With temperatures dropping and evenings drawing in, London is preparing for Guy Fawkes Night, and there is no shortage of fireworks displays across the capital. From long-running favourites to drone and light shows, here are the best places to watch fireworks this Bonfire Night.
Major displays in north and south London
Alexandra Palace, previously voted the UK's top bonfire night celebration, is bringing back its Fireworks and Drone Festival for 2026, from Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, November 8. Day one features a headline outdoor DJ set, London's largest German Bier Festival, and a Queen tribute band, alongside an 8pm display. Sunday offers a family-focused experience with a jungle kids' rave, karaoke with Shaun Williamson, and a 6pm display. Tickets cost £19.50 for adults (16+), £15 for children (11–15), and £6.50 for children under 10.
Battersea Park's Fireworks Display, now in its 75th year, runs on November 7 and November 8, with fairground rides, street food, and mulled wine. Saturday features pre-display sets from Rudimental DJ and Conjunto Sabroso, an 8.30pm fireworks show, and a post-display dance party. Sunday includes Lords of Lightning, a Taylor Swift tribute act, a 7pm display, and a Pop Anthems Afterparty. Gates open at 6pm on Saturday and 4.30pm on Sunday. Adult tickets are £18.60, youth tickets (ages 5–15) £11.50, and children under five go free.
Community events across the capital
Blackheath Common will host a fireworks display on Saturday, November 7, from 5pm to 10pm, with UK Garage icons DJ Luck & MC Neat and 90s house legend Brandon Block headlining the Big Top music stage. Visitors can explore a funfair and a food village with over 60 street food traders and over 150 meters of bars. Tickets start at £16 for adults (16+), £10 for youths (11–15), and £5 for children (0–10).
Walthamstow's Stow Firework Spectacular runs from Thursday, November 5 to Saturday, November 7, with fire performances, a twilight display at 6pm, and a headline show at 8pm. Tickets are £11 for adults (16+), £5 for older children (6–15), £1 for younger children (0–5), and £27 for a family ticket.
Wimbledon Park and Morden Park host sister events on November 5 and November 7 respectively, featuring music-set fireworks, street food, funfairs, and DJ sets from Lisa Maffia and Dean McCullough. Gates open at 5.15pm, with a first fireworks show at 6.45pm and a second session at 7.15pm. The main headline fireworks start at 8.30pm. Tickets cost £15.90 for adults, £11.66 for children (5–15), or £48.76 for a family.
More displays in Barnet, Harrow, Ealing, and beyond
Totteridge Millhillians Cricket Club in Barnet hosts its annual Totteridge Fireworks Night on Friday, November 6, with gates opening at 5.30pm, bonfire lighting at 6.30pm, and the main display at 7.45pm. Adult tickets are £14, child tickets £9.50, and family bundles (two adults and three children) £42.
Byron Park in Harrow combines Bonfire Night with a Diwali showcase on Saturday, November 7, with free entry until 3pm. The event includes a funfair, inflatable park, face painting, henna art, and a musical fireworks display at 7.45pm. VIP tickets are £41.95, adult tickets £15.45, and child tickets (ages 3–15) £11.45.
Ealing Cricket Club's Festival of Fire and Light runs on Saturday, November 7, from 6pm to 10.30pm, with food stalls, rides, bars, and mulled wine. Advance tickets cost £14.50 for adults and £8 for children aged 5–14.
The Walker Ground in Southgate hosts a drone and fireworks extravaganza on Saturday, November 7, with gates opening at 5pm and the main show at 7.30pm. Adult tickets are £15.33, child tickets (up to 16 years) £10.59, and family tickets £45.86.
Chiswick Rugby Club's Community Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, November 7, in association with Maggie's Cancer Charity, donates £2 from every ticket to the cause. Doors open at 5.30pm, the bonfire is lit at 6.30pm, and the main display begins at 7.30pm. Adult tickets cost £12 and children £8.
Danson Park in Bexley hosts an evening of entertainment on Saturday, November 7, in support of The Community Hospice, with gates and funfair opening at 4pm and fireworks at 8pm. Tickets begin at £15 for adults (16+), £9 for children (5–15), and £12 for concessions, with children under 5 and essential companions going free.
Keeping dogs calm during fireworks
National assistance dog charity Support Dogs shared tips with Metro on keeping pets calm during fireworks. Recommendations include walking dogs before dark, closing curtains and blinds, playing relaxing music or television, distracting dogs with toys, creating a safe space at home, and securing doors and windows to prevent escape.
