Here’s where to watch the best Bonfire Night displays across London and beyond in 2026.
We’re at the edge of autumn and already, Bonfire Night is fast approaching! This year’s event falls on Thursday, November 5, but most of London’s biggest Guy Fawkes’ displays are taking place across the following weekend, with everything from drone shows and giant bonfires to fairground rides, live music and street food on offer.
Several long-running favourites have already confirmed their return for 2026, while some events are expanding significantly. Alexandra Palace has unveiled a new two-day Fireworks & Drone Festival, while Blackheath Fireworks is returning larger than ever after last year’s sell-out revival.
Here are the biggest Bonfire Night events confirmed so far across London and the surrounding area.
Which displays are new or significantly changed in 2026?
Before we dive into our list, readers should know the biggest changes this year are at Alexandra Palace, which has introduced its new ‘Fireworks & Drone Festival format, and Blackheath Fireworks, which has expanded its capacity and added a wider entertainment programme following last year’s successful event.
Blackheath’s new People’s Stage is another notable addition, giving local performers, musicians and community groups a platform at one of London’s largest Bonfire Night events. With several major events already selling tickets or operating pre-sale schemes, Londoners planning ahead may want to book sooner rather than later.
Alexandra Palace Fireworks & Drone Festival
Where: Alexandra Palace Park, N22
When: Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8
Often regarded as London’s biggest fireworks event, Ally Pally returns with a brand-new two-day format in 2026. Visitors can expect a choreographed drone display alongside the traditional fireworks show, plus a giant bonfire, funfair rides, ice skating, street food, bars and live entertainment.
Saturday is designed as a festival-style night out with DJs and London’s largest German Bier Festival, while Sunday offers a more family-focused experience with children’s entertainment and an earlier display. Book here.
Blackheath Fireworks
Where: Blackheath Common, SE3
When: Saturday, November 7
One of London’s most famous Bonfire Night events is returning bigger than ever after last year’s successful comeback. Organisers have expanded the site and expect up to 40,000 visitors, making it one of the largest fireworks celebrations in the capital.
Alongside fireworks, visitors can enjoy performances from DJ Luck & MC Neat and Brandon Block, the return of the ‘Massaoke’ crowd sing-along and the Lords of Lightning spectacle, the Big Belly Comedy Club, a funfair, bars and a larger street food village. New for 2026 is the People’s Stage, which will showcase local performers and community talent across Lewisham. Book here.
Wimbledon Park Fireworks
Where: Wimbledon Park, SW19
When: Thursday, November 5
Merton Council’s hugely popular display returns on Bonfire Night itself. The family-friendly event features a musical fireworks show, funfair attractions, street food and bars, with tickets expected to sell quickly. Visitors can choose between an earlier display aimed at younger children and a later main event, making it one of the most accessible family fireworks nights in South London. Book here.
Morden Park Fireworks
Where: Morden Park, SM4
When: Saturday, November 7
The sister event to Wimbledon Park takes place two days later and is one of South London’s largest organised displays. Guests can choose between an earlier family-friendly show and a later evening spectacle. As well as the fireworks, there will be a funfair, food vendors and bars on site, giving the event more of a festival atmosphere than a traditional Bonfire Night display. Book here.
Battersea Park Fireworks
Where: Battersea Park, SW11
When: Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8
One of London’s most established Bonfire Night events is expected to return for another year, with organisers already operating a pre-sale list for tickets. The event is expected to once again feature separate sessions aimed at families and general audiences, helping it remain one of the capital’s most popular fireworks weekends. Book here.
Coram’s Fields Fireworks
Where: Bloomsbury, WC1
When: Thursday, November 5
Coram’s Fields hosts one of the few remaining major free fireworks displays in central London and is expected to attract thousands of visitors. Adults are permitted entry only if accompanied by a child due to the park’s unique rules. The event’s family-focused atmosphere, fairground attractions and free admission make it a longstanding favourite for parents looking to celebrate Bonfire Night in central London. See here.
Beckenham Fireworks in the Park
Where: Croydon Road Recreation Ground, BR3
When: Saturday, November 7
A long-running community favourite, Beckenham Fireworks in the Park regularly attracts thousands of visitors from across south-east London. Visitors can expect family entertainment, food stalls and a large professionally organised fireworks finale that has become a staple of the local Bonfire Night calendar. Book here.
Southgate Fireworks
Where: The Walker Ground, N14
When: Saturday, November 7
Southgate Fireworks returns with live entertainment, fairground attractions, refreshments and a substantial fireworks display. Held at The Walker Ground, the event attracts spectators from across Enfield, Barnet and north London looking for a large-scale local alternative to Alexandra Palace. Book here.
Ealing and Harrow Fireworks
Where: Byron Park, HA0
When: Saturday, November 7
One of west London’s largest displays, Ealing and Harrow Fireworks, combines Bonfire Night celebrations with Diwali festivities. Food stalls, family entertainment and a funfair are all part of the attraction. The celebrations begin earlier in the day, before culminating in the main fireworks display in the evening. Book here.
Dulwich Fireworks
Where: Dulwich Sports Ground, SE21
When: Saturday, November 7
Dulwich Fireworks remains one of south London’s best-known community displays, attracting large crowds each year. Visitors can enjoy family entertainment, refreshments and attractions before the main display lights up the sky later in the evening. Book here.
Chislehurst Fireworks
Where: Chislehurst Recreation Ground, BR7
When: Saturday, November 7
Regular MyLondon readers will know how much we love Chislehurst, which boasts the capital’s best real ale pub as chosen by CAMRA. Popular with families from south-east London and neighbouring Kent, Chislehurst Fireworks is expected to draw large crowds once again in 2026. Food stalls, fairground rides and a large fireworks show help maintain its reputation as one of the area’s most established Bonfire Night celebrations. Book here.
Bromley Fireworks
Where: Bromley High School, BR1
When: Saturday, November 7
Bromley’s organised Bonfire Night celebrations continue to attract sizeable crowds looking for a traditional evening of fireworks and family entertainment. The borough’s events have long proved popular with local families wanting a professionally organised alternative to private displays. Book here.
Down Hall Fireworks Night
Where: Down Hall Hotel, Hatfield Heath, Essex
When: Sunday, November 8
Set within 110 acres of Essex countryside, Down Hall’s annual Fireworks Night returns on Sunday, November 8. Gates open at 6pm, with children’s entertainment, including a disco and face painting, before the main fireworks display begins at 7pm.
Visitors can enjoy burgers, pizzas, doughnuts and toffee apples, while complimentary tea, coffee and hot chocolate are included with general admission. Those wanting to make a weekend of it can also book VIP terrace packages or overnight stays with views over the display. Book here.
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