Our guide to Kent’s fireworks displays 2025: Dates, locations and ticket details

Kent’s skies are set to sparkle this November as fireworks displays return across the county.

From big bonfires and funfairs to themed events with live music and food stalls, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Bonfire Night. Here’s a round-up of some of the best displays lighting up the skies this autumn…

ASHFORD RUGBY CLUB

It’s a rugby club, so of course there’ll be plenty of real ale available from the bars at this sparkling display. Visitors can also pick up a bite to eat from the food stalls before the fireworks start.

Details: Saturday, November 1 at Ashford Rugby Club. Gates open at 5pm. Book online here.

BENENDEN SCHOOL, near Cranbrook

The village fireworks have a new home this year. The new site will host live entertainment, a barbecue, a licensed bar with real ale and soft drinks, a traditional bonfire and fireworks display.

Details: Saturday, November 8 at Benenden School, near Cranbrook. Gates open at 5.30pm. Book online here.

BRANDS HATCH, West Kingsdown

The Trucks and Fireworks event returns for two days of exhilarating races from the British Truck Racing Championship. On Sunday, the explosive fireworks display will be accompanied by a twilight convoy of illuminated trucks on the circuit.

Details: Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2 at Brands Hatch in West Kingsdown, near Sevenoaks. Gates open at 8am. Book online here.

BRIDGE RECREATION GROUND, near Canterbury

Pick up a cup of hot chocolate, wave your glow toys in the air, and get into the community spirit at the Bridge and Patrixbourne School’s display. It’s all organised by the team of professionals at AJ Pyrotechnics.

Details: Saturday, November 8 at Bridge Recreation Ground, near Canterbury. Gates open at 5.30pm. Book online here.

CENTRAL PARK, Dartford

Kids can enjoy whizzing around the funfair before finding the perfect spot to enjoy Dartford’s glittering fireworks. There will also be a cosy bonfire to get the festivities started on the night.

Details: Saturday, November 1 at Central Park in Dartford. Gates open at 5pm. Book online here.

THE CLARENDON ROYAL, Gravesend

Take a stroll around the private riverside gardens, tuck into tasty food and drinks from the bar, and watch fireworks light up the skies. It’s all to raise money for Age UK Kent Rivers, which supports older people and adults with learning disabilities.

Details: Saturday, November 8 at the Clarendon Royal in Gravesend. Gates open at 6.30pm. Book online here.

COPPERFIELD ACADEMY, Northfleet

This year’s event comes with its own funfair, food stalls and live entertainment, so there’s plenty to keep the kids busy. The spectacular display is one of the biggest in the area and proves popular every year.

Details: Wednesday, November 12 at Copperfield Academy in Northfleet, near Gravesend. Gates open at 4.30pm. Book online here.

CORNWALLIS ACADEMY, near Maidstone

The county town’s skies will be illuminated with glittering fireworks from Cornwallis’ annual display. There will be a fairground with rides such as dodgems and tea cups, and you can buy a wristband to get you on all of the rides in advance.

Details: Saturday, November 8 at Cornwallis Academy in Maidstone. Gates open at 2pm. Book online here.

DEAL TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

Local band Pool Club will be getting everyone in the party mood with a live set before the fireworks soar above the stadium. There will also be hot food stalls, sweet treats and a licensed bar.

Details: Saturday, November 8 at Deal Town FC. Gates open at 5.30pm. Book online here.

DUNORLAN PARK, Tunbridge Wells

Crowds are set to descend on this beautiful park for a dazzling night of fireworks and entertainment. Visitors can expect colourful glow toys, food and drink stalls, live music from Rock Choir and DJ sets.

Details: Saturday, November 1 at Dunorlan Park in Tunbridge Wells. Gates open at 5.30pm. Book online here.

ELIZABETH HARVIE FIELD, near Maidstone

This local display gets bigger every year and, this November, it’s hosted by the award-winning team at Dynamic Fireworks. The display will be set to a string of Ibiza Classics tunes and there will be food and drink available.

Details: Friday, November 7 at the Elizabeth Harvie Field in Bearsted, near Maidstone. Gates open at 6pm. Book online here.

EDENBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND

It’s one of the country’s most well-known displays, in no small part thanks to its huge 11m tall effigies. In previous years, figures such as Liz Truss, Donald Trump and Katie Hopkins have been set alight and, although no names have been confirmed for this year, it’s sure to be an unforgettable night.

Details: Saturday, November 8 at Edenbridge Recreation Ground, near Sevenoaks. Gates open at 6.30pm. Tickets available from local outlets or on the gate.

GREAT FARTHINGLOE FARM, Dover

Start the night by hopping on and off funfair rides and treating yourself to a snack from the foot vendors. Then, you can choose from two displays – the SEN and young children display starts at 6pm and the main display is at 8pm.

Details: Friday, November 7 at Great Farthingloe Farm in Dover. Gates open at 4pm. Book online here.

HAMPTON PRIMARY SCHOOL, Herne Bay

Hampton’s annual spectacular includes vibrant fireworks, a kids’ fairground, family games and a variety of hot food and drink stalls.

Details: Friday, November 7 at Hampton Primary School and Little Hedgehogs Nursery in Herne Bay. Gates open at 5pm. Book online here.

HEXTABLE PARK, near Swanley

This free display is part of the village calendar and draws in decent crowds each year. This time, the theme is old school disco, and the fireworks will be set to a series of dancefloor anthems.

Details: Friday, November 7 at Hextable Park, near Swanley. Gates open 7pm. Free entry.

KENT LIFE, Maidstone

Watch mesmerising live fire performances before the countdown to the main event begins. The night will be filled with live entertainment, indoor and outdoor play areas and funfair rides, and the display itself will be set to music.

Details: Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9 at Kent Life in Maidstone. Gates open at 3pm. Book online here.

LEEDS CASTLE, near Maidstone

It’s one of the largest displays in the county, and for good reason. The castle grounds will be transformed into a lively street food market and fairground where visitors can soak up the atmosphere before the fireworks light up the historic site. This year, the display will be choreographed to a setlist of classic love songs.

Details: Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9 at Leeds Castle, near Maidstone. Gates open at 2pm. Book online here.

LYDDEN HILL, near Canterbury

Cheer on the racers as they speed around the floodlit circuit in the final rounds of the 5 Nations British Rallycross Championship. The event’s finale comes in the form of a thunderous firework display above the racetrack.

Details: Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9 at Lydden Hill Race Circuit, near Canterbury. Gates open at 7.30am. Book online here.

QUEX PARK, Birchington-on-Sea

A whole night of family fun is in store at this seaside park. There will be funfair rides, roaming characters, fire performers, live music, and a bonfire and small fireworks display before the Halloween-themed extravaganza later in the evening.

Details: Saturday, November 1 at Quex Park in Birchington-on-Sea. Gates open at 3pm. Book online here.

RACECOURSE SPORTS GROUND, Tonbridge

Phoenix Fireworks is in charge of this year’s display, which will be fully choreographed to music. There will be food and drink stands from local traders and glow sticks available to buy.

Details: Sunday, November 2 at the Racecourse Sports Ground in Tonbridge. Gates open at 5pm. Book online here.

RADNOR HOUSE, Sevenoaks

The children are getting involved with this year’s school fireworks. Pupils will be running the games stalls, which will have tokens available to buy in advance or on the night, and there will also be refreshments on sale.

Details: Friday, November 7 at Radnor House in Sevenoaks. Gates open at 5pm. Book online here.

RARE BREEDS CENTRE, near Ashford

If your children love the sparkle of fireworks but aren’t too keen on the noise, the Rare Breeds Centre is throwing a ‘low bang’ display suitable for everyone. There will be a kids’ disco to kick things off before the main event at 6.30pm.

Details: Saturday, November 1 at the Rare Breeds Centre in Woodchurch, near Ashford. Gates open at 5pm. Book online here.

REUTHE’S LOST GARDEN, Sevenoaks

Now in its third year, the display at Reuthe’s is becoming a firm favourite. This time, the display will take place across two dazzling nights in the woodland park, with live music and a street food court open to visitors.

Details: Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9 at Reuthe’s Lost Garden in Sevenoaks. Gates open at 4.30pm. Book online here.

RYARSH VILLAGE HALL, West Malling

Nearby pub The Swan will be delivering tasty food to the village hall and there will be warming drinks from Cafe2U to keep crowds toasty. The event also includes a fairground, glow sticks and live music from Kinetik.

Details: Saturday, November 8 at Ryarsh Village Hall in West Malling. Gates open at 3.30pm. Book online here.

SEVENOAKS SCOUT HUT

Choose from two separate displays – there’s a quieter display suitable for those with more sensitive ears, and a spectacular main display later that night. Both events will be accompanied by a BBQ and drinks.

Details: Saturday, November 8 at the 3rd Sevenoaks Scout Hut. Gates open at 4pm. Tickets available from local outlets. No tickets on the gate.

THE SHIP INN, Southfleet

It’s never too early for mulled wine. The winter warmer will be on sale, along with hot chocolate, sweets and BBQ food, at the Ship Inn’s thrilling fireworks night. Visitors can also enjoy live music and a friendly atmosphere.

Details: Wednesday, November 5 at the Ship Inn in Southfleet, near Gravesend. Gates open at 5.30pm. Book online here.

SPITFIRE GROUND, Canterbury

Canterbury’s biggest fireworks display returns to the home of Kent Cricket this November. There will be a charming food village, live music and family-friendly entertainment ahead of the stunning fireworks finale.

Details: Wednesday, November 5 at the Spitfire Ground St Lawrence in Canterbury. Gates open at 5pm. Book online here.

STOKE MEDWAY AIRFIELD, near Rochester

This year, the musical fireworks at the airfield have been organised by Phoenix, known for their eye-catching pyrotechnic displays. Inside the bar, crowds can watch live music from rock band No Idea and party hits by Malcolm Walling.

Details: Saturday, November 15 at the Stoke Medway Airfield in Middle Stoke, near Rochester. Gates open at 4pm. Book online here.

UPCHURCH CRICKET CLUB, near Sittingbourne

This professional display will be synchronised to a playlist of familiar music so you can sing and dance along as the fireworks burst into the skies. There will be an outside bar for the adults and food to suit all tastes.

Details: Saturday, November 1 at Upchurch Cricket Club, near Sittingbourne. Gates open at 6pm. Book online here.

VIKING BAY, Broadstairs

Get into the groove with live music from alternative pop group Meister and rock ‘n’ roll band The SuperMicks on the clifftop bandstand. The fireworks will take place over Thanet’s glorious Viking Bay, making for a fantastic view.

Details: Wednesday, November 5 at Viking Bay in Broadstairs. Gates open at 5.30pm. Free entry.