The big fireworks weekend, Remembrance Sunday, the first Christmas lights and markets: everything worth doing in London on 7 and 8 November 2026.
Things to do in London this weekend: 7 and 8 November 2026
The short version: this is London’s big fireworks weekend. Alexandra Palace and Battersea Park have displays on both Saturday and Sunday, and Blackheath on Saturday. Sunday 8 November is Remembrance Sunday, with the national service at the Cenotaph. In between, the West End lights are on, the Christmas markets are open and the new Harry Potter shop has its first weekend.
Below is the weekend day by day, with times, prices and what to book. Every listing has been checked against the organiser and a second source.
This weekend at a glance
| When | What | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, display 8pm | Alexandra Palace fireworks and drone show | From about £18 |
| Sat, display about 8.30pm | Battersea Park fireworks | Adults about £17 to £18 |
| Sat, display 8pm | Blackheath fireworks | Adults £16 |
| Sat, main show 8.30pm | Morden Park fireworks | Adults £15.90 |
| Sun, 11am | Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph | Free |
| Sun, display 6pm | Alexandra Palace family fireworks | From about £18 |
| Sun, display about 7pm | Battersea Park family fireworks | Adults about £17 to £18 |
| All weekend | Christmas markets, lights, skating | Mostly free to browse |
Saturday 7 November: fireworks night
Alexandra Palace
Gates open at 4pm. The drone show by Celestial comes first, then the fireworks at 8pm, with DJ Eats Everything and a German beer festival in the Great Hall. The funfair, ice rink and street food are on all evening. Alexandra Palace station is a short uphill walk, or take the W3 from Wood Green.
Blackheath
One of London’s biggest displays, on Blackheath Common from 5pm to 10pm, with the fireworks at 8pm. About 40,000 people go. There’s a fairground, a street food village, comedy and live music. Adults £16, ages 11 to 15 £10, under-10s £5. Blackheath station is a few minutes’ walk.
Battersea Park
Gates open at 6pm on Saturday, with the fireworks at about 8.30pm. Adult tickets are around £17 to £18, children aged 5 to 15 £11.50, and under-5s free but need a ticket.
Morden Park
Merton Council’s second Fireworks in the Park: gates at 5.15pm, a smaller display for young children at 6.45pm and the main display at 8.30pm. Adults £15.90.
Smaller displays include Dulwich, Beckenham, Harrow, Walthamstow and Southgate. Every display is in our London fireworks guide.
Sunday 8 November: Remembrance and family fireworks
Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph
The national service on Whitehall begins with the two-minute silence at 11am. Arrive early, as viewing areas fill up and roads around Whitehall close. See Remembrance Sunday 2026 in London.
Family fireworks evenings
Sunday is the better night for younger children. Alexandra Palace’s family evening has its drone show and fireworks at 6pm, with a marshmallow firepit and a kids’ rave. At Battersea Park, gates open at 4.30pm and the fireworks start at about 7pm.
All weekend: Christmas is starting
- Christmas lights are on in Carnaby and Regent Street. Walk them with our free lights walk
- Markets are open in Leicester Square and on the South Bank. See Christmas markets
- Skating at Leicester Square and Glide at Battersea Power Station. See ice skating
- Spirit of Christmas Fair at Olympia: its last weekend, until 5pm on Sunday. See the fair guide
- Harry Potter Shop Oxford Street: its first weekend. Expect queues. See the shop guide
If it rains
The new Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize opened at the National Portrait Gallery on 5 November, and the free museums are always an option. See London when it rains and art exhibitions this winter.
Tips for fireworks night
- Buy tickets online. Some displays don’t sell on the night
- Dress warmly and wear shoes you can stand in for hours
- Agree a meeting point with children
- Allow plenty of time to get home. Trains near the big displays are very busy afterwards
Frequently asked questions
What fireworks are on in London this weekend?
Alexandra Palace and Battersea Park on Saturday and Sunday, Blackheath and Morden Park on Saturday, plus smaller local displays.
What time is the Remembrance Sunday service?
The two-minute silence at the Cenotaph is at 11am on Sunday 8 November.
Are there free things to do in London this weekend?
Yes. The Christmas lights, the markets in Leicester Square and on the South Bank, and the free museums.
Sources
- Time Out: Alexandra Palace fireworks 2026
- Lewisham Council: Blackheath Fireworks
- IanVisits: London fireworks 2026
- Visit London: Bonfire Night fireworks 2026
- JustPark: Spirit of Christmas Fair
Last checked: 1 November 2026. Image: Simeon87, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
