Fireworks displays and bonfires in Kent 2026
Bonfire Night falls on a Thursday this year, so many Kent 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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Fright Night on the Kent and East Sussex Railway
Tenterden Town Station, Tenterden · 30 October to 31 October 2026
An evening steam train runs from Tenterden through the dark countryside to Northiam, where drummers, a fire eater and a fireworks display wait at the station. Free Halloween activities and hot food at Tenterden make it a full evening out.
- Price:
- Tickets are sold online. Carer tickets and local resident season tickets are not valid on this service.
- Ages:
- Most popular with families with children aged 6 to 11, but all ages are welcome.
- Dates:
- Arrive from 5.30pm. Children's activities from 5pm, train departs 6.30pm and returns around 8.15pm.
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Trucks and Fireworks at Brands Hatch
Brands Hatch, Fawkham · 31 October to 1 November 2026
A weekend of truck racing at Brands Hatch that ends with a fireworks display on the Sunday evening. Under 13s go free, and there is plenty around the track for children between races.
- Price:
- Free
- Ages:
- Under 16s must be with an adult.
- Dates:
- Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026. Fireworks on Sunday, some time after 5.15pm.
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Tonbridge Round Table charity fireworks
Racecourse Sports Ground, Tonbridge Park, Tonbridge · 1 November 2026
Tonbridge Round Table's annual charity display has a Halloween theme this year, with a show choreographed to music by Phoenix Fireworks. Proceeds go to local charities.
- Price:
- From £7
- Dates:
- Sunday 1 November 2026. Gates 5pm, display 6.30pm.
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Kent Cricket's Fireworks Evening
The St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury · 5 November 2026
Canterbury's largest bonfire night display takes place on 5 November itself at Kent Cricket's home ground. Expect fireworks over the outfield, live music and a food village.
- Price:
- Early bird tickets on sale in limited numbers; priority tickets have sold out.
- Dates:
- Thursday 5 November 2026. Gate and display times to be confirmed by Kent Cricket.
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Fireworks Spectacular at Kent Life
Kent Life, Maidstone · 6 November to 7 November 2026
Kent Life's two-night fireworks show pairs a display set to music with children's fairground rides. The earlier Saturday display suits families with younger children.
- Price:
- From £15
- Ages:
- Family event with child tickets for ages 2 to 15.
- Dates:
- Friday 6 November: gates 4pm, fireworks 8.30pm. Saturday 7 November: gates 3pm, fireworks 6.30pm.
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Dunorlan Park charity fireworks
Dunorlan Park, Royal Tunbridge Wells · 7 November 2026
Royal Tunbridge Wells Round Table's charity display uses the hill and lake at Dunorlan Park to great effect, with the fireworks reflected on the water. The show is choreographed to music by Frontier Fireworks.
- Price:
- From £7
- Dates:
- Saturday 7 November 2026. Site opens 5.30pm, display 7pm.
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Edenbridge Bonfire
Edenbridge town centre and Recreation Ground, Edenbridge · 7 November 2026
Kent's best-known bonfire night starts with a torch-lit carnival procession through Edenbridge and finishes with a big fireworks display at the Recreation Ground. The society builds two giant effigies each year, and they are the talking point of the night.
- Price:
- Check the bonfire society website for entry and ticket details.
- Dates:
- Saturday 7 November 2026. Roads close 6pm to 10pm, procession 6.30pm, fireworks 8.30pm.
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Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular
Leeds Castle, Maidstone · 7 November to 8 November 2026
Leeds Castle bills this as the biggest fireworks show in the South East, with the moated castle as the backdrop. The 2026 display is themed around songs about time, with fireworks set to music alongside lasers and projections on the castle.
- Price:
- From £29
- Dates:
- Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026. Gate and display times are released by the castle closer to the event.
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.