Manchester's much-loved community fireworks events return on Saturday 7 November, with free family-friendly celebrations taking place at Heaton Park, Platt Fields Park and Wythenshawe Park.
Enjoy an afternoon and evening of entertainment, including a reduced-noise fireworks display, lantern parade, funfair attractions, food and drink, and a spectacular main fireworks display set to music.
Whether you're coming along with family, friends or neighbours, the events offer a chance to come together and enjoy one of Manchester's favourite autumn traditions.
All events are free to attend.
Event timings
Saturday 7 November
Times are approximate and may be subject to change.
- 3pm - Events open
- 3pm to 5pm -Z-arts story-telling experience
- 5pm - Reduced-noise, low-impact fireworks displays
- 7pm - Lantern parades
- 8pm - Main fireworks displays set to music
- 9pm – Events close
Throughout the event at each park there will also be:
- Food and drink village
- Family-friendly entertainment and activities
- Funfair attractions
Z-arts story-telling experience
Gather round for a story with a difference! Enjoy a magical, storytelling experience where characters, voices, movement and imagination bring the story to life.
Get creative along the way with hands-on crafting inspired by the story, making something special to take away with you. Perfect for families with plenty of chances to join in and become part of the adventure.
Low impact display
A reduced-noise, low-impact fireworks display will take place at approximately 5pm at each park.
This display has been designed to be shorter and more accessible for families with young children and people who may prefer a less intense fireworks experience.
Lantern parades
Lantern parades will take place in each park ahead of the main fireworks display.
More information on the parades will be available nearer the time.
Loads To Do - family activities across Manchester
As part of the fireworks celebrations, a programme of family-friendly activities will take place across the city during the autumn half-term. From Halloween fun and spooky events to sports sessions, crafts and community activities, there's plenty happening in local parks and neighbourhoods before the fireworks events on 7 November. Many activities are free or low-cost, making it easy to enjoy the school holidays without spending a fortune. Head over to Loads To Do to find out what’s on.