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Warwick’s big Bonfire Night is the Warwick Town Bonfire at Warwick Racecourse on Saturday 7 November 2026, run by Warwick Lions and Warwick Rotary, with two firework displays, a bonfire, a bar and hot food. Two more big displays are nearby on the same night, at Kenilworth Castle and Hatton Country World. Here are the times, tickets and parking for every fireworks display near Warwick this year.
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Fireworks near Warwick 2026 at a glance
| Date | Display | Where | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 1 Nov, 5–9pm | Stratford Rugby Club Bonfire and Fireworks | Pearcecroft, Loxley Road, Stratford-upon-Avon | 2026 prices not yet published |
| Sat 7 Nov, gates 5pm | Warwick Town Bonfire | Warwick Racecourse | £10 in advance (15 and over), £2 under-15s |
| Sat 7 Nov | Kenilworth Round Table Fireworks Spectacular | Kenilworth Castle | On sale soon |
| Sat 7 Nov, fireworks 7.30pm | Hatton Fireworks Bonanza | Hatton Country World | £50 a car by 25 Oct, then £60 |
Warwick Town Bonfire 2026
Times
- 5pm: gates open, with food, drink and live music (the Sambassadors of Groove).
- 6pm: a short five-minute display for younger children and early arrivals.
- About 6.30pm: the Mayor and guests call for the bonfire to be lit.
- About 6.40pm: the main display, 19 minutes of fireworks set to music, finishing around 7pm.
- 8pm: food, drink and entertainment close.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | In advance | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adults and children 15 and over | £10 | £12 |
| Children under 15 | £2 | £2 |
| Children 3 and under | Free (book a free ticket) | – |
| VIP Kingmaker, adult | £20 | – |
| VIP Kingmaker, child | £5 | – |
Tickets are sold online through Warwick Racecourse until 7pm on the night, and you can print them at home. The organisers call it a ticket-only event with a limited number of places, so book ahead: there may be only a few tickets on the gate, depending on advance sales. Every penny raised goes to local charities and good causes through Warwick Lions and Warwick Rotary.
Good to know
- No dogs. The organisers don’t allow dogs on site.
- No fireworks of your own. They’ll be confiscated and you’ll be turned away. You can bring your own sparklers (none are sold on site): use the water buckets and keep to quieter areas.
- Food and drink: hot food stalls, two racecourse bars and Warwick Lions’ hot punch.
- No muddy fields: the site is tarmac and hard standing. The fireworks go ahead in all but the strongest winds, but the bonfire may not be lit if it’s too windy. If the event is called off, it’s announced on social media and local radio, and tickets aren’t refunded.
- Accessibility: disabled parking is at the southern end of the site, most of the site is tarmac, and the display can be seen from the disabled parking spaces.
Parking and getting there
Roads around the racecourse are very busy from 5pm to 7.30pm, so arrive in good time. Warwick Racecourse suggests two nearby car parks:
- Cape Road car park, Cape Road, CV34 4NR: about a 10-minute walk.
- St Nicholas Park car park, Banbury Road, CV34 4QY: about a 15-minute walk.
The racecourse is on the western edge of the town centre, so if you’re in Warwick already, walk. Our Warwick parking guide has every car park and its prices, and live train times help you plan the trip home.
Other fireworks near Warwick on Saturday 7 November
Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Round Table’s Fireworks Spectacular returns to Kenilworth Castle on Saturday 7 November. Tickets weren’t on sale when we checked; the Round Table says it will announce dates and prices on its website. Last year’s show sold out, and all the profit goes to local charities.
Hatton Country World
Hatton’s Fireworks Bonanza has a bonfire, funfair rides, food and a DJ. The food and funfair open at 5.45pm, the bonfire is lit at 6pm and the fireworks start at 7.30pm.
- Tickets are per car, for up to seven people: £50 if you book by 25 October, then £60.
- They must be booked online in advance, and come with an arrival time slot. Last year’s event sold out.
- Sparklers aren’t allowed. Hatton Adventure World members get 10% off.
Other displays near Warwick
- Stratford Rugby Club‘s bonfire and fireworks night is on Sunday 1 November, 5pm to 9pm. Our sister site has the details: Stratford Rugby Club bonfire.
- Leamington: Leamington displays hadn’t published 2026 dates when we checked. We’ll add them here when they do.
Every fireworks display in the Warwick calendar
Saturday 7 November
- Fireworks Warwick Town Bonfire Details: Warwick Racecourse
See the full Warwick events calendar · Updated 17 October from organisers' own listings.
Fireworks and pets
Fireworks season runs for weeks, not just one night. The RSPCA’s advice:
- Dogs: walk them before dark, make a quiet den with bedding to hide in, close curtains and windows, and put the TV or music on. Never leave a dog tied up outside, and check gates and fences.
- Cats: keep them in from before dark with a litter tray, close the cat flap, and let them hide.
- Rabbits and guinea pigs: give them extra bedding to burrow into, and cover part of an outdoor hutch with a blanket to muffle the noise, or bring them into a quiet room or garage for the night.
- Microchips: make sure the details are up to date in case a pet bolts.
Fireworks rules
These rules from GOV.UK apply in Warwick as everywhere in England:
- No fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except on Bonfire Night (until midnight) and on New Year’s Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year (until 1am).
- You must be 18 or over to buy adult fireworks, including sparklers.
- It’s against the law to set off or throw fireworks, including sparklers, in the street or any other public place.
- The police can give an on-the-spot fine of £90.
To report fireworks being used dangerously or after 11pm, call Warwickshire Police on 101 (999 if someone is in danger). For an ongoing noise problem from a neighbour, contact Warwick District Council’s environmental health team.
Bonfire Night in Warwick: questions
When is the Warwick bonfire in 2026?
Saturday 7 November 2026 at Warwick Racecourse. Gates open at 5pm, there’s a small display at 6pm, the bonfire is lit around 6.30pm and the main fireworks start around 6.40pm.
How much are Warwick bonfire tickets?
£10 in advance or £12 on the day for anyone 15 and over, £2 for under-15s, and free for children three and under. VIP Kingmaker tickets are £20 for adults and £5 for children, in advance only.
Can I buy tickets on the gate?
The organisers say it’s a ticket-only event and advise booking in advance online. There may be a few tickets on the gate, depending on advance sales.
Can I take my dog to the Warwick bonfire?
No. Dogs aren’t allowed on site.
Where do I park for the Warwick bonfire?
Warwick Racecourse suggests Cape Road car park (about a 10-minute walk) and St Nicholas Park car park on Banbury Road (about 15 minutes). Traffic is heavy from 5pm to 7.30pm.
Is Bonfire Night on 5 November this year?
5 November 2026 is a Thursday, so the big displays near Warwick are on Saturday 7 November. Stratford Rugby Club’s is on Sunday 1 November.
What else is on for Halloween?
See our Halloween in Warwick guide.
