There's lots of FREE Fireworks Displays exploding across Dorset this summer.  For more info on locations, dates and times, please see below.

POOLE QUAY

Fireworks night will be every Thursday from 27 July to 31 August 2023.  Evening entertainment on Poole Quay includes live music, small children’s rides and family fun with a dazzling firework display at 10pm.

More info: Poole Tourism

BOURNEMOUTH SEAFRONT

The fireworks displays can be seen at 10pm every Friday from 4 - 25 August 2023 plus there’s more as part of the Bournemouth Air Festival on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 September 2023 at 10pm.

More info: Bournemouth Tourism

WEYMOUTH SEAFRONT

Spend the evening on Weymouth Esplanade enjoying the seafront attractions and then stand back to watch the grand fireworks display which is on every Monday from 31 July – 28 August 2023.  Fireworks display starts at 9.30pm.

More info: Weymouth Town Council

LYME REGIS

As part of Lyme Regis Carnival week, there will be a spectacular fireworks display at 9.30pm on Friday 4 August 2023.

More info: Lyme Regis Carnival

SWANAGE

You can enjoy 8 days of family fun, entertainment, live music and of course the popular procession.  As part of Carnival week there will also be 3 firework displays at 9.45pm on Saturday 29 July, Wednesday 2 August and Saturday 5 August 2023.

More info: Swanage Carnival

CHRISTCHURCH

There’s so much going on in Christchurch on Carnival weekend with fun for all the family and a fireworks display at 9.30pm on Saturday 12 August 2023.

More info: Christchurch Carnival

WAREHAM

As part of the Wareham Wednesdays events, on 23 August 2023 there will be a raft race night, music on the Quay stage by Navi, food stalls and bar plus a fireworks display at 10pm.

More info: Wareham Wednesdays Facebook page

Please note that unexpected circumstances can occur including bad weather conditions and therefore displays may be cancelled at short notice.  Please always check before travelling.

Need more fun ideas for the summer?  Please see below for further listings.

Dorset and New Forest Pubs with Play Parks
Dorset Splash Parks and Paddling Pools
Dorset Soft Plays and Play Cafes
Dorset Car Boot Sales

For more upcoming events in Dorset, why not join the Dorsetmums Family Friendly Events Facebook group!