Fireworks displays and bonfires in Sussex 2026
Bonfire Night falls on a Thursday this year, so many Sussex displays run on the weekends either side. These are the displays with confirmed 2026 dates, taken from each organiser's own website.
Many displays sell cheaper tickets in advance and some are cash only on the gate. Check each listing for details before you go.
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East Grinstead Community Bonfire torchlit procession and fireworks
East Grinstead High Street, East Grinstead · 17 October 2026
East Grinstead Community Bonfire's torchlit procession lights up the High Street, followed by a bonfire and fireworks. It is one of the earlier dates in the Sussex bonfire season, which runs from September to late November.
- Price:
- Check the society's website and social media for any charges and collection details.
- Dates:
- Saturday 17 October 2026, from 7pm on East Grinstead High Street.
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Hastings Bonfire Night
Hastings town centre and beach, Hastings · 17 October 2026
Hastings Borough Bonfire Society's torchlit procession winds through the town before a bonfire and a grand finale firework display on the beach. Torches are brought down from the East Hill Beacon to light the procession.
- Price:
- Free
- Dates:
- Saturday 17 October 2026. Main procession at about 7.15pm, fireworks at about 9.15pm.
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Seaford Bonfire Night
Seaford town centre, Seaford · 17 October 2026
Seaford Bonfire Society holds its annual bonfire night on the same Saturday as Hastings, with an evening start at 7pm. It is a smaller, local alternative to the big East Sussex processions.
- Price:
- Dates:
- Saturday 17 October 2026, from 7pm.
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Ardingly Fireworks and Funfair Spectacular
South of England Showground, Ardingly · 24 October 2026
Ardingly's showground hosts a big pyromusical fireworks night with a full funfair, street food and a DJ. A quieter early display suits small children, and the main show is choreographed to music by Illusion Fireworks. Rides cost £2 before 5pm.
- Price:
- From £12.50
- Ages:
- An earlier low-noise display at 6.30pm is aimed at younger children.
- Dates:
- Saturday 24 October 2026. Car parks from 3pm, gates 4pm, low-noise children's display 6.30pm, main display 7.40pm, close 9pm.
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Firle Bonfire Night
Firle village and Firle Park, Firle, near Lewes · 24 October 2026
Firle Bonfire Society's night combines a flaming torchlit procession through the village with a grand bonfire and a large fireworks display in the park. It is a traditional Sussex bonfire in a downland village setting near Lewes.
- Price:
- From £12.50
- Dates:
- Saturday 24 October 2026. Torchlit procession through the village at 7pm; bonfire and fireworks about 9pm.
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Littlehampton Bonfire Night
Littlehampton seafront, Littlehampton · 24 October 2026
Littlehampton Bonfire Society returns for its 74th year with a traditional torchlight procession, bonfire and fireworks by the seafront. The evening begins with a service at the war memorial.
- Price:
- Free
- Dates:
- Saturday 24 October 2026.
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Fireworks Night at Leonardslee Wine Estate
Leonardslee Wine Estate, Lower Beeding, near Horsham · 5 November to 6 November 2026
Leonardslee's wine estate stages fireworks over two nights around Bonfire Night, with live music from The Violet Jive and local street food. General admission covers the display and music, and you can add a glass of Leonardslee sparkling wine. The VIP option adds canapés, a two-course dinner in The Vineyard Kitchen and hot chocolate during the show.
- Price:
- From £7
- Dates:
- Thursday 5 and Friday 6 November 2026, 5pm to 9pm.
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Lewes Bonfire Night
Lewes town centre and society fire sites, Lewes · 5 November 2026
The UK's most famous bonfire night sees six Lewes societies march torch-lit processions through the narrow streets before heading to separate fire sites for bonfires and fireworks. It is held on 5 November itself, with visiting societies from across Sussex.
- Price:
- Processions are free to watch. Most fire sites are ticketed and must be bought in advance from the societies; Visit Lewes lists most at £10, with some free.
- Ages:
- Very noisy and crowded, with firecrackers and flaming torches. Some children find it overwhelming.
- Dates:
- Thursday 5 November 2026. Roads into Lewes close from 4.45pm.
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Lindfield Bonfire Celebrations
Lindfield village, Lindfield · 5 November 2026
Lindfield Bonfire Society marks 5 November on the night itself in the village near Haywards Heath. For many in Mid Sussex it is the local alternative to travelling to Lewes.
- Price:
- Dates:
- Thursday 5 November 2026.
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Worthing Bonfire Night fireworks
Worthing Pier, Worthing · 5 November 2026
Worthing Lions set off a free fireworks display from the end of the pier on Bonfire Night, best watched from the promenade. There is no procession or bonfire, just a straightforward seafront show.
- Price:
- Free
- Dates:
- Thursday 5 November 2026, fireworks at 7.30pm.
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Battle Bonfire
Battle High Street and Abbey Green, Battle · 7 November 2026
Battel Bonfire Boyes run one of the oldest bonfire celebrations in Sussex, starting with a maroon at dawn and ending with a torch-lit procession, bonfire and fireworks. The daytime arrival of the Oldest Guy in the World on Abbey Green is a gentler way to see it.
- Price:
- Free
- Ages:
- The organisers say it is not suitable for young children or those of a nervous disposition.
- Dates:
- Saturday 7 November 2026. Daytime events from 10am, procession about 7.30pm, bonfire about 9pm and fireworks about 9.30pm.
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Cuckfield Charitable Bonfire and Fireworks to Music
Cuckfield Park, Cuckfield · 7 November 2026
A family-friendly bonfire and fireworks to music in the grounds of Cuckfield Park, raising money for local charities and schools. The earlier timings suit families with younger children.
- Price:
- Free
- Ages:
- Open to all ages.
- Dates:
- Saturday 7 November 2026. Gates 5.30pm, bonfire lit 6.45pm, fireworks 7.30pm.
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Barcombe Bonfire Night
Barcombe, Barcombe, near Lewes · 21 November 2026
Barcombe Bonfire Society holds one of the last bonfire nights of the Sussex season, with the society confirming Saturday 21 November 2026. Expect the traditional mix of procession, bonfire and fireworks in a village setting near Lewes.
- Price:
- Check the society's website for any charges.
- Dates:
- Saturday 21 November 2026. Times and site details are published by the society nearer the date.
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Robertsbridge Bonfire Night
Robertsbridge, Robertsbridge · 21 November 2026
Robertsbridge Bonfire Society's night closes the Sussex bonfire calendar in the High Weald, on Saturday 21 November 2026. The society publishes its procession and fireworks timings on its website.
- Price:
- Check the society's website for any charges.
- Dates:
- Saturday 21 November 2026. Full details and timings are on the society's website.
Questions people ask
Can I bring a dog to a fireworks display?
Most organisers ask people to leave dogs at home for their own welfare. Check the listing and the organiser's site.