Bonfire Night in Bath 2026: Every Fireworks Display
Every Bonfire Night fireworks display in and around Bath for 2026, from Bath Racecourse to the Rotary Fiesta at the Rec, with dates, gate times, ticket prices, the rules on dogs and sparklers, and where to eat nearby.
In short: Bonfire Night in Bath 2026 has four displays. Bath Racecourse fires on Friday 6 November at 7.30pm, from £12. The Rotary Firework Fiesta at the Rec is on Saturday 7 November at about 6pm, £10 early bird, advance tickets only. King Edward's School is the same night at 6.45pm. Park Farm in Kelston has a real bonfire, on Bonfire Night itself, Thursday 5 November.
Every Bonfire Night fireworks display in and around Bath for 2026, with times and prices checked on the organisers' pages and Visit Bath's listings on 21 October 2026. Below them are six pubs and restaurants from our directory near each display, for a meal before or a drink after.
When is Bonfire Night 2026 in Bath?
Bonfire Night is Thursday 5 November 2026. Bath's displays run from that Thursday to Saturday 7 November, and two of the four are on the Saturday.
| Display | Date | Fireworks | Adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Farm, Kelston | Thu 5 Nov | 7pm (bonfire 6pm) | £8 + fee |
| Bath Racecourse | Fri 6 Nov | 7.30pm | £12 |
| Rotary Fiesta, the Rec | Sat 7 Nov | About 6pm | £10 early bird + £1 fee |
| King Edward's School | Sat 7 Nov | 6.45pm | £13 |
Where are the fireworks displays in Bath?
Bath Racecourse: Fireworks Night
Billed by the racecourse as the biggest display in the area, with street food, a full bar and a balloon display at 6.45pm before the fireworks. Up on Lansdown, high above the city.
- 📅 Fri 6 Nov
- ⏰ Gates 5pm, fireworks 7.30pm, ends 9pm
- 🎟️ £12, children 4 to 12 £10
- 📍 Lansdown, BA1 9BU
Good to know: tickets are limited and the racecourse says they sell quickly, so book online. The Fizz, Fire & Feast family ticket is £49 for two adults and two children, with a hot dog and a drink each. Roof Garden tickets (£22, children £17) add seats under a canopy and free hot drinks. Parking is not covered on the event page.
Rotary Firework Fiesta at the Rec
The Rotary Club of Bath's charity show at the Recreation Ground, with samba band Jamma de Samba from 5pm. It is the only display in the city centre, and the earliest: fireworks at about 6pm.
- 📅 Sat 7 Nov
- ⏰ Gates 4.30pm, fireworks about 6pm
- 🎟️ £10 early bird, 5 to 15s £4.50, plus fees
- 📍 The Rec, Bathwick, BA2 4DS
Good to know: tickets are sold in advance only, right up to the start if any are left, and there is nothing on the gate. Choose standing on the Pavilion side or a seat in the Riverside stand; you cannot move between them. Food stalls take cards only. There is no parking on site, and roads close from 4pm to 8pm.
King Edward's School: Fireworks Display
The school's display on its playing fields in Bathampton, just outside the city. Every ticket includes a free hot dog, with a vegetarian option.
- 📅 Sat 7 Nov
- ⏰ Gates 5.15pm, fireworks 6.45pm
- 🎟️ £13, children 3 to 17 £8, under 3s free
- 📍 Bathampton Playing Fields, BA2 6SY
Good to know: the event is cashless. Parking at the field is limited and must be bought with your ticket. The easier option is free parking at the school's North Road site and a free coach, every 15 minutes from 5pm to 6pm, booked ahead.
Bonfire Night at Park Farm, Kelston
Bath Soft Cheese's farm in Kelston, west of the city, lights a bonfire at 6pm and sets off fireworks at 7pm. Food comes from the farm's Shepherd's Hut (mac and cheese, pulled pork buns) and café.
- 📅 Thu 5 Nov
- ⏰ Doors 5pm, bonfire 6pm, fireworks 7pm
- 🎟️ £8, children 4 to 16 £4, plus fee
- 📍 Park Farm, Kelston, BA1 9AQ
Good to know: parking is £10 a car and "extremely limited", so book it with your tickets or take the number 19 bus from Bath, which stops three minutes' walk from the farm. Under 3s are free. Wear wellies: the ground can be muddy.
Which Bath fireworks are best for young children?
The Rec is the easiest with toddlers: fireworks at about 6pm, a flat site and a choice of standing or seats. At Park Farm, the bonfire at 6pm gives little ones something to watch before the fireworks at 7pm, and under 3s go free. King Edward's School recommends ear defenders for anyone sensitive to noise. None of the four is billed as a low-noise display.
Where to eat and drink near the fireworks in Bath
The Rec finishes by about 7pm, early enough for a proper dinner. Book ahead on the Saturday.
Ponte Vecchio
An Italian restaurant in a converted boathouse below Pulteney Bridge, between The Boater and Bath Rugby's ground, so it is right next to the Rec. Pasta is made fresh each day.
- 🍝 Italian, fresh pasta
- 📞 Book online or on 01225 424800
- 📍 Spring Gardens Road, Bathwick
The Bird Grill
The Bird hotel's restaurant on Pulteney Road, a short walk from the Rec, cooking over open flame. The obvious steak dinner after the Saturday show.
- ⏰ Dinner Wed to Sun from 5pm, to 9.30pm Fri and Sat
- 🥩 Bavette £20, 1kg tomahawk £95
- 📍 Pulteney Road, Bathwick
The Pulteney Arms
A family-run real ale pub on Daniel Street, a walk along Great Pulteney Street from the Rec. A pint and pub food rather than a big dinner.
- ⏰ Thu to Sat bar to midnight
- 🍽️ Food 6pm to 9pm
- 📍 Daniel Street, Bathwick
Bathwick Boatman
A riverside restaurant in an old rowing clubhouse on Forester Road, for a set dinner after King Edward's. Reservations only, and no dogs.
- ⏰ Thu to Sat from 5pm, last bookings 8.30pm
- 🍽️ Two courses £33, three £42
- 📍 Forester Road, Bathwick
The Hare and Hounds
A stone inn on Lansdown Road, on the way up to the racecourse, with views over the Charlcombe Valley. Eat here before the gates open: the kitchen stops at 9pm, when the display ends.
- ⏰ Fri open to 10.30pm, food to 9pm
- 🐕 Dogs welcome in the bar and garden
- 📍 Lansdown Road, BA1 5TJ
The Old Crown
A village pub in Weston, on the side of Bath nearest Kelston, with British classics, stone-baked pizzas and a children's menu. Handy after Park Farm on the Thursday.
- ⏰ Thu 12pm to 11pm, kitchen 5pm to 9pm
- 📞 Book on 01225 481858
- 📍 Crown Hill, Weston
What can I take to the fireworks in Bath?
Warm layers, wellies and a card. Sparklers are banned at the Rec and King Edward's, and Park Farm asks you not to bring your own fireworks or sparklers. The Rec's food stalls and King Edward's are card only.
Bonfire Night in Bath: questions
When is Bonfire Night 2026?
Thursday 5 November 2026. In Bath, Park Farm holds its display that night; the racecourse is on Friday 6 November and the Rec and King Edward's School on Saturday 7 November.
What time are the Bath Racecourse fireworks?
7.30pm on Friday 6 November 2026, with gates at 5pm and the event ending at 9pm.
Can I buy tickets on the gate at the Rec?
No. The Rotary Firework Fiesta sells tickets in advance only, online up to the start if any are left.
Is there a bonfire at any Bath fireworks display?
Yes, at Park Farm in Kelston on Thursday 5 November: the bonfire is lit at 6pm and the fireworks start at 7pm.
Can I take my dog to the fireworks in Bath?
Not to the Rec, which allows guide and support dogs only, or to Park Farm, which asks you to leave dogs at home.