Where To See Bonfire Night Fireworks in London 2024
It’s no secret that the city goes all out to impress on Guy Fawkes Night, and there’s a wealth of spectacular firework displays that you’re certain to remember, remember this weekend. Whether you decide to watch the beautiful festival lights up Ally Pally’s panoramic viewpoint, or the largest fireworks display in South London, you’re guaranteed to have a blast at the best bonfire night celebrations.
1. Battersea Park Fireworks
Battersea Park’s annual fireworks extravaganza is back with a series of spectacular displays, a roaring bonfire to huddle round, and an entire market of street food stalls to pick up a winter warmer or two. This year, they’re making the most of the affair with live music and DJ sets spinning until 11pm, and classic fairground rides including dodgems and a Ferris wheel to take in the vibrant lights from above, alongside a full family-friendly day on the Sunday.
2-3 November 2024
Location: Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ
2. Barnes Bonfire Night
This weekend, you’ll get the chance to light the bonfire at Barnes Bonfire Night - that is, if you bring along the ‘Best Guy’ for their annual competition. Flames aside, prepare to have a boogie with live music from The Connection and special DJ sets, indulge in the BBQ’d hot dogs and burgers as well as mulled drinks from the bar, and catch the truly stunning firework display over the Thames. Tickets go on sale October 10th.
5 November 2024
Location: Barnes Sports Club, The Club House, 261 Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9QL
3. Richmond Family Fireworks
Richmond’s Athletics Grounds are being transformed for their annual fireworks extravaganza - and if we’re going by last year's spectacular, it’s set to be a sight to behold. Bring together your family and friends to enjoy tons of food traders, mulled wine stands, live entertainment, and countless funfair rides before the grand Phoenix Fireworks show kicks off at 7pm.
3 November 2024
Location: Richmond Athletic Ground, The Athletic Ground, Kew Foot Rd, Richmond TW9 2SS
4. Stow Firework Spectacular
For two nights of impressive, flaming fireworks (including rockets!), fire eating performances, a funfair full of fun games and food stalls, as well as a family-friendly low noise firework display in Waltham Forest.
8-9 November 2024
Location: Walthamstow Cricket Tennis and Squash Club
5. Ally Pally Fireworks Festival
We couldn’t mention Bonfire night without mentioning Ally Pally now, could we? The ‘Glastonbury of Fireworks’ making a spectacular return this weekend, and Londoners are guaranteed to have a blast tuning into live music, legendary DJ sets from the likes of Artful Dodger and the Cuban Brothers, and their famous fireworks display that lights up the city skyline. Whether you’re just interested in the colourful extravaganza or you want to make a night of it, there’s ticket options with entry to the German Bier Festival and even the chance to glide the night away with an ice disco.
1-2 November 2024
Location: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY