Manchester fireworks 2026

Join us on Saturday 7 November for Manchester's free community fireworks events at Heaton Park, Platt Fields Park and Wythenshawe Park.

Enjoy an afternoon and evening of family-friendly entertainment, including fireworks displays, lantern parades, funfair attractions, food and drink, and activities for all ages.

All events are free to attend.

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Event programme

Saturday 7 November

Times are approximate and may be subject to change.

• 3pm - Events open
• 3pm to 5pm - Z-arts storytelling experience
• 5pm - Reduced-noise fireworks display
• 7pm - Lantern parade
• 8pm - Main fireworks display set to music
• 9pm - Events close

What's on

Visitors can enjoy a range of attractions and activities throughout the day, including:

• Food and drink village
• Family-friendly entertainment
• Interactive activities
• Funfair attractions
• Lantern parades
• Reduced-noise fireworks display
• Main fireworks display set to music