Bonfire Night falls on Thursday 5 November in 2026, but London’s biggest organised displays are on the weekend after, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November. This guide covers three large displays that list their 2026 details on their own official pages, plus the safety rules worth knowing if you are tempted to watch from a park instead.
We checked these pages on 2 October 2026. Ticket availability, line-ups and timings can change, so use the official links to confirm before you buy or travel. We have not quoted ticket prices here for that reason. If you are planning more autumn outings, see our guides to autumn in London and free museums for a rainy day.
Bonfire Night in London 2026 at a glance
| Bonfire Night | Thursday 5 November 2026 |
| Alexandra Palace | Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November; gates open 16:00 both days; ticketed |
| Blackheath Fireworks | Saturday 7 November, 5:00pm to 10:30pm; tickets via the organiser |
| Battersea Park Fireworks | Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November; separate tickets for each day |
| Book ahead | All three are ticketed, so check availability early |
| Prices | Not quoted here; see the official pages |
Alexandra Palace Fireworks and Drone Festival
The Alexandra Palace festival runs over two days in 2026, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November, with gates opening at 16:00 on both. It is ticketed and set in Alexandra Palace Park. The listed attractions include a giant bonfire, marshmallow toasting, ice skating, funfair rides, street food and a fireworks and drone display.
Saturday adds a headline DJ set, a German bier festival and a Queen tribute band, according to the organiser. Sunday is family-focused, with an earlier display time, a children’s rave and a karaoke singalong. If you are going with young children, Sunday looks like the better fit, but check the timings on the official page.
Blackheath Fireworks
Lewisham Council lists Blackheath Fireworks for Saturday 7 November 2026, from 5:00pm to 10:30pm. Tickets are sold through the organiser, Slammin Events. The programme lists live music, a singalong, fairground rides, a street food village, bars serving mulled wine and hot chocolate, and a new People’s Stage for local talent.
Plan your journey carefully. The council says road closures start at 3:30pm, affecting Blackheath Village, Duke Humphrey Road, Lee Road and Montpelier Vale, and parking and loading restrictions are expected from 10am. All Saints Drive has extended restrictions from 28 October to 5 November for setup and breakdown. Check the council page for the full list.
Battersea Park Fireworks
The Battersea Park Fireworks site lists two separate events on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026, each with its own tickets, and says the event is brought to you by Wandsworth Council. Both nights have live entertainment before and after the fireworks, but the line-ups differ by night, so check the official site for current details. The information page lists gates opening at 6pm on Saturday (no entry after 8pm) and 4:30pm on Sunday (no entry after 6:30pm), with fireworks estimated to start at 8:30pm and 7pm respectively. It says tickets must be bought in advance and are not sold at the gate, are non-refundable and non-transferable, and that there is no re-admission once you leave.
Watching in a park: what to know first
Not every big London park is a good place to watch. The Royal Parks say that organising large gatherings without permission and setting off fireworks or lanterns is a breach of its regulations, enforced by the Metropolitan Police. For Primrose Hill, the Royal Parks announced that in 2025 the park would be closed and locked from 31 October to 9 November, with locking at 10pm each night. We have not seen a 2026 notice, so check the Royal Parks news page before you plan to use it as a viewing spot.
Fireworks and sparkler safety
London Fire Brigade strongly recommends going to a public display rather than running your own. If you do use fireworks at home, its fireworks safety guidance says:
- You must be 18 or over to buy and use fireworks
- Look for CE or UKCA marks, and avoid Category 4 fireworks, which are for professionals
- Plan your display to finish before 11pm; the Bonfire Night extension runs to midnight
- Light fireworks at arm’s length using a taper, and never return to one that has been lit
- Sparklers burn at very high temperatures, so avoid giving them to children under 5, use gloves, and put used sparklers in cold water straight away
Getting there and planning the evening
- Buy tickets from the official page for each event, not from resale listings.
- Use the TfL Journey Planner or National Rail for your date, and check for weekend engineering works.
- Expect crowds and queues at busy times, and arrive in good time for the gates and entry.
- Dress for a cold evening in a field, with waterproof shoes and layers.
- Decide whether you want Saturday or Sunday: the family-focused programme at Alexandra Palace is on the Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bonfire Night in 2026?
Bonfire Night is Thursday 5 November 2026. The three big displays in this guide are on the weekend of 7 and 8 November.
Are London fireworks displays free?
The three displays here are ticketed. We have not confirmed any large free displays for 2026, so check your local borough website for smaller events.
Can I watch fireworks from a London park?
It depends on the park and the year. The Royal Parks say setting off fireworks or lanterns without permission breaches its regulations, and Primrose Hill was closed in 2025, so check the park’s own notices first.
More from London
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