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Saturday 14th November 2026 · Abingdon Airfield
Unmissable 270° wrap-around fireworks spectacle
Officially the UK's biggest fireworks show and the South's biggest fairground
Experience a mind-blowing fireworks display as the sky erupts around you with lasers and lighting choreographed to music, plus the South's biggest fairground, a huge bonfire and so much more.
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Capacity slashed, tickets will sell out early. Register for priority access and 10% off general release prices.
What's on
This is not your average fireworks night
The fireworks surround you. The fairground is the South's biggest. Tickets will sell out early. Read why this is the UK's biggest fireworks display and see other fireworks events in the UK.
Enormous fairground
The South of England's biggest funfair
Younger audience
Earlier kids singalong fireworks show
Mega bonfire
Warm up by the huge roaring pallet fire
Big audience light up
Torches in the air and be part of this magical moment
Comedy meets dance nostalgia
Kevin & Perry keeping the energy high
Hold on to your donuts
Real life monster truck rides
Our famous fireballs
Powerful pillars of burning fuel erupt from powerful explosions
Official aftermovie
Check out last year's display
Watch the pyrotechnics surround the audience in a 270° arc, the monster trucks, and the crowd.
Schedule
A packed Bonfire Night
Gates 2:00pm. £2 rides until 4:00pm. Kids display 6:00pm. Main display from 7:30pm.
Arrive early
AIM TO ARRIVE AT LEAST TWO HOURS BEFORE THE MAIN DISPLAY (by 5:30pm latest). Late arrivals risk traffic congestion and may miss the show.
2:00pm
Gates open
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fairground £2 per ride
5:00pm
Music and entertainment starts
6:00pm
Kids singalong fireworks show
Warm-up show for the kids before the main display.
6:30pm
Kevin & Perry
7:30pm
Big audience light up
Followed by the UK's biggest fireworks, light and laser show.
8:15pm
Mega bonfire lit
10:00pm
Fairground closes
Tickets
Ticket pricing
Register for 10% off general release prices. Final release is higher once those tickets are gone.
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10% off general release prices
Register now for priority access. Registrations get 10% off general release prices when tickets go live.
| Ticket | General release | Final release |
|---|---|---|
Adult (16+) Full event access | £20 | £25 |
Child (3-15) Ages 3 to 15 | £15 | £17.50 |
Infant (under 3) Under 3s go free | Free | Free |
Family (2+2) 2 adults + 2 children | £65 | £75 |
Parking Per vehicle | £5 | £5 |
Plus Eventbrite booking fee. Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. No tickets on the gate.
2026
Major improvements for 2026
We've listened, we've reviewed, and we've made major changes.
For 2026, the event has been completely refined, with reduced capacity, improved traffic flow, a reworked layout and enhanced show experience, all designed to deliver a smoother, more enjoyable night from start to finish.
Reduced capacity
Attendance reduced by 40%. Less congestion, more space, better experience.
Improved traffic flow
Refined traffic management, better coordination across routes, improved parking operations, and ANPR for faster access.
Earlier fireworks time
Main display from 7:30pm, which reduces peak arrival pressure.
Earlier opening
Arrive from 2:00pm and enjoy the fair all afternoon.
Smaller bonfire
A bit smaller and built from pallet wood for a clean burn. Now in the middle of the audience area, and lit after the main fireworks display.
This year is about quality, exclusivity and a more enjoyable experience for a reduced capacity audience. This event will sell out very early this year.
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Getting here
Abingdon Airfield
Barrow Road, Shippon, Abingdon, OX13 6JQ. Oxfordshire, about 8 miles from Oxford. Gates open 2:00pm. Arrive by 5:30pm at the latest.
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ANPR parking
Pre-book a parking pass with your tickets. No event parking in Shippon Village.
Reviews
What visitors say
"I was blown away by the mesmerizing display of fireworks and the contagious energy of the crowd at Abingdon Bonfire & Fireworks, and I can't wait to experience it all over again!"
"We were blown away by the Abingdon fireworks display and it was truly a spectacular experience that I will never forget! I will be back with everyone I know next year!"
"Wow, what an incredible experience! It was a perfect evening spent together, creating memories that we will cherish for years to come. Thank you to the organizers for putting on such a spectacular show!"
FAQ
Questions, answered
Gates and fairground open at 2:00pm. Fairground rides are discounted to £2 until 4:00pm. The kids singalong fireworks show begins at 6:00pm, the main 270° fireworks, light and laser spectacular starts at 7:30pm, and the mega bonfire is lit at 8:15pm. Fairground closes at 10:00pm. You must aim to arrive at least 2 hours before the main display (by 5:30pm latest).
Will sell out early
Register for tickets
Capacity has been slashed. Register for priority access and 10% off general release prices.