Bonfire Night 2025: Where to Watch Fireworks Across County Durham

From big displays to cosy community events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Here are some of the highlights:

  1. Durham Cricket’s Festival of Fireworks kicks things off on Saturday, 1 November in Chester-le-Street, lighting up the skies over the Riverside Ground from 7:30pm.
  2. In Bishop Auckland, the Kynren Pyromusical returns the same evening at 7:00pm, combining fireworks and music for a truly immersive experience.
  3. Beamish Hall’s Fireworks Extravaganza runs from 2 – 5 November, with live entertainment, fairground rides, and street food. Gates open at 6pm, with fireworks starting at 7:30pm.

You’ll also find events popping up across the region, including parties at Kip & Nook and themed nights in towns like Spennymoor and Crook.

🔥 If you spot an illegal bonfire or something that looks like it could become one, please report it.

Group of six people—four children in red jackets and two adults, one in a black suit and one in a bright pink coat—standing on a paved path in front of a wooden gazebo. A red ribbon is in front of the entrance to the gazebo and the woman in the bright pink coat is holding scissors to cut the ribbon. The outdoor area features green grass, autumn trees with yellow leaves, and picnic tables in the background.
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