Glasgow North East Fireworks Festival

Glasgow Fort will once again host the Glasgow North East Fireworks Festival organised by Community Events Scotland on Sunday 5th November. 

Attendance at the event is free with a range of entertainment on offer throughout the day, starting at 11am and finishing at 10pm. 

This includes music of legendary R&B group, The Drifters and Motown, at 6pm ahead of the firework display taking place at 7:30pm. 

Other entertainment will consist of an enchanted princess pantomime, performances from local musicians, a live wrestling show from Iron Girders and a host of rides and shows as part of the onsite funfair. There will also be a selection of pop-up food stalls for visitors to enjoy.

Here’s everything you need to know about the festival before setting off: 

Timings & key information

The free festival will open at 12pm with stage performances starting from 12:15pm, including music from The Wee Garage Band at 5pm and songs from The Drifters and Motown at 6pm.

The fireworks display will take place from 7:30pm and the final act closing the event will take place between 8:00pm and 9:30pm - which will be announced shortly.

Festival goers can also enjoy a funfair throughout the day and into the evening, with all rides subject to a small cost.

Alcohol will be strictly prohibited at the event and sparklers are also banned to help keep everyone safe. 

Getting here 

Walking or taking public transport to and from the event is recommended where possible.

If you are travelling by car, please be aware that the car parks are likely to be busy, so allow for additional time to travel and consider parking at the other designated festival car parks, including Glasgow Club Easterhouse, The Lochs Shopping Centre, and Platform, the art centre on Westerhouse Road,which are all in walking distance.  Please help to keep everybody safe by avoiding parking on the surrounding roads.

Glasgow Fort open as usual 

Glasgow Fort’s shops, cinema and restaurants will be open as normal throughout the day, including Leopardo Pizza, Wagamama’s, Monterey Jacks, Five Guys, Nando’s, and many more.

There will also be a selection of pop-up food stalls around the venue during the festival. 

Please visit www.glasgowfort.com for more information