Find the local firework displays lighting up Winchester's skies in November 2026
As the days start to shorten and the nights get darker and chiller, we're looking ahead to what's coming up in Winchester this autumn and beyond. Luckily there's lots on to lift our spirits and brighten up the darker months of the year. And we mean that literally.
Before the city is transformed by the annual Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market and a whole load of twinkly festive lights, winter lights trails and Santa's grottos, we've got Bonfire Night (Thursday 5 November 2026), when Winchester district will be lit up with cracking bonfires and glittering firework displays.
Here are all the local fireworks displays and Bonfire Night events taking place in and around Winchester district during November 2026.
Curated by the Visit Winchester team.
Last updated: 25 September 2026
🎆 Winchester, Saturday 7 November 2026
Winchester Bonfire & Fireworks are taking place on Saturday 8 November this year at River Park (North Walls Recreation Ground). The ticketed area and food and drink stalls open at 4:30pm if you want to make an afternoon of it, while the traditional festivities kick off at 6pm with a free torchlit procession that makes its way from Winchester Guildhall up the High Street and across Jewry Street before heading to the firework and bonfire display. You don't need a ticket to take part in the procession but you do to enter the grounds at River Park. The bonfire will be lit by the Mayor of Winchester at 7:15pm followed by the firework display at 7:45pm. All proceeds from the event are donated to various charities across the district. Tickets are on sale now.
🎆 Alresford, Friday 6 November 2026
Alresford Rotary returns for its annual torchlit procession, bonfire and fireworks display on Friday 6 November, with proceeds from the event going to various charitable organisations. The celebrations will begin at 7:00pm, where the Torchlight Procession will begin at the top of Broad Street and finish at Arlebury Park. From here, the bonfire will be lit at 7:45pm, with fireworks at 8:00pm. Tickets usually go on sale in October.
🎆 Whiteley, Sunday 1 November
Head to Whiteley's Meadowside Recreation Ground for an early fireworks fix on Sunday 1 November. Gates open for the Whiteley Town Council Fireworks Spectacular at 4:15pm with the fireworks themselves starting at 7:15pm. There will also be music, food stalls and fairground rides. Tickets required.
🎆 Fireworks Night at The Dell, Saturday 7 November
Head to The Dell near West Meon on Saturday 7 November for spectacular fireworks, a glowing beacon bonfire and lots of delicious food and drinks. Tickets need to be booked in advance.
🎆 Wickham, Saturday 7 November
1st Wickham Scout Group is hosting a Family Bonfire and Fireworks Display on Saturday 7 November at Glebe Field (off School Road, Wickham). Gates will open at 6pm, with fireworks set to blast at 7pm. Enjoy refreshments, fireworks and fun with all the family. Tickets are available for purchase on the night.
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