Bonfire Night · Thursday 5 November 2026
Bonfire Night in Sheffield
We track 10 organised fireworks displays near Sheffield. Bonfire Night is Thursday 5 November, so most displays run on the weekends either side (31 Oct–1 Nov and 6–8 Nov). 8 have confirmed 2026 dates, 2 are still to announce. The first is on Friday 30 October (Chatsworth Fireworks).
Where prices are published, entry runs from £6 to £17 for an adult, and 2 are free to get in. 3 ask you to book ahead and 2 let you turn up on the day.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Community Firework Display at Kenwood Hall
Kenwood Hall Hotel, Nether Edge, Sheffield · 1 mile from Sheffield
- When
- Thursday 5 November
- Times
- Free entry from 5:30pm
- Price
- Free entry
Free entry from 5:30pm on Thursday 5 November. Fireworks, DJ, food and drink stalls and craft activities. Free booking is through TryBooking.
Checked Sun 4 Oct · source: kenwoodhall.co.uk Tickets and details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Yellow Arch Studios Bonfire Night Party
Yellow Arch Studios, Neepsend / Kelham Island, Sheffield · 1 mile from Sheffield
- When
- Saturday 7 November
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Adults
- £12
Times: Doors 5pm; ticketed 6pm-10pm, free entry after 10pm; ends 11pm
Prices: £12 advance (6pm-10pm, can stay all night); free entry 10pm-late
A Bonfire Party at Yellow Arch Studios, 30-36 Burton Road, Neepsend, on Saturday 7 November, 5pm-11pm. Under-18s are welcome with an adult until 10pm.
Checked Sun 4 Oct · source: yellowarch.com Tickets and details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
ARC Night
Don Valley Bowl, Attercliffe, Sheffield · 2 miles from Sheffield · run by Events Collective Limited
- When
- Thursday 5 November
- Price
- Not published
Thursday 5 November at Don Valley Bowl, from the team behind Illuminate The Gardens (2017-2025); it is not Autumn Lights. No dogs except assistance dogs. Tickets are through Events Collective; check the organiser for times and prices.
Dogs: Not allowedChecked Sun 4 Oct · source: arcnight.com Tickets and details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Bonfire Night at The Rivelin Inn
The Rivelin Inn, Stannington / Rivelin Valley, Sheffield · 3 miles from Sheffield
- When
- Saturday 7 November
- Times
- From 7:30pm
- Price
- Free — no tickets, entry fee or booking required
- Booking
- Just turn up
Free, no booking. Live music, BBQ and bar, a play frame and kids' menu, with fireworks over the Rivelin Valley. The pub advises against bringing nervous dogs. Free parking fills fast, and any weather call-off is posted on Facebook.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 4 Oct · source: rivelininn.co.uk Details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Chatsworth Fireworks
Chatsworth House, Baslow, Peak District · 12 miles from Sheffield · run by Chatsworth
- When
- Friday 30 October
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Adults
- £24
- Children
- £17
Times: Gates 6pm; bonfire lit 6:45pm; children's display 7:45pm; grand finale 8:30pm
Prices: Adults £24, Children £17; Friends and Patrons get 10% off; optional pre-dinner package £55 adults/£22 children served 5-7pm at the Cavendish Restaurant. Online booking closes 11:59pm the day before each date; tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Advance booking recommended, likely to sell out
Runs two nights, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October. About 16 miles, roughly 35-45 minutes' drive from Sheffield. Ticketed, with no free bonfire-only entry. The child price is for ages 4-16; under-3s free. No dogs.
Dogs: Not allowedChecked Sun 4 Oct · source: chatsworth.org Tickets and details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Gulliver's Valley Fireworks Spectacular
Gulliver's Valley Resort, Rother Valley, Rotherham (between Rotherham and Sheffield)
- When
- Saturday 7 November
- Price
- See prices below
- Booking
- Book ahead
Times: Park open 10:30am-6:30pm; selected rides open until 6pm; fireworks at approximately 6:15pm
Prices: Included with standard park admission; price not stated on the event page
Fireworks around 6:15pm on Saturday 7 November. Free to park ticket holders, so entry needs a standard park ticket. Weather may modify or cancel the display.
Checked Sun 4 Oct · source: gulliversvalleyresort.co.uk Tickets and details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Eyam Bonfire and Firework Display
Eyam Square / Hawkhill car park and playing fields, Eyam, Peak District · run by Eyam Primary School PTFA
- When
- Saturday 7 November
- Price
- Price not published on the listing
Times: Procession from Eyam Square 6:15pm, then bonfire and fireworks at Hawkhill car park
Saturday 7 November. A torch-lit procession of a willow 'Eyam Rat', with food and mulled wine. Some details are still to be confirmed, so check the organiser's Facebook page. Funds go to Eyam Primary PTFA. Roughly 35-40 minutes' drive from Sheffield.
Checked Sun 4 Oct · source: peakdistrictkids.co.uk Details - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Calver Bonfire & Fireworks
Eyre Arms, Calver, Calver, Peak District · run by The Calver Arms
- When
- Friday 6 November
- Times
- Gates 5:30pm; bonfire 6:30pm; fireworks 7pm
- Booking
- Book or turn up
- Adults
- £6
Prices: Advance £6 per person, £8 on the gate; under-5s free
Friday 6 November at the Calver Arms (Eyre Arms). Pizza, BBQ, a bar and light-up wands. Proceeds go to Curbar Primary School. Roughly 30-35 minutes' drive from Sheffield; see the organiser's Facebook page for details.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Sun 4 Oct · source: peakdistrictkids.co.uk Details - Awaiting 2026 dates
Sheffield Fireworks Spectacular (Bangless Bonanza)
Owlerton Stadium, Owlerton, Sheffield
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Price
- Not published
2026 date not announced yet. A long-running annual 'bangless' fireworks event held alongside stock car racing. In a past year (a Sunday in November) gates opened 11am with bangless fireworks from 6pm; late gate admission from 4pm was £5 adults and £3 children prebooked, or £10 and £6 on the day. Restaurant packages started from £35 adults and £15 children, and VIP boxes were £35 per person for a minimum of 15.
Checked Sun 4 Oct · source: owlertonstadium.co.uk Details - Awaiting 2026 dates
Autumn Lights (Sheffield)
Don Valley Bowl, Attercliffe, Sheffield · 2 miles from Sheffield
- When
- Awaiting 2026 dates
- Price
- Not published
2026 Sheffield date not announced yet, and Sheffield is not among the announced 2026 locations. The 2025 edition ran on Wednesday 5 November: gates 3pm, first fireworks about 7:40pm, grand finale about 9:15pm; tickets online £12.50 adults and £6 children (4-16), £20 and £10 on the gate, under-3s free. ARC Night, on the same date at the same venue, is a separate event.
Checked Sun 4 Oct · source: autumnlights.co.uk Details
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Firework Display at Kenwood Hall | Nether Edge, Sheffield (1 mi) | Thursday 5 November | Free | — |
| Yellow Arch Studios Bonfire Night Party | Neepsend / Kelham Island, Sheffield (1 mi) | Saturday 7 November | £12 | Book ahead |
| ARC Night | Attercliffe, Sheffield (2 mi) | Thursday 5 November | — | — |
| Bonfire Night at The Rivelin Inn | Stannington / Rivelin Valley, Sheffield (3 mi) | Saturday 7 November | Free | Turn up |
| Chatsworth Fireworks | Baslow, Peak District (12 mi) | Friday 30 October | £17 | Book ahead |
| Gulliver's Valley Fireworks Spectacular | Rother Valley, Rotherham (between Rotherham and Sheffield) | Saturday 7 November | — | Book ahead |
| Eyam Bonfire and Firework Display | Eyam, Peak District | Saturday 7 November | — | — |
| Calver Bonfire & Fireworks | Calver, Peak District | Friday 6 November | £6 | Either |
| Sheffield Fireworks Spectacular (Bangless Bonanza) | Owlerton, Sheffield | Awaiting 2026 | — | — |
| Autumn Lights (Sheffield) | Attercliffe, Sheffield (2 mi) | Awaiting 2026 | — | — |
Not running in 2026
These ran in past years. The organisers have said they are not running this year, so you don’t waste a trip.
- Not running in 2026
Illuminate the Gardens
Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Road / Ecclesall Road, south Sheffield · 1 mile from Sheffield
- When
- See dates below
- Price
- Not published
Not running in 2026. It called 2025 the 'grand finale' after an 8-year run at Sheffield Botanical Gardens. The same team now runs ARC Night at Don Valley Bowl on 5 November (see separate entry).
Checked Sun 4 Oct · source: illuminatethegardens.co.uk
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Common questions
When is Bonfire Night in Sheffield in 2026?
Bonfire Night itself is Thursday 5 November 2026. Most displays near Sheffield run on the weekends either side. Confirmed so far: Chatsworth Fireworks (Fri 30 Oct); Community Firework Display at Kenwood Hall (Thu 5 Nov); ARC Night (Thu 5 Nov); Calver Bonfire & Fireworks (Fri 6 Nov); Yellow Arch Studios Bonfire Night Party (Sat 7 Nov); Bonfire Night at The Rivelin Inn (Sat 7 Nov).
Are any fireworks displays near Sheffield free?
Yes: Community Firework Display at Kenwood Hall and Bonfire Night at The Rivelin Inn are free to get in. The cheapest paid option is Calver Bonfire & Fireworks at £6.
Do you need to book fireworks displays near Sheffield?
Book ahead for Yellow Arch Studios Bonfire Night Party, Chatsworth Fireworks and Gulliver's Valley Fireworks Spectacular. You can turn up at Bonfire Night at The Rivelin Inn and Calver Bonfire & Fireworks. Weekend slots go first, especially in the last fortnight of the season.
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