London Bonfire Night & Fireworks 2026: Where to Watch Across the Boroughs
Your borough-by-borough guide to the best Bonfire Night fireworks displays across London on and around 5 November 2026 — from Alexandra Palace to Battersea Park.
Every 5 November, London lights up. From huge ticketed spectaculars to free community bonfires, almost every one of the capital's 32 boroughs puts on some kind of fireworks display around Bonfire Night. This is our borough-by-borough guide to where to watch in 2026 — what each display is known for, roughly when it happens and what to expect — so you can find the perfect show close to home. Displays sell out and details change every year, so always confirm dates, times and tickets on the official organiser's website before you set off. For more seasonal ideas, browse things to do across London.
When is Bonfire Night 2026?
Bonfire Night — also known as Guy Fawkes Night — falls on Thursday 5 November 2026. Because it lands midweek, most of London's big organised displays will take place across the surrounding weekends of 31 October–1 November and 7–8 November, with some events running on the night itself. Always check each organiser's official listing, as popular displays regularly sell out well in advance.
North London
North London hosts some of the capital's biggest and most scenic displays, with skyline views that make the most of the pyrotechnics.
- Alexandra Palace (Haringey): One of London's premier fireworks festivals, with a German-style beer festival, funfair, fire garden and an unbeatable panorama of the city skyline behind the display. Ticketed and hugely popular — book early.
- LANCEd / Lanes displays (Enfield): Enfield's community displays offer a more relaxed, family-friendly night, typically with a bonfire, funfair and food stalls. Check the borough's official listings for this year's venue.
- Camden community displays (Camden): Look out for local park-based fireworks around Camden and the Hampstead area, plus superb free skyline views from Parliament Hill on Hampstead Heath.
South London
South of the river you'll find a mix of large ticketed events and beloved community bonfires, several set in expansive parks.
- Battersea Park (Wandsworth): A long-running, professionally choreographed display set to music in a spectacular riverside park — one of the most reliable big shows in the south. Ticketed.
- Crystal Palace Park (Bromley): A large community fireworks night in a historic park, usually with funfair rides and food stalls alongside the main display.
- Blackheath (Lewisham / Greenwich): One of London's largest traditionally free displays on the wide-open heath, drawing huge crowds — arrive early and dress warmly.
- Brockwell Park (Lambeth): A popular community bonfire and fireworks display with brilliant views back towards the central London skyline.
East London
East London's displays range from riverside spectaculars to lively local park events across its fast-changing neighbourhoods.
- Victoria Park (Tower Hamlets): A major fireworks display in one of East London's best-loved parks, typically with food, drink and a festival atmosphere. Often ticketed — check ahead.
- Wanstead Flats (Redbridge / Newham): A big open-space display on the edge of Epping Forest, popular with families from across the eastern boroughs.
- Fairlop Waters (Redbridge): A country-park setting for a family-friendly fireworks night with a funfair and lakeside views.
West London
West London balances polished ticketed shows with friendly borough-run community displays.
- Ravenscourt Park & borough displays (Hammersmith & Fulham): Hammersmith & Fulham typically stages a well-organised community fireworks night — check the council's official events page for this year's location and tickets.
- Kew & Old Deer Park area (Richmond upon Thames): Richmond's displays make the most of the borough's riverside parkland; expect a scenic, family-oriented evening.
- Ealing community fireworks (Ealing): Look out for organised displays in Ealing's larger parks, usually with funfairs and food stalls for a full night out.
Central London & the River Thames
Central London doesn't host a single official Bonfire Night display, but the river and its bridges offer atmospheric vantage points to catch fireworks going off across the skyline.
- South Bank & the bridges (Lambeth / Westminster): Walk the river between Westminster and Tower Bridge and you'll often glimpse multiple borough displays lighting up the horizon at once.
- Primrose Hill & Parliament Hill (Camden): These elevated free viewpoints give a sweeping panorama — perfect for watching distant displays pop across the whole city.
- Greenwich Park (Greenwich): The hill by the Royal Observatory frames the skyline beautifully, making it a favourite free spot to watch fireworks across the east and centre.
Tips for a Safe & Stress-Free Bonfire Night
A little planning goes a long way on the busiest night of the autumn.
- Book ticketed displays early: The big shows — Alexandra Palace, Battersea Park, Victoria Park — regularly sell out. Buy in advance and avoid inflated resale prices.
- Plan your transport: Stations near major displays get extremely busy. Check for any Tube or rail changes, and expect queues leaving the venue.
- Wrap up warm and arrive early: Early November nights are cold and the best free viewing spots fill fast. Bring layers, gloves and a hot drink.
- Keep pets and little ones in mind: Loud displays can distress pets and young children — plan accordingly and consider quieter, smaller community events.
- Always check official listings: Dates, venues and ticketing change every year. Confirm details on each organiser's official website before travelling.
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