Fireworks Birmingham 2026: Best Bonfire Night Displays, Dates, Parking & Getting Home

Bonfire Night 2026 falls on Thursday 5 November, but most fireworks in Birmingham happen over the weekends either side, from Thursday 29 October to Saturday 14 November. The biggest night is Saturday 7 November. Himley Hall’s 50th anniversary display, Solihull Round Table’s fireworks at Tudor Grange Park and Edgbaston’s drone light show all take place that evening. There are also community bonfires in Bournville, Moseley, Sutton Coldfield and Bromsgrove.

This guide to fireworks in Birmingham for 2026 lists the main displays in and around the city, with dates and what to expect at each one. It also covers tickets, parking, public transport and how to get home safely on a dark, busy November night.

Fireworks in Birmingham 2026 at a glance

Dates for Birmingham’s 2026 fireworks come from organisers and local listings. Times, tickets and arrangements can change, so check each event’s own website before you travel.

The biggest fireworks displays near Birmingham in 2026

Himley Fireworks, 7 November

Himley Hall and Park, near Dudley, hosts one of the UK’s largest local authority fireworks displays, and 2026 is its 50th year. The event usually includes a long display set to music, a funfair, entertainment and a night market. In previous years, tickets have sold out quickly, so book early through the Himley Hall and Park website.

On-site parking at Himley has been very limited in past years, with only a small number of paid spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. Many visitors arrive by bus or get dropped off nearby. Check the 2026 travel arrangements before you set off.

Solihull Round Table Fireworks, 7 November

Solihull Round Table’s display at Tudor Grange Park is the town’s biggest fireworks night, with a bonfire, funfair, food and bars. All profits go back into the local community. Some listings show a different date, so confirm it on the Round Table’s own website before you book.

Birmingham’s Biggest Fireworks & Funfair, 29 October

The season opens at the Lea Marston Eboot Site, near Coleshill, on Thursday 29 October. There are two displays: a low-noise show for younger children, followed by a 10-minute pyro-musical finale. You’ll also find a funfair, but alcohol isn’t allowed or sold on site. Full details are on the event listing at Visit Birmingham.

The event takes place on a grass field, so wear sensible footwear. It falls during October half-term, which makes it a popular family night out.

Drayton Manor and West Midlands Safari Park

Two theme parks close their Halloween seasons with night-time shows. Drayton Manor, near Tamworth, ends Blazing Halloween with fireworks on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November. On 31 October, West Midlands Safari Park near Bewdley hosts a 12-minute drone show at 7.30pm, included with admission. Both make a good full day out, with rides followed by an evening display.

Community bonfires across Birmingham

Bournville and Moseley

Rowheath Pavilion in Bournville hosts a neighbourhood bonfire on Friday 30 October. Moseley Rugby Club’s event on Sunday 1 November is one of the city’s largest community bonfires. Events like these usually charge at the gate, and the money raised goes to the club and local charities.

Solihull and Bromsgrove

In Solihull, Blossomfield Bonfire Night takes place on Friday 6 November, with doors opening at 6pm and a professional fireworks display. Bromsgrove Rugby Club holds its Bonfire Night fundraiser on the same evening.

Sutton Coldfield and Hopwood

The Sutton Coldfield Model Engineering Society’s bonfire and fireworks on Saturday 14 November closes the season. For adults, FWOE Bonfire Night at Hopwood on Saturday 7 November combines a bonfire, fireworks, a bar and live stalls, with a late finish.

Tickets and prices

Book ahead for the big displays

For the biggest fireworks events around Birmingham in 2026, such as Himley Hall, tickets usually go on sale online in advance, and popular dates can sell out. Prices vary by event and ticket type, so check the organiser’s website for the current price.

Paying on the gate

Smaller community bonfires often take payment on the gate. Even so, bring a card and some cash, as not every stall or gate accepts both.

Quieter alternatives to fireworks

Edgbaston’s drone light show

If loud bangs aren’t right for your group, Edgbaston Stadium’s Sky Kingdom Drone Light Show on 6 and 7 November offers a ticketed show without the noise. It suits young children and anyone who finds fireworks stressful. Check Edgbaston’s website for tickets and times.

Low-noise displays

The Lea Marston event on 29 October includes a dedicated low-noise display for younger children before the main show. Some other events offer quiet areas or sensory spaces, so check the event’s website if that matters to your family.

Other family events this season

For something different in early November, Disney On Ice runs at bp pulse LIVE from 28 October. Our Disney On Ice Birmingham 2026 guide has the dates and show times.

Which display suits your group?

Families with young children

Earlier dates and community bonfires suit younger children best, as they often start and finish earlier. The Lea Marston low-noise display and the Edgbaston drone show are good options for children who don’t like loud bangs.

Big-display fans

For the largest shows, Himley Hall and Tudor Grange Park on 7 November are the headline events. Book tickets early and plan your travel carefully, as both draw big crowds.

Adults’ nights out

For a later evening with a bar, FWOE Bonfire Night at Hopwood runs until 11.30pm. In the city centre, club nights such as LUMINA in Digbeth on 5 November offer a different kind of Bonfire Night.

Visitors with accessibility needs

Fields, parks and crowds can be hard to manage with limited mobility. Before you book, check whether the event offers accessible viewing areas, step-free routes or accessible toilets. Lea Marston, for example, lists accessible toilet facilities on site.

Parking at Birmingham’s fireworks displays

Why parking is difficult

Most fireworks displays take place in parks, fields and sports grounds, where parking is limited and access roads are narrow. Thousands of people arrive in the hour before the display, then leave together afterwards. As a result, car parks fill early, and the roads around popular sites can take a long time to clear.

Arriving early

If you’re driving, arrive well before the gates open, especially for Himley Hall and Tudor Grange Park on 7 November. Check each event’s parking guidance in advance, as some sites have no public parking at all.

Avoiding residential streets

Parking on residential streets near a display can block driveways and annoy residents, and some streets may have temporary restrictions on the night. Follow the organisers’ advice and use designated parking only.

Getting there by public transport

Trains and buses

Tudor Grange Park is a short walk from Solihull station, which makes the Round Table display one of the easiest to reach by train. Community bonfires in Moseley, Bournville and Sutton Coldfield are generally served by local buses. Check Network West Midlands for late services before you go, as buses can be busy after a display.

Out-of-town events

Lea Marston, Drayton Manor and Himley Hall are harder to reach without a car. For these events, check the organiser’s website for any special bus services, or arrange a drop-off and pickup.

Getting home safely after the fireworks

Dark, busy roads

The clocks go back on 25 October, so all of Birmingham’s 2026 fireworks displays in this guide take place after dark. When a display ends, the roads around popular events are busy with pedestrians and cars, and car park exits can take a long time. Allow plenty of time, and keep children close when walking back to the car.

Late finishes

Family displays usually finish by mid-evening, but adult events can run much later. FWOE Bonfire Night at Hopwood, for example, closes at 11.30pm. Our guide to the clocks going back explains what changes once the evenings get dark early.

Taxis after the display

Demand for taxis and ride-hailing peaks the moment a big display ends, which can mean long waits and higher prices. A pre-booked car with an agreed pickup point avoids both.

Taking a chauffeur to the fireworks

Why it helps

With a chauffeur, nobody in the group has to find parking or drive home in the dark. Your chauffeur drops you near the entrance and collects you from an agreed point after the display. On a busy night like 7 November, that saves a long wait in a car park queue.

Groups and families

For families and groups of up to seven, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class keeps everyone together, with room for coats, blankets and bags. If you’re planning dinner before the fireworks or drinks afterwards, hourly chauffeur hire keeps the car available all evening.

The event chauffeur service page explains how event bookings work, and you can get a quote online for your chosen display.

Driving or a chauffeur?

Our comparison of chauffeur vs self-drive for Birmingham events sets out the trade-offs, from parking costs to the drive home.

Venue postcodes for satnav

Main display locations

If you’re driving or booking a drop-off, these postcodes will take you to the main venues:

• Himley Hall and Park, near Dudley: DY3 4DF
• Tudor Grange Park, Solihull: B91 3LU
• Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham: B5 7QU

For other events, use the postcode on your ticket or the organiser’s website, as some displays use a separate entrance or car park on the night.

Pickups across the West Midlands

Fireworks displays take place across the region, not just in Birmingham. Our chauffeur service in Solihull covers Tudor Grange Park and Blossomfield, and our chauffeur service in Sutton Coldfield covers the northern displays. We also cover Bromsgrove and Wolverhampton, which is handy for Himley Hall.

Safety tips for Bonfire Night

At the display

• Follow stewards’ directions and stay behind the safety barriers.
• Keep young children close in the crowds, and agree a meeting point in case anyone gets lost.
• Don’t bring sparklers or personal fireworks, as most organised events ban them.
• Wear warm, waterproof layers and sturdy shoes, especially at events on grass fields.

If the weather turns bad

Strong winds and heavy rain can force organisers to delay or cancel a display. On the day, check the event’s website and social media before you set off, especially if you’re travelling a long way.

Pets at home

Fireworks can frighten pets. If you’re going out, keep pets secure indoors with the curtains closed, and leave some background noise on to help mask the bangs.

Ear protection

Ear defenders help young children, and anyone sensitive to noise, enjoy the display more comfortably.

Plan your autumn in Birmingham

Bonfire season follows straight on from Halloween. Our guide to Halloween events in Birmingham for 2026 covers the week before, and our Birmingham events guide for October 2026 lists concerts, sport and theatre.

Book your Bonfire Night transport

For fireworks in Birmingham and across the West Midlands in 2026, National Executive Transfers provides fixed-price chauffeur transfers in Mercedes-Benz E-Class, S-Class and V-Class vehicles. Tell us the event, your group size and when you’d like to be collected, and we’ll plan the pickup around the crowds and the dark roads. Get a quote and book online.