Bonfire Night and firework events around Birmingham and the West Midlands 2024
Get your wellies out and your woollies on, it's time to ooh and aah at the sky at night. Yes, Bonfire Night is nearly upon us. This year, November 5 falls on a Tuesday so many events are taking place either the weekend before or after.
Either way, there are some pretty spectacular displays planned around Birmingham and the West Midlands. You can enjoy enormous bonfires, light shows, fireworks, cosy food and drink and fairgrounds.
This guide has all the details you need to know about events happening across Birmingham, Solihull the Black Country and Worcestershire. Most require tickets so it's best to check in advance rather than trying to just turn up at the gate. We will keep updating this guide with more events as they are announced in the run up to November 5. Tell us where you will be going in the comments below.
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Edgbaston Stadium
More than 600 drones are set to light the city skies as part of the 'Evolution’ drone show – a first of its kind display to be shown in Birmingham. The traditional fireworks at Edgbaston Stadium will be replaced with a light show to take audiences on 'a mesmerising journey through time and space'.
Designed by Celestial, the narrated story will start with the Big Bang and and course through time to modern day with changeable, colourful LED lights. Taking place on Saturday, October 26, the gates open at 5.30pm, with food and drink stalls serving refreshments while a live DJ plays ahead of the show starting at 7.30pm. Find out more and book tickets via the Yuup website.
Solihull Round Table Fireworks
The Solihull Round Table Fireworks 2024 features a 20-minute professional fireworks display, a bonfire, and a fun-filled atmosphere for families. There will be hot food and drinks on offer plus a funfair with rides and games for all ages.
Organised by volunteers, all the profits go to local charities. It takes place at Tudor Grange Park on Saturday, November 2 from 4.30pm to 9.30pm. Find out more and book tickets here
Monkspath Hall Road, Solihull, B91 3LU
Himley Hall and Park Bonfire and Fireworks
This year's Himley Hall bonfire event has a 'Splash of Colour' theme as the sky will be 'painted like a rainbow to a soundtrack of songs with colour in the title'. Think Brown Eyed Girl and Purple Rain.
Taking place on Saturday, November 2, this is said to be the largest local authority run event in the UK. It features a 30-minute fireworks display choreographed to music, a giant fun fair, live entertainment including a Heart radio presenter and large screens to bring the theme to life.
There's also a night market and food and drinks stalls. You can even pre-book a seat in the premium viewing area. Find out more and book tickets via the Himley Hall and Park website.
Himley Hall and Park, Himley Road, Himley, Dudley, DY3 4DF
Wolverhampton 'Paint the Sky' Fireworks
Wolverhampton’s annual fireworks display promises to 'Paint the sky' in displays crafted by two-time British Fireworks Champions Komodo Fireworks. Taking place on Friday, November 1 at West Park, there are two displays - one for children that is choreographed to music and has 'less bangs for delicate ears'.
Then there's the main display, again choreographed to some of the biggest hits, where 'every firework will dance in time to the beat and light the night sky'. Families can also enjoy a fun fair, food, bar and live music. A ‘Now I’m Here – Queen tribute band’ will be on stage until 10pm. Find out more, including where to park, and book tickets via the Komodo Events website.
West Park, Park Road West, Wolverhampton WV1 4PH
Kings Heath Cricket and Sports Club Bonfire Night
The Kings Heath Cricket and Sports Club Bonfire Night event takes place on Sunday, November 10. You can get early bird discounted tickets if you book before October 19.
Gates open at 4.30pm and there will be fireworks, a bar, DJ and fairground. Find out more here
247 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6DT
Kings Norton RF Club Bonfire and Firework Spectacular
Kings Norton RF Club's bonfire event takes place on Saturday, November 9. Gates open at 5.30pm, there will be a bouncy castle and slide and children’s entertainer from 6pm.
The bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and there will be fireworks at 7.30pm followed by a live band at 8pm. You can also enjoy a BBQ and bar. The event is raising money for junior rugby. Advance tickets only, none available on the night. Find out more via the Facebook page here
Tamworth Castle Grounds Fireworks Spectacular
The Tamworth Castle Grounds Fireworks Spectacular is back for 2024 and is once again free with no tickets required. This year's fireworks will be set to music 'through the decades’, lighting up the skies above Tamworth.
Taking place on Saturday, November 2, gates open at 5pm where you can enjoy a fun fair and food and drink stalls ahead of the fireworks at 7pm.
Organised by Tamworth Borough Council, the event has become a firm favourite in the town’s annual calendar of events pulling in around 25,000 visitors in previous years, so please allow ample time for travel and parking to make the most of this event. Find out more, particularly about road closures, via the Tamworth Arts and Events website.
Tamworth Castle Grounds, Riverdrive, Tamworth, B79 7ND
Sutton Coldfield Rugby Club's Bonfire Night
Sutton Coldfield Rugby Club's annual Bonfire Night event is taking place on Tuesday, November 5. Gates open at 5.30pm and the bonfire will be lit around 6.30pm followed by a fireworks display at 7.30pm.
Families can also enjoy a fun fair and food and drink. Find out more and book tickets via Ticketebo website.
Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club, 160 Walmley Road, Sutton Coldfield, B76 2QA
Alton Towers Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular
Alton Towers Resort's Bonfire Night events are so big they are held over three dates! Always popular with Midlanders, people have started travelling from further afield to attend this display, according to the theme park bosses.
This year's event takes place from Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 10. The event also offers a final chance to enjoy the resort's rollercoasters, rides and family attractions it closes for the season.
And you can ride our coasters in the dark for extra scares, screams and shrieks. Find out more and book your tickets via the Alton Towers website.
Farley Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4DB
Redditch Cricket, Hockey, Rugby and Squash Club Firework Display
The Redditch bonfire event takes place on Friday November 1 at Redditch Cricket, Hockey, Rugby and Squash Club. Once again there will be two fireworks displays, an out side DJ, food and fairground rides.
It runs from 5pm to 10pm with a shorter, quieter display for young kids first and a longer, louder display later on in the evening. Find out more and book tickets via the Skiddle website. can find out more or buy tickets here.
Bromsgrove Road, Redditch, B97 4SP
Hopfest on Fire in Bewdley
Hopfest on Fire is returning to Hopleys family campsite in Bewdley on Saturday, November 2. Running from 4pm to 10pm, there will be a bonfire, fireworks display, live local music, street food, local ales, face painting and even a silent disco.
Hosted the the campsite's Rustic Kitchen, there will be food in the restaurant itself plus a large marquee for plenty of cover if needed. You can also book camping for the weekend. Find out more and book tickets via the Hopleys Camping website.
Cleobury Road, Bewdley, DY12 2QL
Churchfields Family Fireworks Festival 2023
Churchfields Farm in Droitwich is hosting a 'Low Noise' fireworks display on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3. Always a sell-out, this event is said to be 'perfect for families with young children'.
People can arrive mid-afternoon to enjoy the farm facilities and some circus entertainment and special guests before the fireworks themselves. There’s plenty of warm drinks and hot dogs to fuel the fun too.
Gates open at 3pm, then there's circus skills with The Shooting Stars Circus Academy at 3.30pm, a meet and greet with The Doorstep Princesses at 5pm, a Fire Show from Shooting Stars Circus at 6.15pm and the fireworks display will begin at 6.45pm each evening.
Find out more and book tickets via the Churchfields Farm website.
Salwarpe, Droitwich, WR9 0AF
Lichfield Fireworks Display
Lichfield Fireworks Display takes place on Friday, November 1 at the Lichfield Golf and Country Club. There will be a bar and food from The English Indian, The Handmade Pizza Co and Fat Snags plus a bouncy castle, face painting and a glow stall.
Gates open at 6pm and the fireworks display will be on at 7.30pm. Find out more and book tickets via the Lichfield Golf and Country Club website.
Lichfield Golf and Country Club, Elmhurst, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8HE