Grab a sparkler in one hand and a toffee apple in the other, then watch in awe as twinkling colours light up the sky at these firework displays in Bristol!
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 Bristol
Every year, Bristol marks Bonfire Night with a series of spectacular family-friendly firework displays in and around the city, from community firework celebrations at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in Bishopston, Imperial Sports Ground in Brislington and Canford Park in Westbury-on-Trym. You'll also find large firework displays on the outskirts of the city in Downend, Kingswood, Chew Valley and Thornbury.
As Bonfire Night falls midweek in 2026, some firework displays are being held the weekend after including Fireworks at Sea at The Grand Pier in Weston-Super-Mare on Saturday 14 November 2026.
If you want to keep with tradition, on 5 November 2026 you can watch the displays across the city from the rooftop terrace at Clifton Observatory, or enjoy fireworks set to music at Avon Valley Adventure Park in Keynsham, just a short distance from Bristol.
Low-noise & firework-free events
If you’re sensitive to loud noises, several venues host low-noise displays (including one at Old Down Country Park on the northern outskirts of the city) or firework-free events like the Bonfire Night event in Victoria Park in Bedminster, which are ideal for families (and pets!).
New Year's Eve fireworks in Bristol
There are also firework displays to celebrate other occasions throughout the year in Bristol, such as New Year’s Eve. More events are added to the website every day, so keep checking this page for updates.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bonfire Night in Bristol? Bonfire Night is held each year on 5 November.
Where can I see fireworks in Bristol on 5 November? There are quite a few firework displays on Thursday 5 November 2026 in and around Bristol, including at Old Down Country Park and at Avon Valley Adventure Park.
Are there any low-noise or firework-free events in Bristol? Yes, there are low-noise fireworks at Old Down Country Park and a forework-free event at Victoria Park.
Are there any free fireworks events in Bristol? Yes, the Bradley Stoke Fireworks Display is free although donations are encouraged which go toward annual nominated charities.
Are there any fireworks on the Clifton Suspension Bridge? No, The Clifton Suspension Bridge does not host firework displays at the bridge on 5th November or New Year’s Eve.
