Bonfire Night & Fireworks

Bath's skies will light up for Bonfire Night, with magical firework displays around the city.

What is Bonfire Night?

Traditionally, you'll find the most fireworks on Bonfire Night (or Guy Fawkes Night), which is celebrated on 5 November every year in the UK, to commemorate Guy Fawkes’s unsuccessful Gunpowder Plot in 1605.

Firework displays in Bath

The Rec, home to Bath Rugby, will be putting on a dazzling fireworks display for the city centre on Saturday 7 November, with all proceeds going to charity.

On the outskirts of Bath, or further out, you can watch fireworks on top of Lansdown at Bath Racecourse on Friday 6 November, or enjoy some Fireworks Set to Music at Avon Valley Adventure Park from 5 - 7 November.

Low-noise & firework-free events

If you’re sensitive to loud noises, several venues host low-noise displays, including a free Bonfire Night event at Bath City Farm, which will not have fireworks but will have great view sof other displays across the city!

Check back here as we update with all the latest displays.

Frequently asked questions

When is Bonfire Night in Bath? Bonfire Night is held each year on 5 November, however many displays are taking place across the weekend of 6 and 7 November.

Where can I see fireworks in Bath on 5 November? There are quite a few firework displays on Thursday 5 November 2026 in and around Bath, including at Park Farm and at Avon Valley Adventure Park just outside the city.

Are there any firework-free events in Bath? Yes, there is a firework-free Bonfire Night event at Bath City Farm.

Are there any free fireworks events in Bath? The firework displays confirmed so far in and around Bath are all ticketed, however the Bonfire Night event at Bath City Farm is free but does not have fireworks.

Where is a good viewpoint for watching the firework in Bath? You can get a free view of firework displays from several parks across the city, including Alexandra Park.

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