Bonfire Night 2026: London Fires on the Weekend
Alexandra Palace, Battersea Park and Blackheath all fire on 7–8 November, while Lewes holds its bonfire on Thursday 5 November with stations shut and roads closed.
Bonfire Night is a Thursday this year, so London’s three big ticketed displays have moved to Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November. In each case, Sunday is the earlier, family-friendly night. Lewes keeps the date, Thursday 5 November, and its council is again asking visitors to stay away.
London’s ticketed displays
| Display | Dates | Gates | Fireworks | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Palace Fireworks & Drone Festival | Sat 7, Sun 8 Nov | 16:00 | 20:00 Sat; 18:00 Sun | From £11.50 |
| Battersea Park Fireworks | Sat 7, Sun 8 Nov | 18:00 Sat; 16:30 Sun | ~20:30 Sat; ~19:00 Sun | Adults £16.70; 5–15 £11.50; under-5s free |
| Blackheath Fireworks | Sat 7 Nov | 17:00 | 20:00 | Adults from £16; 11–15 £10; under-10s £5 |
Alexandra Palace puts on fireworks and a drone show over the two days. Saturday is billed as a party night with an Eats Everything DJ set and a German beer festival. Sunday is a family day with a kids’ rave and a karaoke singalong. Both nights have a bonfire, ice skating and a funfair. There’s also a new viewing option on the Summit rooftop.
At Battersea Park Fireworks, tickets must be bought in advance, and none are sold at the gate. Saturday’s gates close at 20:00 and Sunday’s at 18:30, with no entry after that. Under-5s go free but still need a ticket. Bags are searched, and sparklers aren’t allowed. The nearest stations are Battersea Park, Queenstown Road and Battersea Power Station.
Blackheath Fireworks runs on the Common from 17:00 to 22:00, and Lewisham Council expects about 40,000 people. Under-18s must be with an adult, and each adult can bring up to four children. Fairground rides cost extra. Blackheath station is a seven-minute walk.
Lewes: Thursday 5 November
According to Lewes District Council, trains won’t call at Lewes, Falmer, Cooksbridge, Glynde or Southease from 17:00 on 5 November until the start of service on Friday 6 November. Road closures start at 16:45, and some roads stay shut until 01:00 or 02:00. Parking restrictions start at noon, and cars may be towed from some streets from 14:00. Police and staff will be at Brighton station to spot people heading for the bonfire.
Sources
- Alexandra Palace, Fireworks & Drone Festival 2026
- Alexandra Palace, Fireworks & Drone Festival 2026 event site
- Battersea Park Fireworks, Saturday 7th Nov
- Battersea Park Fireworks, Sunday 8th Nov
- Battersea Park Fireworks, Information
- Lewisham Council, Tickets now on sale for Blackheath Fireworks 2026, 8 Sep 2026
- Blackheath Fireworks, FAQs
- Blackheath Fireworks, Blackheath Fireworks 2026
- Lewes and Eastbourne Councils, Lewes bonfire travel information, updated 17 Sep 2026
- Lewes and Eastbourne Councils, Lewes Bonfire FAQs, updated 17 Sep 2026
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