Bonfire Night fireworks Bristol 2023: 12 events, firework displays and how to book tickets

Fireworks and bonfires will be lighting up the skies of Bristol this weekend, remembering the ill-fated Guy Fawkes.

This year, November 5 falls on a Sunday so tickets for fireworks shows and Bonfire Night events are likely to sell out quickly, and there will also be events on the Friday and Saturday before.

Here is a list of 12 firework displays happening in and around Bristol to celebrate Bonfire Night. And if we’ve missed your local event, get in touch and we’ll update the list.

Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park

Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park’s Fireworks to Music will take place Friday 3 November, Saturday 4 November, and Sunday 5 November, with fireworks starting at around 7pm, at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park, Pixash Lane, Keynsham, BS31 1TP.

Gloucestershire County Cricket Club

Fireworks at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club at Seat Unique Stadium, Nevil Road, BS7 9EJ on Friday 3 November 2023 promises a range of food, games and stalls, with the evening climaxing with a fabulous fireworks spectacle. Tickets are priced at £10 for Adults and £5 for Juniors (16 and under). Children aged 3 and under are free but are still required to claim a free ticket. Gates 5pm, display 6.45pm. Adults £10, children under-16 £5, three and under go free. Tickets from here.

Downend

Downend Round Table Fireworks will take place on Friday 3 November 2023, at King George V Playing Fields, Westerleigh Road, Downend, BS16 6AH. Gates 5pm, last entry 8pm. Adults £8, children (3-17) £6. Children aged 2 and under enter free. No dogs allowed.

Almondsbury

Almondsbury Fireworks 2023 (A Tribute To Star Wars) takes place on Friday 3 November 2023 at Gloucester Road, Almondsbury, BS32 4AA. Not only will there be fireworks choreographed to music but this year they’re adding in Laser & Pyro shows too. Expect Star Wars themed entertainment including Jabba the Hut’s lair, Lightsaber school, walkabout characters and more. Gates 4pm. Adults £10, children £5.

Westbury-on-Trym

Bristol Fireworks Fiesta at Canford Park, Bristol’s largest charity event of the year returns on Saturday 4 November 2023 at Canford Lane, Bristol BS9 3NX. Gates 5.30pm. Last admission 7pm. Advance tickets only from here.

Stockwood

BTRA Professional Firework Display, BTRA Sports Ground, Stockwood Lane, Stockwood, BS14 8SJ. Sunday November 5, gates open 5.30pm, 7pm display. £6 adults, £3 kids, £15 family (two adults and two kids), cash and card accepted. Licensed bar and food at ‘reasonable’ prices.

Knowle

Knowle Cricket Club, Broadwalk, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2RD. Sunday 5 November, 4.30pm gates, 7pm fireworks. Adults £7, children £4, family £20, tickets on gate, card and cash payments. Food and drink available.

Henleaze

Henleaze Community Fireworks at Henleaze Infant School, Park Grove, BS9 4LG on Saturday 4 November 2023. Doors from 5pm, last entry 6.50pm, display 7pm. Adults £7, kids £5, preschoolers free. Licensed bars, hog roast, pizzas, burgers, hot dogs, tuck shop, UV face painting, rides and mini disco. Tickets on sale October 16.

Bradley Stoke

Bradley Stoke Fireworks Display, Bradley Stoke on Sunday 5 November 2023 at Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL. This is a free display. There will be a collection for the mayor’s charities.

Patchway

Patchway Fireworks to Music 2023 on Saturday 4th November from 5pm to 9pm at Norman Scott Park, Bristol, BS34 5JR. Tickets are priced at £5 for Adults and £3 for 16 and under.

Clifton

Bonfire Night at Clifton Observatory on Sunday 5th November from 6pm to 11pm at Clifton Observatory, Litfield Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LT. Visitors can enjoy the Bristol skyline lit by firework displays from the rooftop terrace, with a backdrop of music and the open bar serving a range of alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. There is no official Clifton Observatory fireworks display. Tickets are priced at £11.25 for Adults and £6 for 14 and under.

Old Down

The Low Noise Fireworks 2023 takes place on Friday 3 November, Saturday 4 November, and Sunday 5 November from 5pm to 7.30 pm at Old Down Country Park, Foxholes Ln, Old Down, Bristol BS32 4PG. Tickets are priced at £13 for Adults and £9 for Juniors (15 and under). Children aged 2 and under are free but are still required to claim a free ticket.