The days are getting shorter, cosy knits are being shrugged on and reddened leaves are covering the pavements - autumn has well and truly arrived in London and that can only mean one thing: Bonfire Night.
Everyone’s favourite pre Christmas pick-me-up falls on Thursday, November 5 this year, but the Guy Fawkes displays are stretching right through to the weekend.
From drone shows and enormous bonfires to a singalong with an EastEnders actor, a slew of spectacular events have confirmed their return for 2026.
Other favourites have expanded, including Alexandra Palace, which is holding a two-day Fireworks & Drone Festival, while Blackheath Fireworks is making a triumphant return after last year’s sell-out.
Read on for the biggest and best Bonfire Night events across London: Previously voted the UK’s best bonfire night celebration, Alexandra Palace is back with its Fireworks and Drone Festival for 2026, from Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, November 8.
Expect a full festival atmosphere on day one, with an outdoor DJ set, London’s largest German Bier Festival and a Queen tribute band, alongside a firework display at 8pm.
Sunday offers more of a relaxed family-centred vibe, with a jungle kids’ rave, a karaoke singalong with EastEnders actor Shaun Williamson and a 6pm display.
Where: Alexandra Palace Park, N22 7AY When: Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 Tickets: From £6.50 The park returned last year following a six-year absence and is back again for a huge fireworks display this weekend.
Garage icons DJ Luck & MC Neat are headlining the Big Top music stage, along with 90s house legend Brandon Block.
There’s also a funfair and a food village boasting over 60 street food traders and over 150 meters of bars pouring mulled wine, winter cocktails, and craft beers.
Organisers have expanded the site and are expecting up to 40,000 visitors, making it one of the largest fireworks celebrations in the capital.
A new addition is the People's Stage, which will showcase local performers and community talent across Lewisham.
Where: Blackheath Common, SE3 0TY When: Saturday, November 7 Tickets: From £5 The family-friendly event in south London features musical fireworks show, funfair attractions, street food and bars, with tickets expected to sell quickly.
Visitors can choose between two events - one on Thursday, November 5 at Wimbledon Park and the main event on Saturday, November 7 at Morden Park.
The show includes DJ sets from Lisa Maffia at Wimbledon and BBC Radio 1 host Dean McCullough at Morden.
On both nights, gates and rides open from 5.15pm, followed by an earlier first fireworks show at 6.45pm for young children, and a second session opening at 7.15pm.
Where: Wimbledon Park, SW19 7HR and Morden Hall Road, Morden, London SM4 5JD When: Thursday, November 5 and Saturday, November 7 Tickets: From £11.66 In its 75th year, Battersea Park’s glorious Fireworks Display is open on Saturday,....
