Bonfire Night 2026 in Liverpool
Bonfire Night is on Thursday 5 November 2026. As it falls on a school night this year, many displays will be on the weekends either side: Saturday 31 October and Saturday 7 November.
🔄 We’re updating this page as displays are announced. Most organisers confirm their dates in October, so check back soon, or join our newsletter at the bottom of the page and we’ll let you know.
Confirmed so far
✨ River of Light
When: Friday 23 October to Sunday 1 November 2026
Where: Liverpool city centre, including the waterfront, Williamson Square and St Paul’s Square
Price: Free
Liverpool’s festival of light art returns, with 13 illuminated artworks on a free trail around the city. This year’s theme is “Together”. It’s a brilliant alternative for little ones who don’t like loud bangs, and it’s on during half term.
🎆 Southport FC Fireworks Night
When: Friday 6 November 2026. Gates open 6pm, display at 8pm
Where: Southport FC, Haig Avenue, Southport, PR8 6JZ
Price: Tickets on sale now: see the club website for prices
A big family Bonfire Night display at the football ground, put on by Bright Sparks. Early tickets are on sale. Tickets and details
✨ From The Ground Comes Light, St Helens
When: Thursday 5 November 2026 (Bonfire Night)
Where: BrewDog Stadium, St Helens
Price: Tickets on sale now: see the stadium website for prices and times
A Bonfire Night show with lasers, pyrotechnics and live acts for around 5,000 people. Tickets and details
🎆 Southport RFC Fireworks Extravaganza
When: Fri 6 November 2026. Gates 6pm, display around 8pm
Where: Southport Rugby Club, Waterloo Road, Hillside, Southport, PR8 4QW
Price: Family (2 adults, 2 under 16s) £28, adult £9, ages 4 to 15 £6, under 3s go in at no charge
A big Bonfire Night display with a fairground, children’s entertainment, food and a bar. A separate event from the Southport FC display. Tickets and details
🎇 Prescot & Odyssey CC Fireworks Night
When: Sat 7 November 2026. Gates 5pm, display around 7pm
Where: Prescot & Odyssey Cricket Club, Burrows Lane, Eccleston, L34 6JW
Price: Adult £10, child (3 to 17) £8, family (2+2) £25, under 3s go in at no charge. Parking £10
A family Bonfire Night display with a funfair, glow sticks, food and bars. No outside food. Tickets and details
🔥 Big Bang 2026: Return of the Viking!
When: Sat 7 November 2026, 4pm to 9pm (last entry 6.30pm)
Where: Lock & Quay, 2 Irlam Road, Bootle, L20 4AH
Price: See the ticket page
A Viking-themed Bonfire Night with a bonfire, a big display and aerial performers. Family friendly. No dogs or sparklers. Tickets and details
🔥 Wildlife-Friendly Bonfire Night at Lunt Meadows
When: Thu 5 November 2026, 5.30pm to 7.30pm, bonfire lit 6.30pm
Where: Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve, Lunt, Sefton, L29 8YA
Price: £6 adults and children, under 2s £1, car park £4 (pre-book if driving)
A bonfire with no bangs or loud rides, so it suits little ones and anyone sensitive to noise. Dogs welcome and the café is open. Tickets and details
🎆 Firwood Waterloo Rugby Club Fireworks Display
When: Fri 6 November 2026: gates 5pm, display 7.30pm
Where: Memorial Ground, St Anthony’s Road, Blundellsands, L23 8TW
Price: Adult £12, under 16 £8, family (2 adults, 2 children) £32, plus booking fee. Pre-booked only
A big Crosby display with a funfair running all night, plus a bar and hot food. Tickets and details
🎇 Ormskirk Cricket Club Bonfire & Firework Night
When: Sat 7 November 2026: gates 4.30pm, bonfire 5.15pm, fire performer 7pm, display 7.30pm
Where: Ormskirk Cricket Club, L39 4RG
Price: Adult £9, child (5 to 16) £6, under 5s free, family (2+2) £24, plus fees. Advance tickets only
A bonfire, fire performer, DJ and kids’ rides. No parking on site and no dogs. Tickets and details
🔥 Formby St Peter’s Scouts & Explorers Bonfire and Fireworks
When: Sat 7 November 2026: gates 6pm, bonfire about 6.30pm, display about 7.30pm
Where: Formby Cricket Club, Cricket Path, L37 7DP
Price: Adult £5, child £3, family £15. Book via Eventbrite
A friendly, low-cost community display raising money for local Scouts. No parking, so walk if you can. Tickets and details
🎇 Bonfire Night at Allerton Manor
When: Thu 5 November 2026, 5pm to 10pm, display from 7pm
Where: Allerton Manor Golf Club, L18 3JT
Price: £10 plus £1 fee (non-refundable)
A bonfire night with street food, live entertainment and a display. It’s outdoor standing, so wrap up warm. Tickets and details
🎇 Birkenhead School Parents’ Association Fireworks
When: Thu 5 November 2026, 5pm to 7.45pm
Where: McAllester Field, Bidston Road, Oxton, Wirral
Price: Adult £9, child £6, under 3s free; silent disco £5.50. Advance e-tickets
A community display run by the school’s parents’ association, finishing early enough for younger children, with a silent disco for older kids. Tickets and details
🎇 Tranmere Rovers Fireworks 2026
When: Thu 5 November 2026: turnstiles 5.30pm, entertainment 6.30pm, display 7.30pm
Where: Prenton Park, Birkenhead
Price: See the ticket site
Watch the display from the stands at Prenton Park, with entertainment before it starts. Unreserved seating; prams aren’t suitable. Tickets and details
🎇 Tranmere Rovers Quiet Fireworks 2026
When: Sun 8 November 2026: turnstiles 5pm, entertainment 6pm, low-noise display 7pm
Where: Prenton Park, Birkenhead
Price: See the ticket site
A low-noise display, ideal for little ones and anyone who finds the bangs too much. Unreserved seating; prams aren’t suitable. Tickets and details
Bonfire Night displays: what we know
We’ll add each display here with dates, times and prices as soon as it’s confirmed.
- St Helens: the council display at Sherdley Park usually takes place around 5 November. We’re waiting for 2026 details.
- Wirral: Wirral Council no longer runs its own displays, but it approves local community bonfires and usually publishes the list in late October. West Kirby Sailing Club has held displays in recent years, and Tranmere Rovers’ 2026 dates are listed above.
- Liverpool: no council display has been announced yet. We’ll list local and community displays as they’re confirmed.
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Tips for Bonfire Night with little ones
- Go early. Many displays have an earlier, smaller show for younger children, or you can leave straight after the display to beat the crowds.
- Ear defenders make a big difference for babies, toddlers and children who find loud noises hard.
- Glow sticks instead of sparklers for under 5s. Sparklers get hotter than a cooking hob. For older children, use gloves, hold them at arm’s length and put finished ones straight into a bucket of water.
- Wrap up warm and take a torch. Park paths are dark after displays.
- Agree a meeting point in case anyone gets separated, and put your phone number on a sticker inside younger children’s coats.
Staying safe on Bonfire Night
- Keep pets indoors, close the curtains and put the TV or radio on.
- Sparklers: one each, gloves on, hold at arm’s length, and put finished ones in a bucket of water. Not recommended for under 5s.
- At displays, stay behind the barriers and follow the stewards’ directions.
- Keep little ones close in the dark and crowds, and agree a meeting point.
Quieter ways to enjoy Bonfire Night
- River of Light (free, city centre, until 1 November)
- Watch displays from a distance, from a high spot or even from home
- Bonfire Night painting with straws and paint, or glitter jars, for a cosy night in
Looking for more to do? See What’s On for Halloween and half-term events, and This Weekend for our weekly picks.
Dates and details are checked with organisers when we add them. Always check the event page before you travel.