The best Bonfire Nights and firework displays in Bristol

Hot chocolates, wellies, and a massive fire to keep us warm - we’ve been heading out to fields to celebrate Bonfire Night since 1606. That’s over 400 years of being wowed on chilly autumn nights. 

Thankfully, Bonfire Night returns to Bristol with a literal bang this year. If you’re wondering where to watch the fireworks in Bristol, you’ve got plenty of choices, featuring events with bonfires, parties, funfair rides, and more. 

Downend Round Table Fireworks '24

Photo: Downend Round Table Fireworks / Facebook.com 

When: Friday 8th November 2024

Where: King George V Playing Fields in Bristol

Going for 50 years now, Downend’s event boasts two fireworks displays, food, a bar, a light show, a bonfire, music, a fairground, and even an afterparty. Selling out almost every year, it’s easily one of the best firework displays in Bristol. 

Since last year’s display, Downend’s organisers have given more than £60,000 to causes helping homeless people, animals, children with autism who are undergoing cancer treatment, and more. So you can have a great evening out while helping local charities and causes. 

Bonfire Night Party

Photo: Clifton Observatory / Instagram.com 

When: Saturday 2nd November 2024 

Where: Clifton Observatory in Bristol

Clifton Observatory’s Bonfire Night party goes down on the rooftop terrace with cracking views of the fireworks exploding all across the city’s skyline. Kicking off at 6pm, the party welcomes those over 18 to enjoy the rooftop bar with a food stand, a fire performer, and a DJ.  

Low Noise Fireworks 

Photo: Old Down Country Park / Instagram.com 

When: Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th November 2024 

Where: Old Down Country Park in Bristol

The volume of fireworks can be a bit much for little ears but that shouldn’t stop them from joining the fun. That’s why Old Down offers four sessions of low-noise fireworks over two days this Bonfire Night in Bristol. Alongside the display, there’ll also be live music, kids fairground rides, and a variety of food stalls. Under 2s go free, and Country Park members get a 20% discount. 

Harry Potter Fireworks 

Photo: www.almondsburycreative.com

When: Friday 1st November 2024 

Where: Almondsbury Creative in Bristol

If you fancy doing Bonfire Night a little differently, this pub on Gloucester Road delivers themed firework displays in Bristol every year. This year, it’s all about Harry Potter. Transforming the venue, punters can immerse themselves in the wizarding world with themed drinks and stalls, wizarding school classes, and fireworks synchronised to the Harry Potter soundtrack with lasers and pyrotechnics. And yes, there are bars for the adults. 

Bristol Fireworks Extravaganza

Photo: Rose Green & Bristol West Indian Phoenix Cricket Club / Facebook.com 

When: Saturday 2nd November 2024 

Where: Rose Green in Bristol

Selling out every year, the Fireworks Extravaganza at Rose Green will see another big bash in November. Alongside the fireworks, there’ll be a bonfire, DJs and music, a fully licensed bar that also serves hot drinks to keep you warm, and food including Caribbean. 

Fireworks to Music 

Photo: Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park / Facebook.com 

When: Friday 8th and Saturday 9th November 2024

Where: Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park in Bristol

Before we get into this one, it’s important to note the Park takes all appropriate precautions to keep its animals safe. They don't do a bonfire to ensure animals like hedgehogs are safe, and all animals are kept safely inside with a team member on duty during the display. Now onto the good stuff. 

Once again teaming up with Aardvark FX to bring world-class pyrotechnics and special effects to the evening, there’ll be a big fireworks display to music, food and drink (including alcohol) outlets, and funfair rides and stalls.

Fireworks Night at Doubletree

Photo: www.cadburyhotelbristol.co.uk

When: Friday 1st November 2024 

Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bristol

Boasting a fireworks display, live music from Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Dennis Demille, and a barbecue, Bonfire Night at Bristol’s DoubleTree is sure to be a treat. Expanding on its offering, there’ll also be a drinks tent, a teacup ride, and fairground stalls. Members can save on ticket prices, and under 3s go free. 

Bonfire Night Bristol is looking to be another belter. As always, the city’s going all out, and we can’t wait to see the sky light up, toffee apple in hand. 

Kick your Bonfire Night celebrations up a notch - head to a brilliant event! Check out what Bonfire Night and fireworks events are going down across the UK this year.  

Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.