The Best Bonfire Nights and Fireworks Displays in and around Bristol
Where should you watch the fireworks this year? That’s for you to decide - here’s all you need to know about the best events happening in and around Bristol this 5th November
This Bonfire Night if you want to watch fireworks burst over the best view in Bristol, we’ve got you covered. If you want to watch fireworks whizz and bang in a big wildlife park, we’ve got you covered. If you want to see a magical display timed to the music of the Harry Potter films, we’ve got you covered. There’s plenty for you to marvel and gawk at this 5th November, and you can read all about it here, with our rundown of the best Bonfire Night and fireworks displays in and around Bristol.
Patchway Fireworks to Music
Norman Scott Park, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5QJ
Patchway Town Council is frightfully pleased to present ‘A Halloween Fireworks to Music’ featuring a 15 minute THRILLER display set to music of the Ghoulish, Macabre & Downright Devilish. Plus Croles Funfair, food & drink, live entertainers, and much more.
Tickets available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/patchwaytc
Bonfire Night at Clifton Observatory - Tuesday 5th November
Clifton Observatory, Litfield Place, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LT
There’s only one place in Bristol you’ll get THAT view and, with a rooftop bar to boot, what’s there to complain about? (Perhaps the cold…)
Clifton Observatory always does Bonfire Night well, launching their fireworks for a small and select crowd of onlookers over the best view in Bristol. As always, you can expect great fireworks, great food - and, this year, there is even a fire performer!
This event will take place on 5th November from 6PM. Tickets cost £17.50 for Adults (15+), £10 for children (2-14), and include a welcome drink when you arrive. Kids under 2 are free!
Downend Roundtable Fireworks
King George V Playing Fields, Westerleigh Road, BS16 6AH
The Downend Rountable Fireworks display has been dubbed ‘Bristol biggest and best charity fireworks event’ - with more than 10,000 people expected to attend, the folks at Downend are clearly keen to put on a show - they keep making it bigger and better every year! All in one night there will be multiple fireworks shows, a big bonfire, fairground rides, food and drinks at the bar, plus entertainment on the Main Stage led by the legendary Party Peeps.
The gates will open to spectators at 17.30 followd by a children’s fireworks display (think less noise and more sparkle!), followed by the bonfire and the main fireworks display from SkyBurst (this year with an added light show and ‘G-Flames’!). Finally, Party Peeps will take to the Main Stage for an after party with music and lots and lots of foam!
Every ticket bought helps support vital causes in the local community – from youth groups and schools to mental health charities and foodbanks. Over £100,000 has been raised in recent years !
Fireworks to Music Spectacular at Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park
Pixash Ln, Bath Rd, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1TP
Head to Avon Valley & Wildlife Park for their annual Fireworks to Music Spectacular - 5th, 7th & 8th November 2025. This year, once again, the guys at Avon Valley are partnering with long-time friends Aardvark FX for an evening of world-class pyrotechnics, fireworks and special effects!
There will be food and drink outlets inside the park, as well as funfair rides for the kids, and don't worry about the animals - they'll be kept safely well away from all the bangs and whizzes, which will be launched from the open farmland (which reminds us - be advised that you may need your wellies!). At Avon Valley they can’t hold a bonfire, as this would pose a risk to the local hedgehogs, but the display will more than make up for that!