Bonfire Night in Newcastle

• Nov 7 one night

  Fireworks Night

  South Northumberland Cricket Club, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne · 2 miles from Newcastle · run by South Northumberland Cricket Club (SNCC)

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Saturday 7 November

  Price

  See prices below

  Prices: Early bird member tickets on sale; prices not shown on the club page. Under 2s free.

  Saturday 7 November at South Northumberland Cricket Club, Roseworth Terrace. Under 2s free; early-bird member tickets are available through a booking form. Time and standard prices are not announced yet. Club phone 0191 246 0006.

  Under-5s: Good for them

  Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: southnorth.co.uk Tickets and details →
• Nov 6 one night

  Fireworks & Bonfire Display

  Rutherford AFC, Beggarswood Park, Lobley Hill, Gateshead · 3 miles from Newcastle · run by Rutherford AFC (MishMash Events)

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Friday 6 November

  Adults

  £9

  Children

  £6

  Times: Doors 6:00pm; fireworks display from approx. 8:30pm

  Prices: Early Bird: Adult (17+) £9.00 + £0.45 booking fee; Child (2-16) £6.00 + £0.30 booking fee; under 2s free. Early bird rates, standard pricing may apply later.

  This year's theme is The Greatest Showman, and fancy dress is encouraged. Entry is refused if a child appears older than their ticket. Booking fees are £0.45 per adult ticket, £0.30 per child ticket and £0.75 minimum per order. Limited on-site parking, £5 cash.

  Under-5s: Good for them

  Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: www4.ticketebo.co.uk Tickets and details →
• Nov 7 one night

  Gosforth Fireworks Extravaganza

  Gosforth Sports Association, Broadway West Playing Fields, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne · 3 miles from Newcastle · run by Newcastle (Gosforth) Round Table

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Saturday 7 November

  Booking

  Book ahead

  Adults

  £8.50

  Children

  £6.50

  Family ticket

  £25

  Times: Gates 5:00pm, fireworks around 7:00pm (arrive by 6:45pm)

  Prices: Adult £8.50, child (4-15) £6.50, family (2 adults + 2 children) £25, family (2 adults + 3 children) £28; under 3s free but need a ticket. Online only, no gate sales.

  Saturday 7 November at Gosforth Sports Association, Broadway West, run by the Round Table. Early bird is on sale and prices are tiered (adult £7.50-£8.50, child £5.50-£6.50, family £24-£26), so an earlier tier may still be available. No parking at the venue; walk or use the Metro. Proceeds go to local charities.

  Under-5s: Good for them

  Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: gosforth.org Tickets and details →
• Nov 7 one night

  Bonfire & Firework Extravaganza

  Blaydon Rugby Football Club, Swalwell, Blaydon, Gateshead · 3 miles from Newcastle · run by Blaydon RFC

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Saturday 7 November

  Price

  See prices below

  Times: Gates and funfair 4:00pm, bonfire lit 6:15pm, ends 9:00pm

  Prices: Organiser Facebook post (seen in search) shows a range of £8 to £28 (family of up to 4); under 4s free. Exact adult, child and family prices not confirmed on the Eventbrite page.

  Saturday 7 November, 4pm-9pm, Hexham Road, Swalwell; the club's 20th annual bonfire night. All ages are welcome, with a William Clarke funfair, and there are no refunds. No entry before 4pm, and arrive early because of traffic.

  Under-5s: Good for them

  Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: eventbrite.co.uk Tickets and details →
• Nov 5 one night

  Annual Fireworks Display

  Blue Flames Sporting Club, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne · 3 miles from Newcastle

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Thursday 5 November

  Times

  Gates 5:30pm, display 7:30pm

  Price

  See prices below

  Booking

  Book ahead

  Prices: Tickets online only, non-refundable, none on the gate (can be bought on the day via the event page while stocks last). Prices not published.

  Thursday 5 November (Bonfire Night itself): gates 5:30pm, display 7:30pm, with fairground rides, food stalls, indoor bars and characters. No on-site parking; a 5-minute walk from Benton Metro. Ticket prices are not confirmed.

  Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: blueflames.co.uk Tickets and details →
• Nov 6 one night

  Firework and Funfair Racenight

  Newcastle Racecourse, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne · 4 miles from Newcastle

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Friday 6 November

  Booking

  Book or turn up

  Adults

  £21

  Children

  Free

  Family ticket

  £30

  Times: Gates open 13:23; racing 14:53-18:30; fireworks and laser display as the evening finale (exact fireworks time not stated on source)

  Prices: Grandstand advance £21.00; Family Bundle (2 adults + up to 6 children) £30.00; A Day at the Races £29.50; Fireworks Clubhouse (2 adults + 2 children, with pizza) £75.00; children 17 and under free with a paying adult

  A Friday Floodlit racenight with a funfair (rides chargeable), character meet-and-greets and a fireworks and laser display as the evening finale. Children 17 and under go free with a paying adult and need no advance ticket; tickets are also sold at the gate on race day.

  Under-5s: Good for them

  Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: newcastle-racecourse.co.uk Tickets and details →
• Nov 1 one night

  North Tyneside Fireworks Display

  The Links, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside · 8 miles from Newcastle · run by North Tyneside Council

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Sunday 1 November

  Price

  Free

  Times: 6:00pm-7:30pm (fairground/refreshments from 6pm; fireworks from 7pm, approx. 15 minutes)

  A free annual council-run display. It moves to the following evening if the weather is bad; please use public transport.

  Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: visitnorthtyneside.com Details →
• Nov 7 one night

  Tynemouth Cricket Club Fireworks Display

  Tynemouth Cricket Club, North Shields / Tynemouth, North Tyneside

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Saturday 7 November

  Times

  Gates 5pm, fireworks from 7pm

  Price

  See prices below

  Booking

  Book ahead

  Prices: £4 to £7 depending on ticket type, group ticket £20 (per tynemouth.live); advance tickets via TicketSource. Category breakdown not published in the pages checked.

  Saturday 7 November: gates 5pm, display 7pm, with food and a bar open. Walkable from Tynemouth or North Shields Metro. Advance tickets are through TicketSource; adult and child prices are not split out.

  Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: tynemouth.live Tickets and details →
• Nov 6 one night

  Barmoor Fireworks

  Barmoor Field, Barmoor Hub, Ryton, Gateshead · 6 miles from Newcastle · run by Barmoor Hub (community event)

  ✓ 2026 dates confirmed

  When

  Friday 6 November

  Price

  Free entry; donations help cover the fireworks

  Booking

  Just turn up

  Times: Funfair, food and stalls from 4pm; fireworks at 7pm (another post gives gates 5:45pm and fireworks 6:30pm, so check on the day)

  Friday 6 November. Billed as the only free professionally organised display in Gateshead. Timings differ between two announcements (fireworks at 7pm, or gates 5:45pm and fireworks 6:30pm), so check on the day. Donations help cover the fireworks.

  Under-5s: Good for them

  Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: facebook.com Details →
• Nov 7 one night

  Gateshead Stadium Firework Frenzy

  Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead · 2 miles from Newcastle · run by The Dunes Event Group

  Sold out

  When

  Saturday 7 November

  Booking

  Book or turn up

  Adults

  £6

  Children

  £6

  Times: 5:00pm-9:00pm (last entry 8pm); fireworks finale 8:30pm

  Prices: Standard £6 plus £1 booking fee; £10 on the gate (may sell out); early bird half-price £3 already sold out; children under 3 free.

  Saturday 7 November. Fairground rides, local performers, DJ sets and headline band Whiskey Hollow, with a fireworks finale at 8:30pm. One ticket price for everyone aged 3 and over. No parking on site; a park and ride is planned, and blue badge parking is available by email request.

  Under-5s: Good for them

  Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: fatsoma.com Tickets and details →
• Nov 5 one night

  Big Blaze

  Lintz Hall Farm, Lintz, near Rowlands Gill, Gateshead · 8 miles from Newcastle · run by Lintz Hall Farm / Psycho-Path

  Sold out

  When

  Thursday 5 November

  Times

  4:00pm-11:00pm

  Adults

  £11

  Family ticket

  £26

  Prices: General admission tiers on the ticket page now £11-£15 plus booking fee (first two release tiers sold out); family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £26 plus fees; under 2s free. Tickets non-refundable and non-transferable.

  Thursday 5 November, 4pm-11pm, with a second night on Saturday 7 November at 4pm. Huge bonfire, fireworks, a fire and angle-grinding show, fairground rides, a street food village and four bars; designed for children and families. The first two 5 November ticket tiers have sold out.

  Under-5s: Good for them

  Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: fatsoma.com Tickets and details →
• 2026 TBC dates due

  Fireworks at the Fort

  Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend, North Tyneside · 4 miles from Newcastle

  Awaiting 2026 dates

  When

  Awaiting 2026 dates

  Price

  Not published

  2026 date not announced yet. An annual museum display with fire performers and street entertainment. Last year it ran on Wednesday 5 November: arrive from 5pm, fireworks 6:30pm, no ticket needed, suggested donation £2, and dogs were not allowed.

  Checked Tue 29 Sept · source: northeastmuseums.org.uk Details →

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Common questions

When is Bonfire Night in Newcastle in 2026?

Bonfire Night itself is Thursday 5 November 2026. Most displays near Newcastle run on the weekends either side. Confirmed so far: North Tyneside Fireworks Display (Sun 1 Nov); Annual Fireworks Display (Thu 5 Nov); Big Blaze (Thu 5 Nov); Fireworks & Bonfire Display (Fri 6 Nov); Firework and Funfair Racenight (Fri 6 Nov); Barmoor Fireworks (Fri 6 Nov).

Are any fireworks displays near Newcastle free?

Yes: Firework and Funfair Racenight, North Tyneside Fireworks Display and Barmoor Fireworks are free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Fireworks & Bonfire Display at £6.

Which Newcastle displays have sold out?

Gateshead Stadium Firework Frenzy and Big Blaze have sold out. Several keep a cancellations list; the listing says so where they do.

Do you need to book fireworks displays near Newcastle?

Book ahead for Gosforth Fireworks Extravaganza, Annual Fireworks Display and Tynemouth Cricket Club Fireworks Display. You can turn up at Firework and Funfair Racenight, Barmoor Fireworks and Gateshead Stadium Firework Frenzy. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.

Planning tips: Bonfire Night 2026: planning with young children →

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