The Best Halloween Firework Displays Across the UK

There’s something about fireworks and Halloween that just works. The chill in the air, the crunch of leaves underfoot, pumpkins glowing in the dark — and then the night sky erupts in shrieks, howls and bursts of colour. Whether it’s a family-friendly fright night or a full-blown spooktacular, Halloween firework displays are fast becoming one of the UK’s favourite autumn traditions.

Across the country, villages, towns and cities are lighting up with themed shows, eerie effects and plenty of atmosphere. From creepy fairgrounds and ghostly parades to spine-tingling pyrotechnics set to music, there’s a Halloween event for everyone — whether you’re bringing the kids, meeting mates, or just in it for the big bangs.

Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best Halloween firework events happening around the UK — so get your costume, grab a toffee apple, and prepare for a frightfully good night.

Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival

When: 31st October and 1st November 2025
Where: Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY
Tickets:  Adult: £18, Child: £6.50-£12

A real heavyweight on the Halloween and Bonfire Night scene, Alexandra Palace, or "Ally Pally" as the locals call it, hosts one of the most spectacular displays in the city. Known as the ‘Glastonbury of Fireworks’, the Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival is an iconic event in North London. Set against the stunning backdrop of Alexandra Palace, this two-day celebration is more than fireworks—it’s an entire festival. Expect live music, a German beer festival, ice skating, and street food. Plus, the fireworks themselves are some of the most spectacular in the city, attracting thousands every year.

Don’t miss our full guide to Alexandra Palace's Fireworks Festival & Drone Festival

Big Wednesday Halloween Fireworks Great Yarmouth 2025

When: Wednesday, 29th October 2025
Where: Great Yarmouth Pier, Norfolk
Tickets: Free entry

Great Yarmouth knows how to end the season with a bang — and its Big Wednesday Halloween Fireworks is the grand finale of the summer calendar. Expect a lively evening by the pier with music, street performers and seaside fun before the night sky turns into a crackling light show. With Halloween just days away, there’s often a spooky twist to the display, making it a perfect half-term treat. Wrap up warm, grab your chips, and get ready for one last seaside fireworks spectacle.

Flame & Thunder at Santa Pod Raceway 2025

When: Saturday, 25th October 2025
Where: Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, NN29 7XA
Tickets: Adults from £39, Kids £11, Under 5s Free

If Halloween for you means more than just pumpkins and polite sparklers, Flame & Thunder at Santa Pod Raceway is the big one. It’s a full-throttle mix of jet cars, monster trucks, stunt shows, fairground rides, dinosaurs and Halloween mayhem — all topped off with a seriously impressive firework finale. Expect roaring engines, pyrotechnic madness, and a crowd buzzing from start to finish. Costumes are encouraged, ear defenders are smart, and sticking around after the fireworks for live music is a solid shout. It’s loud, it’s chaotic, and it’s one of the UK’s most outrageous Halloween firework events.

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Samhuinn Fire Festival

When: Friday, 31st October 2025
Where: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Tickets: Adults £8, Under 16s £6

If you like your Halloween with a serious dose of fire and folklore, the Samhuinn Fire Festival is the one to beat. Set under the shadow of Arthur’s Seat, this legendary event celebrates the Celtic New Year with fire-dancing, drumming, acrobatics and an epic battle between the Summer and Winter Queens. Expect a theatrical procession, mythical creatures, and a fiery finale that marks the turn of the seasons. With food stalls, a unique atmosphere and centuries-old tradition woven in, this isn’t your average fireworks night — it’s a full-blown Celtic spectacle.

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Sudeley Castle Phantoms & Fireworks

When: Friday, 31st October 2025
Where: Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershiree
Tickets: Adult – £17.50, Child (3–15) – £12.50, Under 3s – Free

Sudeley Castle’s Halloween celebrations combine history, family fun and fireworks in one stunning setting. By day, families can explore the “Halloweek” pumpkin trail through the castle grounds and enjoy Tudor All Hallow’s Eve with costumed characters and ghostly tales. After dark, the Phantoms & Fireworks event takes over, with a “Ghouls Skool” disco, spooky entertainment and a dazzling fireworks finale. It’s a brilliant mix of heritage, Halloween and pyrotechnics.

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The Whitworth Fantazia Fireworks

When: Friday 31st October, 2025
Where: The Whitworth, Station Road, Darley Dale, DE4 2EQ
Tickets: Adult: £10, Child: £5, Family ticket (2+2): £25

Halloween meets Bonfire Night at The Whitworth in Darley Dale! This event is packed with spooky fun, including a Halloween fancy dress contest and two firework displays — one quieter for kids and those sensitive to noise, followed by a bigger, louder finale. With food, bouncy castles, and sweet treats for the kids, it’s a frightfully good night out!

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Celebrate Halloween With Your Own Firework Display

If you’d rather bring the spooky fun home, why not host your own Halloween fireworks display? It’s the perfect way to keep the party going — without battling the crowds.

Here at Epic Fireworks, we’ve got a devilishly good range of Halloween-themed fireworks to set the perfect spine-chilling scene. Not only do we stock fireworks with ghoulish names, but we’re famous for our unusual sound effects too — think howls, screeches and eerie wails that’ll make your garden sound like something straight out of a horror film.

There’s something in our range to fright and delight, check out The Best Halloween Fireworks for 2025

Take the Guesswork out of Halloween Firework Displays

Planning your own fright night? Our DIY display packs come with everything you need to pull off a truly unforgettable Halloween spectacle. Add a few spooky decorations, dim the lights, and you’ve got an atmosphere Dracula himself would approve of.

Shop our DIY Display packs and get ready to light up the night with a proper spooky show.