to do in London in November.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bonfire Night 2026?
Thursday 5 November 2026. Most big London displays are on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November.
What is the best fireworks display in London?
Alexandra Palace, Battersea Park and Blackheath are the biggest. Alexandra Palace has the best views over the city.
Are London fireworks displays free?
Most are ticketed. Coram’s Fields on 5 November is free for families with children.
Sources
- Lewisham Council: Blackheath Fireworks 2026
- Time Out: Alexandra Palace fireworks 2026
- Visit London: best Bonfire Night fireworks 2026
- IanVisits: London fireworks 2026
- JustPark: London fireworks 2026
Last checked: 24 October 2026. Prices go up as cheaper releases sell out, so check the organiser’s site before booking. Image: paulsimpson1976, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
