Remember, Remember, the 5th of November. But don’t wait until the 5th of November to make your bonfire night plans as many of them are taking place in the lead-up to the big day.
Starting as soon as the 29th October and leading through until 5th November itself, expect fireworks displays, bonfires with the burning of Guy Fawkes, and some alternative light shows across Wales.
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Full Details of Bonfire Night and Fireworks Displays in Wales
What Are the Best Fireworks Events in Wales?ㅤ
The biggest and best bonfire and fireworks displays in Wales are held at Llandudno, Swansea, and Cardiff. For something different, consider the 'Ride the Rocket' event from Llangollen which includes a vintage train ride to the event and back.
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Which Bonfire Night Events in Wales are Dog-Friendly?ㅤ
The best bonfire displays in Wales that are suitable for dogs are Hawarden Farm Shop Bonfire Night, Mumbles Pier Laser Show, and Lights in the Park in Cardiff. However, dates have not yet been announced for all of these events.
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View Events by Dateㅤ
| 29th October | Llandudno |
| 3rd November | Colwyn Bay Criccieth |
| 4th November | Sofiaworks, Cardiff Parc y Scarlets Fireworks, Llanelli ‘Off the Streets Fireworks Fest’ in Blaenau Gwent ‘Ride the Rocket’ from Llangollen to Corwen Penarth Fireworks Fiesta Llanidloes Chirk Hawarden Farm Shop Lo Lounge Cardiff Bay |
| 5th November | Swansea Carmarthern ‘Fireworks on Parade’ in Newport Aberystwyth Penyllan Farm, Wrexham Denbigh Cardiff Harlequinns Lo Lounge Cardiff Bay |
1. Llandudno
Llandudno’s fireworks display is scheduled for Sunday 29th October 2023 at 5.30pm from North Shore Beach.
This is earlier than most other fireworks displays in Wales as the Llandudno event is subject to the tides and this is the closest date they could find that would allow them to hold it safely.
There is no charge but donations are welcomed and help fun the annual display.
2. Swansea
The 2023 Swansea Council Fireworks Display will take place on 5th November at St Helen's Ground.
The theme for this year's display is 'Night at the Movies'. The event will begin at 5pm when the gates open, with a movie-themed welcome from Penclawdd Brass Band. Pre-show entertainment, including glow entertainers, movie-themed attractions, performances, and walkabout acts, will start at 5.30pm.
Your favourite movie characters will be attending, including Barbie, Spider-Man, and Star Wars heroes. The fireworks display, synchronized to movie music, will start at 7pm.
Food, drinks, and movie theatre-style snacks will be available for purchase from on-site food vendors within the ground. Tickets are £4 for adults and £3 for children when bought online ahead of the event (buy tickets here) or they are slightly more if purchased on the door.
3. Carmarthen
The Carmarthen Round Table Fireworks Display is set to take place on 5th November 2023, at Carmarthen Park.
The event promises a memorable night featuring a family-friendly atmosphere, stunning pyrotechnics, and a strong sense of community spirit.
Gates will open at 4.30pm, with a Junior Display scheduled for 7pm and the grand Main Display commencing at 8pm.
Tickets are £5 per person or a group of 5 for £20, you can buy them online here. Under 5’s go free.
4. Cardiff Harlequinns Fireworks Display
Cardiff has tons of fireworks events you can choose between but I'm going to feature three here which are widely considered to be the best ones.
The first takes place at Cardiff Quinns RFC Stadium on Sunday 5th November 2023. Tickets cost £5 for adults and are free for children under 10. You can find out more on the Cardiff Harlequinns Facebook Page.
5. Sofiaworks, Cardiff
The second event I'll mention in Cardiff is Sophiaworks on 4th November 2023. The event will be held at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, Pontcanna, and is scheduled from 5.30pm to 9pm.
This year, Sophiaworks promises an enhanced experience with a larger event and more ticket options.
Standard tickets will cost £14 for adults and £8.50 for under-17s. They have also launched premium indoor tickets, priced at £20 for adults and £15 for under-17s, which include a free drink voucher.
The main fireworks display is set to illuminate the Cardiff skies at 9.30pm. Limited premium indoor seating is available, and given the event's past popularity, tickets are expected to sell out quickly. You can book in advance here.
6. Lo Lounge Fireworks Display, Cardiff Bay
The final fireworks display in Cardiff I'll include is hosted by Lo Lounge and takes place at Cardiff Bay. This event will actually run across two nights on both Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November.
Doors are open from 6pm - 7.30pm with the fireworks show taking place at 8.30pm. There will also be street food, hot chocolate, and incredible views across Cardiff Bay.
Tickets are £10 for adults and £8 for children with an online booking fee on top of this. You can book them here.
7. Parc y Scarlets Fireworks, Llanelli
The Parc y Scarlets fireworks night in Llanelli will take place on 4th November 2023. The fun kicks off at 4pm when the fairground opens. Live acts take the stage at 6pm to get the entertainment going. The fireworks show starts just before 7pm.
Standard tickets are £9.50 for adults and £5 for the little ones. Book your tickets here.
If you're looking for a special experience, they've got a hospitality package that includes a one-course hot fork buffet, VIP seating, and a VIP car parking space, priced at £19.95 for adults and £10 for kids.
8. ‘Off the Streets Fireworks Fest’ in Blaenau Gwent
Blaenau Gwent’s Off The Streets Firework Fest 2023 takes place at Llanhilleth RFC on November 4th, 2023. Gates open at 6:30pm with the display taking place at 7pm.
There will be food, drinks, live entertainment, and glow toys available at the event. They will also serve alcohol at the pitch bar and indoor RFC bar.
Tickets are £5 for adults and £4 for children (plus online booking fee). You can find tickets and further details here.
9. ‘Fireworks on Parade’ in Newport
Newport's highly anticipated ‘Fireworks on Parade’ event is set to return on 5th November 2023, at Rodney Parade.
The event has drawn in thousands of attendees in the past with a lively atmosphere and spectacular family-friendly fireworks display. However, it’s been on hiatus since 2019 so it promises to return with a bang (literally).
Gates will open at 4pm with a show of live entertainment kicking off at 6pm with the grand fireworks display scheduled to light up the sky at 7.30pm.
Tickets are priced at £10 for adults and £5 for under-16s. Tickets can be purchased in advance here.
10. ‘Ride the Rocket’ from Llangollen to Corwen
If you’re going to be in Llangollen around the 4th November, then you can combine a ride on a vintage railway with an epic fireworks display.
‘Ride the Rocket’ is a once-a-year experience where you can board the Llangollen Heritage Railway and ride to Corwen where, in partnership with Corwen Town Council, you can enjoy the fireworks displays on Memorial Field before returning again later.
This express train leaves Llangollen at 6pm and returns at 8.45pm. Tickets are £22 per adult and £10 per child which includes a return trip on the train and the fireworks. Refreshments will be available onboard the train and at the event in Corwen.
Find out more and book a ticket (likely to sell out) here.
11. Penarth Fireworks Fiesta
The annual Penarth Fireworks Fiesta will take place at Penarth Athletic Club on the 4th November 2023. Doors open at 6pm with the display starting at 7:30pm which promises to light up the night sky.
Strangely, tickets are cheaper if you buy them on the gate for this event. Ticket prices are £5 at the gate and £6.50 if purchased in advance here, although you do get a speedy entry with online tickets.
12. Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth Fireworks Display 2023, organised by Aberystwyth Roundtable, is set to captivate attendees on the evening of 5th November 2023 at Aberystwyth Rugby Club.
Gates will open at 5pm, allowing ample time to enjoy the delicious hot food and drinks as well as the children's fair rides.
The fireworks display is scheduled to commence at 7.30pm. In the spirit of supporting the local community, all proceeds from this non-profit charity event will remain within Aberystwyth and its surrounding areas. Keep and eye on their Facebook page for updates.
13. Colwyn Bay
Experience the Colwyn Bay Bonfire and Fireworks Display on 3rd November 2023, from 7 - 8pm at Parc Eirias. This organised event is a collaboration between Colwyn Town Council and Colwyn Bay Fire Station.
Donations, accepted in cash only, are encouraged, with 50% of the contributions allocated to the local Fire Station Welfare Fund and local charities.
14. Criccieth
Dylans Criccieth will be hosting their bonfire night event on the 3rd of November 2023 at Criccieth Beach.
The event kicks off around 6pm and promises a fantastic evening filled with warming food and drinks from food trucks, Dylan’s cakes, treats from the gazebo, live music, children’s activities. It culminates in a grand fireworks display over the bay.
Entry to this event is free. You don’t need to book a ticket, simply mark your calendar and turn up for a night of excitement and celebration.
15. Llanidloes
A fireworks display in Llanidloes will again be hosted by the local Rotary Club. It will take place at Kennel Fields and entry will be free with the event paid for by sponsors, although donations will be taken.
The event will take place on 4th November with the bonfire being lit at 6.30pm and fireworks kicking of at 7pm. Local food vendors will be selling beefburgers, hotdogs, and soft and hot drinks.
16. Penyllan Farm, Wrexham
Wrexham's family-run bonfire and firework display, organized by the Lloyd family, will go ahead on 5th November. Hosted at Penyllan Farm, off Wrexham Road in Marchwiel, the event will start at 4pm with funfair rides and classic games like hook-a-duck and bean toss.
Admission is £5 per person with children under 5 going free. This is a cash-only event, and card facilities will not be available on-site.
Things properly kick off at 6pm with the lighting of the bonfire and then the fireworks display. There will be a range of food vendors offering a selection of burgers, hotdogs, candy floss, and fresh doughnuts. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more details.
17. Milford Waterfront Fireworks Night
The best annual fireworks display in Pembrokeshire is undoubtedly Milford Waterfront Fireworks Night which hosts live music, a fun fair, street food, a fabulous firework display. Plus, it’s all free.
The event is hosted by Milford Haven Round Table and will take place on 5th November 2023 along the Milford waterfront. The gates open at 5pm and ends with the fireworks display at 8pm. You don’t need to buy tickets in advance, just turn up and enjoy the celebrations.
18. Chirk
Chirk AAA (Amateur Athletic Association) Football Club will be hosting a bonfire and fireworks display on Saturday 4th November with gates opening at 6pm, the bonfire being lit at 7pm and the fireworks display taking place at 7.30pm
The cost will be £6 for adults and £3 for under 14s with under 3s going free. There will be food, drink, and sparklers available. You don’t need to book a ticket but you can find out more on Chirk AAAs Facebook page.
19. Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
Hawarden Farm Shop will be hosting its own pet-friendlt Bonfire Night on 4th November 2023, from 5 – 9.30pm.
The event will include a big bonfire, a roaming Brass Band, illumination of Hawarden Old Castle, a Lantern Estate Walk, and food from the fire. However, there will be NO FIREWORKS.
Ticket prices are £10 for adults, £6 for children, and free for under 2s. Parking is limited therefore it’s an additional £5 per car and should be purchased in advance. Find out more and purchase tickets and parking here.
20. Denbigh
Denbigh Town Council are hosting the annual fireworks display at Denbigh Castle on Sunday, 5th November 2023, starting at 7pm. This is usually a free event although I recommend getting there early to get a good spot.
Expected Events – Not Yet Confirmed
• Barry Island (tbc)
Barry Island has held an annual fireworks display for the best part of 50 years. However, an update on 22nd September that no plans had yet been made means that it might not go ahead in 2023. I will update the article as I receive more information.
• Blaenau Ffestiniog (tbc)
At the time of writing, there wasn’t yet any information about a 2023 event but I will keep the page updated.
• Rhyl (tbc)
At the time of writing, there wasn’t yet any information about a 2023 event but I will keep the page updated as I learn more.
• Mumbles Laser Show (tbc)
Last year, Mumbles Pier hosted an epic 3-hour event with a fairground, live performances, and a laser show as an environmentally friendly alternative to fireworks.
At the time of writing, there wasn’t yet any information about a 2023 event but I will keep the page updated as I learn more.
• Beaumaris (tbc)
At the time of writing, there wasn’t yet any information about a 2023 event but I will keep the page updated or you can check here for the latest details.
• Towyn (tbc)
At the time of writing, there wasn’t yet any information about a 2023 event but I will keep the page updated.
• Lights in the Park at Trelai Park Fields, Cardiff (tbc)
This ‘alternative bonfire night’ is firework-free making it more sustainable and pet friendly.
At the time of writing, there wasn’t yet any information about a 2023 event but I will keep the page updated.
• Buckley (tbc)
At the time of writing, there wasn’t yet any information about a 2023 event but I will keep the page updated or you can check here for the latest details.
Cancelled Events
Here are the fireworks events in Wales that have been cancelled in 2023.
• Caerphilly Castle (Cancelled)
Caerphilly Town Council usually host the biggest free fireworks display in Wales at Caerphilly Castle. However, the event will not be taking place in 2023 due to the ongoing building and conservation works at the castle.
• Wrexham Fireworks Spectacular (Cancelled)
This new event which took place for the first time in 2022 was due to return on 4th November 2023. However, they announced on 30th September that the event would be cancelled for reasons out of their control.
• Deeside (Cancelled)
The Deeside Round Table charity has announced that their event, originally planned to take place at Deeside Leisure Centre, cannot take place this year due to safety concerns.
Published: 12 October 2023