The Best Bonfire Night and Firework Events in Manchester

Bonfire Night’s nearly here, and you know what that means: fireworks, fairgrounds, and a few toffee apples for good measure. Whether you’re chasing the biggest bangs in town or a cosy local celebration with the family, Manchester has you covered this year.

From huge park displays lighting up the skyline to community gatherings with fairground rides, live music, and sizzling BBQs, we’ve rounded up the best Bonfire Night Events in Manchester for 2025. Expect everything from traditional bonfires and sensory-friendly shows to buzzing afterparties and even a digital fireworks display (because, well, only Manchester would pull that off).

So grab your scarves, text your mates, get the family in the car, and get ready to ooh and aah your way through the weekend – here’s where to catch the biggest sparks, the warmest vibes, and the best Bonfire Night memories in the city this year.

 

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Denton West Bonfire Night Firework Display

When: Saturday 1st November 2025

Where: Denton West Cricket Club in Dane Bank

Round up the family, get on down to Denton Firework Display and enjoy an extravaganza of an evening. There won’t be a second of boredom for you or the kids, as they can go wild on the fairground rides while you sip on a drink and gorge on food from the fully licensed bars and food stalls. As for the main event? Well, that looks great too. A 25-minute display courtesy of Electrify Fireworks will light up the Denton sky in a kaleidoscope of colour. 

 

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Bonfire Night 2025 @ The Church Inn

When: Saturday 1st November 2025

Where: The Church Inn in Chadderton

Bonfire Night 2025 is The Church Inn’s biggest event yet. With a bigger and better firework display and bigger bars, you and the family will be able to watch a fantastic display and get a round of drinks in much quicker. As for food, Blackstone Catering Company will provide all the traditional, tasty Bonfire Night scran, including black peas and mulled wine. Get on down for what looks to be a fantastic evening. 

 

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Carlton Club Fireworks Display

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When: Saturday 1st November 2025

Where: Carlton Club in Manchester

 

The beloved Carlton Club returns with its annual Bonfire Night celebration, a full day of family-friendly fun, daytime activities, DJs, food, drinks and of course, the spectacular fireworks display as the night falls. 

This one always sells out, so grab your tickets quickly. They’re available at the bar only, with tickets priced at £12 for adults and £8 for kids, running until 31st October or sell out. 

 

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Kibosh! A Save Our Club Fireworks After Party

When: Saturday 1st November 2025

Where: The Carlton Club in Manchester

If you fancy sticking around into the later hours, The Kibosh! crew are hosting a fundraiser party for the Carlton Club with two rooms: one pumping non-stop acid house and the other a designated chill-out room for when you need a breather. No bonfire or fireworks here, just pure heat and sparks from the soundsystem. What more could you ask for?

 

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Platt Fields Market Garden Bonfire Party

When: Saturday 1st November 2025

Where: Platt Fields in Manchester

Platt Fields Market Garden Bonfire Party doesn’t have fireworks, but don’t let that put you off. With three crackling fire pits, a monster disco and a fancy dress catwalk in the day – plus a special round for doggos – the first half of the event is stacked. Once the skies get a little darker, DJs from buzzy cocktail bar Renae will soundtrack the evening and get you dancing. That’s without mentioning the pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, facepainting, and lovely food and drink to gorge on throughout the event. There’s something for every member of the family here. 

 

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Irish World Heritage Centre – Back With a Bang

When: Sunday 2nd November & Wednesday 5th November 2025

Where: Irish World Heritage Centre in Manchester

Not content with just one display this year, the Irish World Heritage Centre has two events lined up for you on Bonfire Night. Both will feature a funfair, food, live music and fire performers. On the November 2nd event, the bonfire and fireworks display will be sensory-sensitive. Best of all? It’s free to attend. Get on down to either and have a whirl of a time. 

 

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Printworks Digital Fireworks

When: Wednesday 5th November 2025

Where: Printworks in Manchester

Ditch the rain, ditch the cold and step inside Printworks for their 25th anniversary. Now, you might be thinking: fireworks inside, how does that work? Well, Printworks are hosting a digital fireworks display, which promises an immersive, interactive experience with dazzling lights and surround sound. 

 

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The Firbank Bonfire Night Party

When: Wednesday 5th November 2025

Where: The Firbank Pub in Manchester

If you’re after that proper community bonfire buzz, The Firbank has you sorted. Expect fireworks, banging tunes, and a sizzling BBQ to keep the good vibes (and the temperature) up all night long. A great shout for families, mates, and anyone looking for a classic Bonfire Night with all the essentials — fire, food, and fun.

 

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Buile Hill Park Fireworks 

When: Saturday 1st November 2025

Where: Buile Hill Park in Salford

Get ready to light up your night at Buile Hill Park’s fireworks event this November and watch three incredible firework displays. First is the Little Sparks Firework display, perfect for the kids. Next up is the Firecracker firework display, and finally, the main display, which will dazzle and shimmer in front of you and your family’s eyes. There’s also the funfair, fire walk, light installation and marshmallow toasting. Great fun if you ask us. 

 

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Prince’s Park Fireworks

When: Sunday 2nd November 2025

Where: Prince’s Park in Salford

If you’re in Irlam, the Prince’s Park Firework Event is for you. Like the Buile Hill Park event, it’s run by Salford Council, featuring the same Little Sparks Firework Display, a bonfire, a main firework display and funfair, food and drink options.

 

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If you fancy venturing further afield this Bonfire Night, we’ve also rounded up the best events in Liverpool, Bristol, Sheffield, Nottingham, Glasgow, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Leeds, Cardiff, and Birmingham. Wherever you end up, Skiddle’s got the hottest bonfires, biggest bangs, and best nights out to keep you glowing all weekend long.

 

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.