Check out these fun fireworks in London.
"Remember, remember, the 5th of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot." Grab your camping chair, sip a hot chocolate and relax while watching mesmerising displays of light and fireworks in London. London has a vast number of Bonfire Night events for people of all ages. From the yearly Alexandra Palace show all the way to Richmond, these are the best places to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night and watch the fireworks displays over London.
Alexandra Palace
This year Ally Pally will have two days of festivities rather than the usual one. The pleasantries include fireworks, great tunes and the usual gorgeous London skyline to top it all off. The pre-fireworks drone show will return after its debut last year, paired with the entertainment programme. This year's sets include DJ Luck & MC Neat, alongside Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton tribute acts. Street food stalls will also be available, along with an ice disco, a German beer festival, and, of course, a bonfire. Available on Friday, 31 October and Saturday, 1 November 2025.
GO: Visit fireworks.london for more information.
Battersea Park
Battersea Park’s celebrations return this year with two days of fireworks displays. Saturday, 1 November, will see a fireworks display, fire shows, DJs, and a variety of food and drinks. Sunday, 2 Novembe,r will be the family-friendly celebration, with an earlier start time and lots of child-friendly activities. Head on over to Battersea Power Station if you want to watch the display in absolute luxury, from the top of one of the chimneys at Lift 109.
GO: Visit batterseaparkfireworks.com for more information.
Barnes
Barnes Sports Club will be hosting the celebration in the area this year, with a traditional bonfire, music, hot mulled wine, a bar, live music from Papa George, and the renowned fireworks display. Additionally, there will be a classic Best Guy competition, with the winner lighting the bonfire. It will be on Saturday, 8 November.
GO: Visit barnessportsclub.com for more information.
Beckenham
Running for almost 80 years, Beckenham’s Bonfire Night celebrations are renowned for their spectacular energy and philanthropy. This is a great way to enjoy fireworks in London, and it is ideal if you’re looking for something more family-friendly, as there’s a quieter display at 6pm before the main one at 7.45pm. Both include music, vast amounts of food, and a funfair. Available on Saturday, 8 November 2025.
GO: Visit beckenhamfireworks.com for more information.
Blackheath Fireworks
Blackheath's annual fireworks display has returned for the first time since 2019. This year, they’ve partnered with Slammin Events (the company running Ally Pally's fireworks display) to bring a brand new event to southeast London. Guests can expect the full fireworks display, a fairground, live music by DJ Spoony and Heavy Beat Brass Band, interactive shows in a Big Top arena and stand-up comedy performances. Furthermore, there will also be 30 independent food and drink stalls, including famed hot potato legends Spud Bros and local craft beer at Craftworx.
GO: Visit https://tickets.blackheathfireworks.com for more information.
Coram’s Fields Fireworks Display
On a smaller scale, Camden’s Coram Fields provides a more family-focused fireworks event, starting at 3.30pm with performances from local youth groups, funfair rides, food stalls, and 20 minutes of fireworks starting at 6pm. As one of the few free entry fireworks displays in London, it’s expected to fill up early on, so get down there early to snag a space.
GO: Visit https://coramsfields.org for more information.
Dulwich Fireworks
Dulwich Sports Club’s fireworks are a guaranteed good time and widely popular. Tickets aren’t available to buy on the night as the event usually sells out. Guests can expect live music to soundtrack the fireworks and plenty of food and drinks stalls, including mulled wine, BBQ, Indian food, and so much more.
GO: Visit https://dulwichsports.co.uk for more information.
Morden Park & Wimbledon Park
Merton Borough Council is getting bigger and better this year with four musical shows across both Morden Park and Wimbledon Park. Gates for both open at 5.15pm, and an earlier fireworks show for younger kids starts at 6.45pm, then the main one at 8.30pm. The annual funfair returns too, open until 10pm. Fireworks displays take place on Wednesday, 5 November and then again on Saturday, 8 November 2025.
GO: Visit merton.gov.uk for more information.
Richmond
Richmond Athletic Ground will host a fireworks display choreographed to music, with funfair rides, mulled wine, candy floss and popcorn stalls. A sweet addition comes in the form of a happy hour running at the bars from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. It will take place on Sunday, 2 November 2025.
GO: Visit irvinleisure.co.uk for more information.
Walthamstow
Walthamstow Cricket, Tennis and Squash Club’s annual fireworks are back for the 7th year. Guests can expect fire performers, a kid-friendly fireworks display and the main display later in the evening. Funfair rides will take place in between the displays, and mulled wine and street food will also be available. Running on Wednesday 5, Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November 2025.
GO: Visit stowfireworkspectacular.co.uk for more information.
