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Wrap up warm and get ready for Bonfire Night in Suffolk, when fireworks light up the skies above towns, villages and some of the county’s best-known landmarks.
From large-scale displays in Ipswich to traditional bonfires, live music and quieter fireworks for younger children, there are plenty of ways to celebrate in 2026. We’ve rounded up some of the best firework displays in Suffolk, with confirmed dates, times and practical details to help you plan your evening.
Looking for a specific fireworks night event in Suffolk? Use the quick links below, or read on for a full guide to Bonfire Night in Suffolk.
Event details can change, particularly if poor weather is forecast, so it’s worth checking the organiser’s website before setting off.
Where: Suffolk Showground, Trinity Park, Ipswich, IP3 8UH
When: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates: 3.30pm
Fireworks: 8pm
The Ipswich Fireworks Festival returns to Trinity Park for another evening of fireworks, live entertainment and Bonfire Night festivities.
It’s more than a quick trip out to watch the display. Entertainment begins at 4pm, giving you plenty of time to explore the funzone, warm up beside the bonfire and grab something to eat from the street food market before the fireworks begin at 8pm. There’s also a licensed bar for adults.
Free on-site parking is available close to the main arena, including designated Blue Badge parking.
Early-bird tickets are currently advertised at £16 for adults, £12 for teenagers aged 13–17 and £7 for children aged 5–12. Children under five can attend free of charge. A limited number of tickets may also be available at the gate at a higher price, although booking in advance is recommended.
Where: Heveningham Hall, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 0PN
When: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates: 4.30pm
Fireworks: Between 7pm and 8pm
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Heveningham Hall Fireworks combines a large-scale fireworks display and bonfire with live music, food, bars and a fairground.
Live entertainment begins when the gates open at 4.30pm, with the fireworks scheduled between 7pm and 8pm. UB40 featuring Ali Campbell headlines the 2026 event, taking to the main stage after the fireworks, before a DJ continues into the evening.
Adult tickets for ages 15 and over cost £25 plus a £1 booking fee, while tickets for children aged 2–14 cost £10 plus the booking fee. Under-twos can attend free. Tickets are available in advance only, with no sales at the gate.
Parking is free. Dogs and sparklers aren’t permitted, and visitors should be aware that parts of the site, including the parking areas, are on grassy and uneven ground.
Where: Christchurch Park, Bolton Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2BX
When: Saturday 31st October 2026
Gates: 6pm
Fireworks: 8pm
The popular Christchurch Park fireworks display has a Halloween twist for 2026, taking place on Saturday 31st October.
Alongside the fireworks, this year’s Spooktacular introduces laser technology to the display, with live music and entertainment continuing across the evening. Gates open at 6pm, the fireworks begin at 8pm, and the event runs until 10pm.
Adult tickets cost £12.99, tickets for children aged 5–15 are £8.99, and under-fives can attend free. Tickets are online only, and payment isn’t accepted at the gates.
There is no general public parking within the park, so plan to use nearby town-centre parking or public transport. Pets, alcohol, sparklers, personal fireworks and chairs aren’t permitted inside the event.
Where: The Food Museum, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL
When: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates: 5.30pm
Bonfire: 7pm
Fireworks: 7.30pm
The Food Museum’s annual Bonfire Night celebration returns with a traditional bonfire and fireworks alongside fairground amusements, a working steam engine and a good choice of food stalls.
Gates open at 5.30pm before the bonfire is lit at 7pm and the fireworks begin at 7.30pm.
Current general admission prices are £8.50 for adults and £5.50 for children, with children aged three and under admitted free. Several public car parks are available around Stowmarket, as there is no general event parking within the museum grounds.
Where: Gunton Park, Old Lane, Corton, Lowestoft, NR32 5HE
When: Saturday 7th November 2026
Event: 5pm–9pm
Quieter display: 6.30pm
Main display: 8pm
The Lowestoft & Yarmouth Rugby Club Firework Extravaganza has introduced two displays for 2026.
A quieter display takes place at 6.30pm, making it a useful option for younger children and visitors who find the biggest bangs uncomfortable. The main fireworks display follows at 8pm.
There will also be a funfair, food and drink stalls and entertainment throughout the evening. Tickets cost £7 per person plus a booking fee, while under-fives attend free.
Tickets are available online only. There is no general event parking at the rugby club, although limited disabled parking can be arranged in advance with the organisers.
Where: Abbey Gardens, Mustow Street, Bury St Edmunds
When: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates: 5pm
Fireworks: 7.30pm
For Bonfire Night in West Suffolk, head to the historic Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds, where the 2026 Fireworks Night is being organised in partnership with St Nicholas Hospice Care, St Edmundsbury Theatre Services and Bury St Edmunds Town Council.
Gates open at 5pm, followed by family entertainment, food and drink stalls and fairground rides before the display starts at 7.30pm. Entertainment continues afterwards, with the event due to finish at 9pm.
Advance tickets cost £8 for adults and £5.50 for children, or £22 for a family ticket covering up to two adults and two children. Children under three can attend free with a paying adult. Tickets bought at the gate, subject to remaining capacity, cost £10.
Personal fireworks and sparklers aren’t allowed in the Abbey Gardens.
Where: Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park, Pannington Hall Lane, Suffolk, IP9 2AP
When: Sunday 1st November 2026
Time: 4pm–8pm
If traditional fireworks are a little too noisy, Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park’s Low-Bang Fireworks provide another option near Ipswich.
The display uses fewer loud bangs and is set to music, making the event particularly useful for families with younger children and anyone who prefers a quieter fireworks experience.
There’s also a Halloween-themed low-bang event on Saturday 31st October, giving visitors a choice of two evenings.
Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is traditionally celebrated across Britain on 5th November.
The date marks the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when a group of conspirators planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Guy Fawkes was discovered beneath Parliament guarding barrels of gunpowder and was arrested.
More than 400 years later, 5th November is still marked with bonfires and fireworks, although many organised displays now take place on the nearest Friday, Saturday or Sunday rather than Bonfire Night itself.
Planning an autumn break around Bonfire Night? With displays taking place from Ipswich and Stowmarket to Halesworth, Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds, you can combine an evening of fireworks with a few days exploring Suffolk’s coast, countryside and market towns.
Browse our collection of holiday cottages in Suffolk and find the perfect base for your November getaway.
For another excuse to warm up afterwards, take a look at our guide to the best places for afternoon tea in Suffolk.
Bonfire Night itself is Thursday 5th November 2026. However, many of Suffolk’s biggest organised firework displays are taking place over the surrounding weekends, particularly Saturday 31st October, Sunday 1st November and Saturday 7th November.
Some of the largest displays include the Ipswich Fireworks Festival at Trinity Park, Christchurch Park Fireworks, Heveningham Hall Fireworks, Stowmarket’s Food Museum Bonfire Night and the Lowestoft & Yarmouth RUFC Firework Extravaganza. Bury St Edmunds also hosts a display in the Abbey Gardens.
Yes. Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park is holding a Low-Bang Fireworks event on Sunday 1st November 2026, with another spooky low-bang display on Halloween. Lowestoft & Yarmouth RUFC is also holding a quieter display at 6.30pm before its main fireworks at 8pm on Saturday 7th November.
For many of the larger events, yes. Heveningham Hall and Christchurch Park require advance or online tickets, while other events may have only limited tickets available at the gate. Booking ahead is recommended, particularly for the larger Ipswich, Heveningham and Bury St Edmunds displays.
Rules vary, but several major displays specifically prohibit dogs, including Heveningham Hall and Christchurch Park. Fireworks can also be distressing for many animals, so always check the organiser’s rules before travelling and consider whether leaving your dog somewhere quiet and secure would be more suitable.
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by Lizi MacGregor / Event
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