Fireworks Displays in Manchester
Bonfire Night is nearly here, and there's good news for Manchester families this year. The city's big FREE fireworks displays are back, with Heaton Park, Platt Fields Park and Wythenshawe Park all hosting celebrations on Saturday 7 November.
There are plenty of other options across Greater Manchester too, from traditional community bonfires and cricket club displays to quieter fireworks for younger children. And if your kids aren't keen on loud bangs, there's even an indoor digital fireworks show.
We've rounded up the fireworks displays and Bonfire Night events worth knowing about for 2026, including free events, ticketed celebrations and those all-important booking and parking details. Because nobody wants to arrive with three excited children only to discover it's sold out.
FREE fireworks displays in Manchester and Greater Manchester
1. Heaton Park Fireworks, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026 | FREE
Manchester's free fireworks return to Heaton Park, with an afternoon of family entertainment, funfair attractions, food stalls and two fireworks displays.
There's a shorter, reduced-noise display at 5pm, designed for younger children and anyone who prefers a less intense experience. The lantern parade starts at 7pm, followed by the main musical fireworks display at 8pm.
Time: 3pm to 9pm, fireworks at 5pm and 8pm.
Booking: Free entry.
Heaton Park fireworks and visitor information
2. Platt Fields Park Fireworks, Fallowfield
Saturday 7 November 2026 | FREE
Fallowfield gets its own free fireworks celebration, with the same programme of early reduced-noise fireworks, storytelling, lantern parade and big evening display.
A handy choice for families around Fallowfield, Rusholme and south Manchester who don't fancy travelling across the city for their Bonfire Night fix.
Time: 3pm to 9pm, fireworks at 5pm and 8pm.
Booking: Free entry.
Platt Fields Park fireworks details
3. Wythenshawe Park Fireworks, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026 | FREE
Wythenshawe Park is the third location for Manchester City Council's returning fireworks celebrations.
Expect Z-arts storytelling in the afternoon, a reduced-noise fireworks display at 5pm, a lantern parade and the main fireworks set to music at 8pm. There's also a funfair and food and drink village.
Time: 3pm to 9pm.
Booking: Free entry.
Wythenshawe Park fireworks information
4. Salford Firework Weekend, Buile Hill Park
Saturday 31 October 2026 | FREE
Salford's fireworks weekend kicks off at Buile Hill Park, with three displays to suit different audiences.
The quieter Little Sparks show is a good option for younger children, while the Firecracker display and main finale bring the bigger bangs. There's also a funfair, food stalls, marshmallow toasting and a fire walk.
Time: From 4pm.
Booking: Free entry.
5. Prince's Park Bonfire and Fireworks, Irlam
Sunday 1 November 2026 | FREE
If a proper bonfire is part of your family's November tradition, Prince's Park in Irlam is worth considering.
Salford's second fireworks celebration includes a traditional bonfire, fireworks, fairground attractions and food and drink.
Time: From 4pm.
Booking: Free entry.
Salford Bonfire Weekend details
6. Middleton Bonfire and Fireworks, Bowlee Community Park
Monday 2 November 2026 | FREE
Middleton's community celebration combines a traditional bonfire with a reduced-noise fireworks display set to music.
There's also a funfair, plus food and soft drinks available to buy.
Time: Car park and funfair open at 6pm, bonfire at 7pm, fireworks at 7.30pm.
Parking: Limited parking available. The event is wheelchair accessible.
Booking: Free, no booking required.
7. Heywood Bonfire and Fireworks
Tuesday 3 November 2026 | FREE
Heywood's community fireworks take place on Queen's Park Road, opposite Queen's Park.
The evening includes a bonfire, funfair and reduced-noise fireworks set to music. A useful midweek option if you're busy over the main Bonfire Night weekend.
Time: Funfair from 6pm, bonfire at 7pm, fireworks at 7.30pm.
Parking: No on-site parking. There are no toilet facilities at the event.
Booking: Free, no booking required.
8. Rochdale Bonfire and Fireworks, Cronkeyshaw Common
Wednesday 4 November 2026 | FREE
Rochdale's free community celebration takes place at Cronkeyshaw Common in Syke, with a traditional bonfire followed by a reduced-noise fireworks display.
Food and soft drinks will be available to buy.
Time: Bonfire at 7pm, fireworks at 7.30pm.
Parking: No on-site parking or toilet facilities. The event is wheelchair accessible.
Booking: Free, no booking required.
9. Digital Bonfire Night at Printworks, Manchester
Thursday 5 November 2026 | FREE
Not all fireworks need to go bang.
Manchester Printworks is hosting an indoor digital fireworks experience, using its huge digital ceiling, lights and music. Katie Thistleton and Hacker T Dog will also be there for storytelling sessions.
There's an SEN-friendly storytime at 5pm, followed by digital fireworks at 5.20pm. A second storytime starts at 5.45pm, with the main musical display at 6.15pm.
Time: 4.30pm to 7pm.
Parking: City-centre parking is available separately. Check charges and availability before travelling.
Booking: Free entry.
Printworks Bonfire Night details
Larger fireworks displays and ticketed Bonfire Night events
10. Cockfields Farm Low-Bang Fireworks, Ashton-under-Lyne
Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 November 2026 | Ticketed
Cockfields Farm is putting on a lower-noise fireworks display set to Disney music, making this one worth a look for families with younger children.
The farm opens at 4pm, giving everyone time to enjoy the entertainment before the fireworks at 7pm. There'll be food trucks selling hot food and sweet treats, plus optional s'mores kits for marshmallow toasting.
The display is designed to reduce the loudest bangs, although it's not silent.
Time: From 4pm, fireworks at 7pm.
Price: range from £13.95 to £17.95 depending on the date. Check before booking.
Book Cockfields Farm fireworks
11. Bowdon Bonfire, Altrincham
Friday 6 November 2026 | Ticketed
Bowdon Cricket, Hockey and Squash Club is going all out this Bonfire Night, with three fireworks displays, a drone light show and a traditional bonfire.
The children's fireworks start at 7pm, followed by the drone show at 7.20pm. The bonfire is lit at 7.40pm, with more fireworks at 8.10pm and a grand finale at 8.45pm.
There's also a children's funfair, BBQs, toffee apples, sweet stalls and licensed bars.
Time: 6pm to 10pm.
Parking: No parking on site. Public and disabled parking is available nearby.
Booking: Find Bowdon Bonfire booking information
12. Vale Fire and Fireworks Festival, Reddish Vale Farm, Stockport
Thursday 5 and Friday 6 November 2026 | Ticketed
Reddish Vale Farm's Bonfire Night celebration combines fireworks choreographed to music with live fire performers, marshmallow toasting and outdoor play.
The bonfire is lit at 6pm, followed by the Pyrotex fireworks display at 7pm. There's plenty happening before the main show, so this is one to consider if you want more than a quick fireworks stop.
Time: Gates open at 5pm, fireworks at 7pm, closes at 8pm.
Price: Advertised at £12.50 per person or £45 for a family of four. Check current availability and prices.
Booking: Find Vale Fire and Fireworks Festival details
13. Woodford Community Centre Bonfire and Fireworks, Stockport
Thursday 5 November 2026 | Ticketed
Woodford Community Centre is hosting a traditional Bonfire Night celebration, including a separate children's fireworks display and a larger main show.
There'll also be fairground rides and hot food, making it a good option for families who prefer a community event to a huge city-centre celebration.
Booking: Find Woodford Bonfire information
14. The KlonDyke Fireworks Display, Levenshulme
Thursday 5 November 2026 | Ticketed
The KlonDyke's Bonfire Night event returns to Levenshulme for another community celebration.
This is one to organise ahead of time rather than turning up on the night. Tickets are sold in advance from the bar, with no admission on the door.
Time: 5pm to 11pm.
Booking: Find The KlonDyke fireworks details
15. Irish World Heritage Centre Fireworks, Manchester
Saturday 31 October and Friday 6 November 2026 | FREE
The Irish World Heritage Centre is hosting two fireworks celebrations this year, giving Manchester families another choice of dates.
The programme includes fireworks, fairground rides and traditional Bonfire Night food.
Irish World Heritage Centre fireworks information
16. Spooktacular Funfair and Fireworks, Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Monday 2 November 2026 | FREE entry
The Spooktacular Funfair and Fireworks event at the Etihad Stadium brings together fairground rides and a fireworks display.
A good option for families who fancy making an evening of it, particularly if the kids are more interested in the rides than standing still waiting for the fireworks.
Etihad Stadium fireworks details
More community fireworks displays around Greater Manchester
17. Stretford Cricket Club Fireworks, Trafford
Saturday 7 November 2026 | Ticketed
Stretford Cricket Club is among the local clubs hosting Bonfire Night celebrations this year.
A community club display could be a convenient alternative to travelling to one of Manchester's larger parks, particularly for families living around Stretford and Trafford.
Find Stretford Cricket Club fireworks information
18. Roe Green Cricket Club Fireworks, Worsley
Saturday 7 November 2026 | Ticketed
Roe Green Cricket Club is another local venue hosting a Bonfire Night event on the main fireworks weekend.
Worth checking if you're based around Worsley or west Salford and would rather stay closer to home.
Find Roe Green Cricket Club fireworks details
19. Farnworth Cricket Club Bonfire and Fireworks, Bolton
Friday 30 October 2026
Farnworth Cricket Club is listed among this year's community Bonfire Night celebrations, with an event taking place ahead of the main November weekend.
This could be a useful early option for families around Farnworth and Bolton.
Find Farnworth Cricket Club event details
20. Atherton Cricket Club Halloween Fireworks Spectacular, Wigan
Friday 30 October 2026
Atherton Cricket Club is combining the Halloween weekend with a fireworks celebration.
The Friday date makes this one worth considering if you've already got plans for Bonfire Night itself.
Find Atherton Cricket Club fireworks information
Which Manchester fireworks display should you choose?
For a free family evening, the council's displays at Heaton Park, Platt Fields Park and Wythenshawe Park are the obvious starting point. All three have earlier reduced-noise fireworks as well as the main show.
If you've got younger children who aren't keen on loud bangs, Cockfields Farm's low-bang display or the earlier council fireworks are worth considering. For a completely different experience without real fireworks, try Printworks.
Want a traditional bonfire? Prince's Park in Irlam, Bowdon Bonfire and the Rochdale borough events are worth a look.
And if your children love fairground rides, food stalls and a bit of an occasion, Bowdon and Reddish Vale Farm both offer plenty alongside the fireworks.
Before you go: Parking, tickets and keeping the kids happy
A little planning makes Bonfire Night much easier, particularly if you're taking younger children.
Check parking before leaving. Some displays have no on-site parking, while others have limited spaces or temporary restrictions. Don't assume normal venue parking arrangements apply.
Book ticketed events in advance. Some community displays don't offer tickets on the gate.
Check the fireworks start time. The advertised opening time isn't necessarily when the fireworks begin. An extra two hours standing in the cold can feel considerably longer with a four-year-old.
Take ear defenders. Even reduced-noise displays can be loud, particularly for children who are sensitive to sudden noises.
Wrap up properly. Hats, gloves, warm socks and waterproof shoes are worth packing.
Check for last-minute changes. Strong winds and other weather conditions can affect outdoor fireworks displays.
Bonfire Night falls on Thursday 5 November in 2026, but events are spread across the weekends either side, so there's plenty of opportunity to find a date that works.
Enjoy the fireworks, Manchester!
