FIREWORKS DISPLAYS IN DORSET 2026

Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Gates open: 3pm
Display Times: TBC

Info: Families can enjoy food and drink, stalls, music, fairground, children’s entertainment from Krazy Kev, 2 fireworks displays, and more.

FREE EVENT!

Address: King George V Playing Fields, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EN

Facebook: Ferndown Fireworks

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: 5pm
Display times: 7pm, 8pm & 9pm

Info: Enjoy 3 fireworks displays in one night, plus live music, fire performers, fun fair, street food and more!

Address: The Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX

Website: Bournemouth Fireworks

Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Gates open: 6pm
Display time: 7.45pm

Info: Haymoor Junior School event offers a spectacular firework display and plenty of hot food options, drinks, rides, treats, and glow toys on sale.

Address: Haymoor Junior School, Ashdown Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8WG

Facebook: Haymoor Junior School

Date: Thursday 5th November 2026
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 8pm

Info: Entertainment on Poole Quay starts at 5pm with live music, family entertainment and kids activities.

FREE EVENT!

Location: Poole Quay, Dorset

Website: Poole Tourism

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: 4pm
Display time: TBC

Info: The spectacular fireworks event will include a fire show, funfair rides, inflatable assault course, cave wall, local craft stalls, plus food and drink stalls.

Address: Avonwood Primary School, Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NB

Website: Ticket Tailor

Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Gates open: 6pm
Display times: 7pm & 8.45pm

Info: On the night there will be 2 spectacular firework displays with music, plus a bonfire, fairground, street entertainers, music, steam engines, hot food and drink.

Address: The Fuzzy Bit, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6QF

Website: Verwood Flameburst

Date: Saturday 14th November 2026
Gates open: 5pm
Display time: 7.30pm

Info: Broadstone’s big night! With food and drink, live music, dancers, fire performers, bungee trampoline, merry-go-round, bouncy castle, and a spectacular fireworks display choreographed to music.

Address: Broadstone Middle School, Dunyeats Road, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8AE

Website: Broadstone Fireworks

Dates: Friday 6th & Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: 5pm
Display time: First show at 6pm

Info: The Big Glow Show replaces fireworks with an unforgettable combination of live music, colourful laser spectaculars and live performance. Families will enjoy 3 themed shows, live singers, circus performers, fire entertainers, fairground rides, food and drink.

Address: Shelley Park, Chessel Avenue, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset BH5 1LX

Website: Eventbrite The Big Glow Show

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: 5.30pm
Show times: 6.30pm & 7.45pm

Info: Join Talbot Heath School for a magical, safe and bang-free alternative to fireworks. Enjoy mesmerising laser shows choreographed to music, spectacular fire show, live music, hot food and drinks.

Address: Talbot Heath Wooded Campus, Rothesay Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9NJ

Website: Talbot Heath PTA Events

Date: Sunday 1st November 2026
Gates open: TBC
Display times: TBC

Info: This is a popular event for all ages and this year’s entertainment will include a fairground, stalls, two fireworks displays, a bonfire and live music.

Address: Carvers Recreation Ground, Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH24 1JD

Website: Ringwood Town Council

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: 4.30pm
Display time: 7.30pm

Info: This event is run by a local Bournemouth Scout group. The bonfire will be lit at 6pm and families can look around traditional stalls, take part in competitions, enjoy refreshments and BBQ food plus there’s a spectacular aerial display by Fireworks Effects.

Address: Butchers Coppice Activity Centre, Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW

Website: Butchers Coppice Activity Centre

Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 6.30pm

Info: Takeaway food and drink will be available to purchase from The Noisy Lobster and then families are invited to watch the display from Avon Beach.

FREE EVENT!

Address: The Noisy Lobster, Avon Beach, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4AN

Facebook: The Noisy Lobster

Date: Thursday 5th November 2026
Gates open: 4.45pm
Display time: 6.30pm

Info: Get ready for an unforgettable evening under the stars and enjoy hot food, drinks and treats, light-up goodies for sale, and a dazzling fireworks display.

Address: Lytchett Matravers Primary School, Wareham Road, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6DY

Website: PTA Events LMPS

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: 6pm
Display time: TBC

Info: There’s action all night with stock car and banger racing plus a huge fireworks display.

Address: Ringwood Raceway, Matchams Leisure Park, Hurn Road, Ringwood, BH24 2BT

Facebook: Ringwood Raceway

Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
Gates open: 5pm
Display time: TBC

Info: Poulner Junior School are celebrating their 25th fireworks display! There will be a bonfire, delicious BBQ, bar, sweets stall, and family fun.

Address: Poulner Junior School, North Poulner Road, Ringwood, BH24 3LA

Website: Ticketsource Poulner Junior School

Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Gates open: 4.30pm
Display time: 6.15pm

Info: The low noise fireworks display will be held in the rear playground and food, drinks and treats will be available to buy.

Address: Manorside Academy, Evering Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH12 4JG

Facebook: Manorside Academy Info

Date: Thursday 5th November 2026
Gates open: 5.30pm
Display: 7pm

Info: The popular event will have a bonfire burning, food and drink, fairground rides, games, and stalls

Address: Talbot Primary School, Talbot Drive, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5ED

Facebook: Talbot Primary School

Date: Thursday 12th November 2026
Gates open: 5pm
Display time: TBC

Info: Beams of colour dance across the night sky, choreographed to music during the dazzling laser light show! In addition, the show will feature some low noise fireworks. The line-up also includes performances, a bubble show, children's entertainment, rides, UV face painting, stalls, food and drink.

Address: St Katherine’s School, Rolls Drive, Southbourne, Dorset, BH6 4NA

Website: PTA Events St Katherine’s School

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: 6pm
Display time: 7.30pm

Info: Milborne family fireworks night is a community event created to bring families, friends, and neighbours together for an evening of colour, excitement, and celebration. The annual display will raise money for the local community.

Address: Milborne Saint Andrew Sports Club, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0JA

Website: Milborne Community Fireworks

Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Gates open: 5pm
Display time: TBC

Info: Indulge in delicious food from local caterers and enjoy live music before the spectacular musically choreographed firework finale.

Address: The Blandford School, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SQ

Website: The Blandford School

Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026
Gates open: 5pm
Display time: 6.30pm

Info: Enjoy a great evening of family fun with stalls, live music, emergency vehicles, rides, performers, and a fantastic fireworks display.

Address: Shaftesbury Primary School, Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ

Facebook: Shaftesbury Primary School PTA

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: 5pm
Display time: 7pm

Info: Families can enjoy a bar and BBQ, hot chocolate and glowsticks before the professionally staged fireworks display begins.

Address: Winterborne Stickland Sports Club, Winterborne Stickland, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0LZ

Website: Winterbourne Stickland Sports Club

Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Gates open: 5.30pm
Display times: 6.30pm & 7.30pm

Info: With two dazzling displays, this is the biggest and best firework display in the area. Enjoy BBQ food, play the fete games run by Woodcutts Explorers and purchase glow toys sold by the Skate Park Project.

Address: Church Farm Camp Site, Sixpenny Handley, SP5 5ND

Facebook: 1st Woodcutts

Date: Thursday 5th November 2026
Gates open: 5.30pm
Display time: 6.30pm

Info: Expect a fantastic evening of fireworks, hot food, bar, sweet treats and plenty of family fun.

Address: Pimperne Primary School, Newfield Road, Pimperne, Dorset, DT11 8WF

Facebook: Trybooking Pimperne Primary School

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: TBC
Display time: 7.30pm

Info: This event will be raising funds for Salisbury District Hospital Stars Appeal so donations will be gratefully received. Along with fireworks and a bonfire, families will also be able to enjoy a BBQ and the bar will be open.

FREE EVENT!

Address: The Remembrance Field, Charlton, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PL

Facebook: Donhead Sports Club

Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 8pm

Info: The pub will be serving up loaded jacket potatoes, hot chocolate, mulled wine, and more to enjoy before the spectacular fireworks display.

Address: The Coppleridge Inn, Elm Hill, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9HW

Facebook: The Coppleridge Inn

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: 5pm
Display time: 7pm

Info: Everyone is welcome to attend this community event and burgers and hotdogs will be available to purchase on the night.

FREE EVENT!

Address: Melbury Abbas & Cann Village Hall, West Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0EG

Facebook: Melbury Abbas & Cann Village Hall

Date: Thursday 5th November 2026
Gates open: 6pm
Display time: 7pm

Info: BBQ and refreshments will be available to purchase on the night and the bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm. Tickets in advance can be purchased from Dike & Son.

Address: Stalbridge Playing Fields, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2RA

Facebook: Dike & Son

Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Gates open: 6pm
Display time: 8.30pm

Info: Get ready for a dazzling fireworks display, live music, delicious food, fun fair and family fun.

Address: Wareham Recreation Ground, Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PH

Website: Wareham Wednesdays

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: 6pm
Display time: TBC

Info: Get ready for a fantastic evening of family fun, fireworks and celebrations! There will be a kids disco, food and family fun.

Address: Wool Royal British Legion, Collier's Lane, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6DJ

Website: Wool Royal British Legion

Date: Thursday 5th November 2026
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 8pm

Info: There’s family fun on the promenade from 5pm with catering and trade stalls, plus the beach bonfire will be lit prior to the fireworks display.

FREE EVENT!

Address: Weymouth Bay, Dorset

Website: Weymouth Town Council

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 6.30pm

Info: The fantastic fireworks are released from the Cobb, so the Seafront or Lister Gardens will offer a great view.

FREE EVENT!

Address: The Cobb, Lyme Regis, Dorset

Website: Lyme Regis Carnival

Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 8pm

Info: Head to East Beach for food outlets and outside bar, fun fair rides, live music, bonfire and a fabulous fireworks display.

FREE EVENT!

Address: East Beach, West Bay, Dorset

Website: West Bay

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 7pm

Info: Join the community for a public fireworks display which raises funds for local charities and future Beachcombers events. There will be a barbecue and stalls to keep families entertained.

FREE EVENT!

Address: Abbotsbury Village Car Park & The Swan Inn

Website: Abbotsbury Beachcombers

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: 6.30pm
Display time: 7.30pm

Info: The Upwey annual bonfire and fireworks display has food and treats for families to enjoy before the display starts.

Address: West Farm, Bincombe, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PS

Website: Upwey Society

Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Gates open: 5.30pm
Display time: 7pm

Info: The event will be raising money for the Ducks & Drakes Cancer Trust. Expect a bar, hot food, cakes, marshmallows, hot chocolate and more before the professional fireworks display.

Address: Brewery Farm, Ansty, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7PN

Website: Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust

Date: Saturday 31st October 2026
Gates open: N/A
Display time: TBC

Info: Southside Restaurant and Fun Fair will be hosting a spectacular fireworks display for all to see.

FREE EVENT!

Address: Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6PL

Facebook: Southside Funfair

Date: Thursday 5th November 2026
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 7pm

Info: This year the lantern procession will start from the Parish Field from 5pm and walk to the Pub. The village bonfire will be lit at 6pm and families can enjoy hog roast, BBQ, mulled drinks, hot chocolate, double decker playbus and fireworks at the Pub.

Address: Gaggle of Geese, Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BS

Facebook: Gaggle of Geese

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open: 5pm
Display time: 7pm

Info: Enjoy burgers, refreshments, live music from The Pulpits, and a wonderful fireworks display.

Address: Red Triangle Cricket Club, Wide Street, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2AN

Website: Eventbrite Portland Red Triangle Cricket Club

Date: Thursday 5th November 2026
Gates open: TBC
Display time: TBC

Info: Enjoy an evening full of explosive displays, amazing food, and family fun.

Address: Dorchester Rugby Club, Coburg Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HX

Facebook: Dorchester Rugby Club

Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Gates open: 6pm
Display time: 7pm

Info: Set within the beautiful grounds of Melbury House, get ready for a spectacular evening of bonfire, fireworks, and family fun under the stars.

Address: Melbury House, Melbury Sampford, near Evershot, Dorset, DT2 0LF

Website: Abbotsbury Gardens