Organised Fireworks displays

Our advice for a safe and enjoyable fireworks display

  • Only adults should light fireworks and safely dispose of them once they’ve been used.
  • Plan in advance and warn your neighbours about your display.
  • Buy your fireworks from a reputable licensed retailer and check that the fireworks are CE marked.
  • Keep fireworks in a closed box and use them one at a time.
  • Read and follow the instructions on each firework, using a torch if necessary.
  • Light the firework at arm’s length with a taper and stand well back.
  • Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks.
  • Never return to a firework once it has been lit.
  • Don’t put fireworks in pockets and never throw them. Throwing fireworks is illegal – you could have to pay a £5000 fine.
  • Direct fireworks well away from spectators.
  • Alcohol and fireworks don’t mix. Never drink alcohol while lighting fireworks and keep people who are drinking a safe distance away.

Click on your local authority area to find out where you can attend organised fireworks displays for the 2023 bonfire period.

Gateshead

Barmoor Fireworks – 3rd November 

Barmoor Field, Ryton (on the south side of the B6317 between Ryton RFC and Barmoor Community Centre)
Fireworks display and funfair. Admission: free.

4pm – Fairground open
7pm – Fireworks

Metro Radio Saltwell Park Fireworks – 4th November

Saltwell Park, East Park Road, Gateshead. NE9 5AX

This is a pre-booked ticket only event.

4pm – gates open and music from DJ Danny
5pm – stage entertainment
5.30pm – fireworks display for young children
7.30pm – main fireworks display
Admission: £7 per ticket plus booking fee, children under 2 years on the day qualify for a free ticket.

Tickets must be purchased in advance from Metro Radio.

Blaydon RFC bonfire and fireworks – 4th November

Crow Trees, Hexham Road, Swalwell, NE16 3BN

Bonfire, fireworks display and William Clark Fairground.

5pm – Fairground open
6.15pm – Bonfire
7.45pm – Fireworks

Admission:
Adults £8.50, children £5 (under 3 yrs free)
Family tickets – 2 adults, 2 children, £23.50, 1 adult, 2 children, £16,  1 adult, 1 child, £12.

Tickets must be bought in advance, no tickets sold on the gate.

Tickets available from Blaydon RFC.

Rutherford Football Club – 4th November

Beggarswood, Coach Road, Lobley Hill, NE11 0HH

Bonfire and fireworks display with a disco.  Greatest Show on Earth themed, so dress up as your favourite character. Pizza van on site, flashy toys stall and facepainter.
No fireworks or sparklers to be brought on site. 6pm – 11pm.

6pm – Gates open
6.30pm – Bonfire lit
8pm – Fireworks

Admission –  Adults £10, Children 5-16 yrs £8, (under 5 yrs free).

Tickets must be purchased in advance from Rutherford AFC.

Gateshead RFC Fireworks – 5th November

38 Eastwood Gardens, NE9 5UB

4.30pm – gates open
6.30pm – Fireworks display

Admission: Advance tickets £6 (under 5 yrs free)

Tickets are available from: Gateshead RFC

Newcastle

Newcastle Racecourse – 3rd November 

High Gosforth Park, Racecourse, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5HP

The spectacular 15-minute firework and laser show, choreographed to hit songs, starting at approximately 7:30pm.

After the fireworks, the funfair, bars, and food outlets will remain open until 9:30pm, allowing you to enjoy the festivities a little longer and avoid traffic congestion.

You can buy tickets here.

Gosforth Sports Association fireworks – 4th November

Gosforth Sports Association, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2NH

Gates for the Gosforth event open at 5pm ahead of a 7pm display and attractions, rides, and food and drink are all expected.

Tickets start from £5 for kids and £7 for adults and can be bought online.

Novocastrians RFC Fireworks Display – 5th November

Sutherland Park, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7SZ
– Admission for Adults: £5
– Admission for Children (under 16): £3

The club will be open from 17:30 onwards, with the display scheduled to start at 19:00.

North Tyneside

Fireworks at the Fort – 2nd November 

Segedunum Roman Fort, Buddle Street, Wallsend, NE28 6HR

Entry to the museum is free after 4pm so join in with the family-friendly craft activities, explore the museum exhibits, then choose the best spot outside to watch the display at 6.30pm.

Tynemouth Cricket Club Fireworks – 3rd November

Tynemouth Cricket Club, North Shields, NE30 2BE

Gates open from 5pm, display starts from 7pm. There are fairground rides and refreshments available.

Parking will be extremely limited so please use public transport wherever possible.

Blue Flames Fireworks Display – 5th November 

Blue Flames sporting club, Whitley Road, Benton, NE12 9SF

Gates Open 4.30pm, display is around 7pm. There will be fairground rides, food stalls and much more.

Tickets cost £7.50 for adults and £5.50 for children.

North Tyneside Fireworks Display – 5th November 

The Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 1TQ

There are fairground rides and refreshments from 6pm and the display starts at 7pm, lasting for around 15 minutes.

South Tyneside

Ocean Beach, South Shields – 5th November (two shows)

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, Sea Rd, South Shields NE33 2LD

One will start at 6.30pm with the second display at 8pm. Both displays are free.

Sunderland

Barnes Park – 31st October

Barnes Park Rd, Sunderland SR4 7PY

Tickets are priced £7 per adult, £5 per child and under 2’s are free.

Family tickets are £20 for two adults and two children.

Dalton Park – 9th November

Dalton Park, Murton, Durham SR7 9HU

4pm: Entertainment begins at Dalton Park

5pm: Steve and Karen from Metro Radio arrive on stage

6:30pm: Fireworks begin and the Christmas light switch commences

7pm – 8:30pm: late night shopping

The event will take place at 8pm.

Rainton Arena – 4th November 

Rainton Arena, Mercantile Rd, Houghton le Spring DH4 5PH

There will be a fun fair, fire breathers and food stalls. The event will take place between 5pm and 10pm with tickets costing £7, you can buy tickets here.