Looking for bonfire and fireworks events in Cheshire in 2026? You’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up the county’s Bonfire Night season, from big-ticketed displays and funfair nights to village bonfires, Scout fields and a low-noise option for little ones.
Bonfire Night itself falls on Thursday 5 November, but most of the biggest displays are on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November, so we’ve sorted everything by date to make your weekend planning easy. Dates, times and booking links are below, and we’ve flagged the ones that tend to sell out.
⭐ Editor's Pick
- Chester Racecourse, Sat 31 Oct: the Lord Mayor’s Spooktacular moves to Halloween night, with a junior display, fairground and fire performers. 👉 Details
- Fireworks Over The Showground, Fri 6 Nov: funfair, street food, free parking and a big field for little legs. 👉 Details
- Poynton Bonfire, Sat 7 Nov: a Round Table favourite now in its 54th year. Advance tickets only, so book ahead. 👉 Details
- Wilmslow Round Table, Sat 7 Nov: bonfire, a new laser show and an early finish. 👉 Details
- Blakemere, Sat 7 Nov: fireworks set to music in the Cheshire countryside. The organiser says it always sells out.
👉 Details - The Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall: a low-noise display for noise-sensitive kids and tiny ears. 👉 Details
🎃 Halloween Weekend: Fri 30 Oct to Sun 1 Nov
🎆 The Lord Mayor’s Spooktacular Fireworks
Sat 31 Oct, gates 4.30pm, main display 7.30pm, Chester Racecourse, Chester
Chester’s big charity fireworks night goes Halloween-themed, with an early junior display at 6.45pm, a fairground, trick-or-treat trail and fire performers. £14 general admission, under-5s free. There’s no parking at the racecourse, so plan your journey.
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🔥 Disley Community Bonfire and Fireworks
Sun 1 Nov, gates 5pm, children’s display 6.30pm, main display 7pm, Disley Golf Club, Disley
A cracking early-evening bonfire and display on the edge of the Peak, with clubhouse entertainment from 7.30pm. Pre-book your tickets.
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🔥 1st Tarporley Scouts Bonfire and Fireworks
Sun 1 Nov, gates 6pm, field behind St Helen’s Church, High Street, Tarporley
A classic village bonfire and fireworks night raising money for the local Scout group.
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🔥 Bonfire Night Itself: Thursday 5 November
🔥 Crewe Lions Bonfire and Fireworks
Thu 5 Nov, gates 4pm, fireworks around 8pm, Queens Park, Crewe
Crewe’s big Bonfire Night in the park, with live music and a proper bonfire. Get there early for a good spot.
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🎆 Bonfire and Fireworks Display
Thu 5 Nov, gates 5.30pm, bonfire 6.30pm, fireworks 7.30pm, The Tytherington Club, Macclesfield
A tidy, well-run family night on the 5th itself, with local food vendors. Pre-booking is required and tickets are non-refundable.
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🔥 Mottram St Andrew Village Hall Bonfire and Fireworks
Thu 5 Nov, from 6pm, Mottram St Andrew Village Hall, Mottram St Andrew
A village hall bonfire and fireworks night for the Prestbury and Alderley side of the county.
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🔥 Witton Albion FC Bonfire Night
Thu 5 Nov, gates 5pm, Witton Albion FC, Wincham, Northwich
Northwich’s Bonfire Night pick, held down at the football club.
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😱 Spooky at Night and Bonfire
Thu 5 Nov, 6pm to 11pm, Spooky World, Appleton Thorn, Warrington
A fright night with a bonfire on top, better suited to teens and grown-ups than little ones. Runs again on Fri 6 Nov.
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🎇 Friday 6 November
🎆 Fireworks Over The Showground
Fri 6 Nov, fireworks 7.30pm, Cheshire County Showground, Tabley, Knutsford
Fireworks with a funfair, street food, bars and DJs, and free parking on site. Adults £10.20 and children £4.25 online (15% saving until midnight on 5 Nov), under-5s free.
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🎆 The Macclesfield BIG BANG
Fri 6 Nov, bonfire 7pm, fireworks 8pm, Macclesfield Rugby Club, Priory Park, Macclesfield
East Cheshire’s party-style bonfire night, with a huge fairground, live music, food stalls and outdoor bars. No parking on Priory Lane, so allow extra time.
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😱 Spooky at Night and Bonfire
Fri 6 Nov, 6.30pm to 11pm, Spooky World, Appleton Thorn, Warrington
Second chance for the scares-and-bonfire combo.
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✨ Saturday 7 November
🔥 Poynton Bonfire and Fireworks
Sat 7 Nov, gates 5.30pm, junior display 7pm, main display 8pm, Poynton Park and Pool, Poynton
The Round Table’s 54th bonfire, with a fairground, live bands and a licensed bar. Advance tickets only, none on the gate, and there’s no parking nearby, so walk or use the Waitrose car park.
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🎆 Wilmslow Firework and Bonfire Display
Sat 7 Nov, gates 4.30pm, kids’ display 6.15pm, main display 7.45pm, Carnival Field, Wilmslow
Bonfire, live music and a brand new laser show, finishing at 8pm. Adults from £9.75 and children from £6.50 (early bird to 1 Nov), with a free park and ride from Broadway Meadow.
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🎆 Blakemere’s Firework Display
Sat 7 Nov, gates 5.30pm, fireworks 7.30pm, Blakemere Village, Sandiway, Northwich
Fireworks choreographed to music in the Cheshire countryside, with an optional funfair pass. Adults £15, children £12.50, under-2s free. The organiser says it always sells out.
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🎢 Gulliver’s World Fireworks Spectacular
Sat 7 Nov, open 12pm to 8pm, fireworks around 7pm, Gulliver’s World, Warrington
A full day of rides with fireworks free on top, which makes it unbeatable for under-10s. Included with a park entry ticket.
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🔇 Fireworks and Fun at The Ice Cream Farm
Sat 7 and Sun 8 Nov, entry from 2.30pm, fireworks around 6.30pm, The Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall
The gentle option: a low-noise display (not silent) after a day of play and ice cream. Pre-book, as it has sold out before.
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🔥 Congleton Rotary Bonfire and Fireworks
Sat 7 Nov, gates 5pm, Congleton Park, Congleton
Congleton’s big community bonfire in the park.
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🎆 Macclesfield Cricket Club Firework and Light Festival
Sat 7 Nov, gates 6pm, junior display 7.15pm, main display 8.15pm, Victoria Road, Macclesfield
Two displays on one ticket, with a quieter junior show first, plus a funfair, sparkler area and bar.
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🔥 Henbury Bonfire and Fireworks
Sat 7 Nov, gates 5pm, bonfire 6pm, fireworks 8pm, Henbury Millennium Green, near Macclesfield
A proper village green bonfire just west of Macc.
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🔥 Knutsford Scouts Bonfire and Fireworks
Sat 7 Nov, gates 6.30pm, Booths Park, Chelford Road, Knutsford
Knutsford’s long-running Scouts bonfire, which the organisers say has run every year since 1976.
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🔥 Alsager Round Table Charity Bonfire and Fireworks
Sat 7 Nov, gates 4pm, The Plough Inn, Alsager
A charity bonfire and fireworks night with an early start, handy for families with younger children.
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🎆 Berries Cafe Fireworks and Laser Show
Sat 7 Nov, gates 5.30pm, Wrenbury Recreation Pavilion, Wrenbury
Fireworks with a laser show at the village recreation ground.
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🔥 Haslington Cricket Club Bonfire and Fireworks
Sat 7 Nov, gates 5.30pm, Haslington Cricket Club, Haslington
A friendly club bonfire and fireworks night on the edge of Crewe.
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🔥 Runcorn Golf Club Bonfire and Fireworks
Sat 7 Nov, gates 6pm, Runcorn Golf Club, Runcorn
A bonfire and fireworks night at the golf club, one for Halton families.
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🔥 Thelwall Bonfire and Fireworks
Sat 7 Nov, gates 5pm, Thelwall Parish Hall, Thelwall, Warrington
A community bonfire and fireworks night in south Warrington.
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🎆 Wistaston Community Fireworks
Sat 7 Nov, gates 5.30pm, The Brittles Pavilion, Church Lane, Wistaston
A community fireworks night on the Crewe side of the county.
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🔥 Willaston White Star Bonfire and Fireworks
Sat 7 Nov, gates 5pm, Tricketts Lane, Willaston, Nantwich
A village bonfire and fireworks night just outside Nantwich.
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🌟 Sunday 8 November
Sunday is the quietest night of the Bonfire weekend, so book early if you want to go. It’s also Remembrance Sunday and Diwali, which is why most Cheshire displays are on the Saturday.
🔇 Fireworks and Fun at The Ice Cream Farm
Sat 7 and Sun 8 Nov, entry from 2.30pm, fireworks around 6.30pm, The Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall
The gentle option: a low-noise display (not silent) after a day of play and ice cream. Pre-book, as it has sold out before.
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🔥 Goostrey Bonfire Night
Sun 8 Nov, gates 4.30pm, Goostrey Scout Hut, Goostrey
An early Sunday bonfire, so the little ones are home in time for bath and bed.
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🔇 Quieter Fireworks for Little Ones
If you have noise-sensitive children, the Ice Cream Farm’s low-noise display at Tattenhall (Sat 7 and Sun 8 Nov) is the only one we found that is advertised as quiet.
Chester Racecourse, Disley, Wilmslow, Poynton and Macclesfield Cricket Club all run an earlier junior display before the main show, and Blakemere is fireworks only with no bonfire smoke.
🎆 That’s Cheshire Sorted for Bonfire Night
That’s our round-up of bonfire and fireworks events across Cheshire for 2026, from Chester to Crewe, Macclesfield to Warrington. The big ticketed displays tend to sell out, so book early, and check the organiser’s page before you set off in case of weather changes.
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