With 5th November getting closer and closer, let’s look at some of the best firework displays in. North Yorkshire for your whole family. Let’s find out! Each autumn, North Yorkshire is home to some of the most spectacular fireworks displays, featuring live music, hot food, and family-friendly fairground rides.
So if you’re looking for an unforgettable evening under a sky full of vibrant colours – keep reading!
Top Firework Displays in North Yorkshire
Sledmere Fireworks
Sledmere Musical Fireworks Spectacular is the main event of one of the most popular North Yorkshire firework events. The show lights up the sky with stunning fireworks set to a powerful soundtrack. Each year, families and friends flock here for a night of entertainment.
There are fun fairground rides, street food stalls, and hot chocolate for chilly hands. There are face painting stands, market stalls full of treats and of course a huge bonfire! There’s also a low-noise firework display for those sensitive to loud noises.
So don’t miss this annual bonfire and fireworks show!
Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
Address: Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield YO25 3XG
York Autumn Lights
York Autumn Lights is set at Elvington Airfield, featuring stunning displays and creative themes with special effects. Each autumn, you can watch unique story-led fireworks fill the sky.
There are street theatre acts, delicious food stalls, and even novelty torches for kids. There’s even a Young Elton tribute show on! The fun kicks off at 3 pm with plenty of entertainment until the main display at 9:15 pm.
Date: Monday, 27th October 2025
Address: Elvington, York YO41 4XS
Harrogate Autumn Lights
Harrogate Autumn Lights brings a lively mix of colours and music to North Yorkshire each year. It’s run by the same firework display as York Autumn Lights and features the same entertainment and traditional funfair with children’s rides.
Date: Monday, 3rd November 2025
Address: Railway Road, Great Yorkshire, Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ
Spillman’s Fireworks Extravaganza
I love Spillmans and have attended a few of their other events, but not any at this time of year. They also do pumpkin picking, which you can also do at the fireworks event!
It’s a live, orchestrated firework display that kicks off from 7:45 pm. There are also other activities, such as light walks, a giant slide, and many other Halloween-themed games for the whole family.
Dates: 25th and 26th October 2025
Address: Church Farm, Sessay, Thirsk, YO7 3NB
Yolk Farm Bonfire Night
At this fantastic bonfire event, there’ll be live country music, a roaring bonfire, tasty street food, and The Yard Play Barn will be open for the little ones!
Date: Saturday 1st November
Address: Yolk Farm, Minskip Road, Boroughbridge, York, YO51 9HY
Easingwold Fireworks
1st Easingwold Scouts run this event, which has a firework display, food and drink, as well as YO1 radio!
Date: Saturday 8th November
Address: Millfields Park in Easingwold
Pickering Pyro in the Park
This award winning display has live entertainment, circus skills, food, a bar, picnic space and a funfair. It starts at 5 pm and finishes at 9:30 pm
Date: Saturday 1st November 2025
Address: Galtres Pickering Showground, Pickering, YO18 8EA
Fantastic Fireworks at Light Water Valley
Spend the day at Lightwater Valley and afterwards, enjoy a 10-minute firework show at 5:15 pm.
Date: Saturday 1st November 2025
Address: North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3HT
To Be Confirmed
- Acorn Rugby Club Big Bang
- Aldwark Arms Bonfire Night
- Poppleton Centre Bonfire & Fireworks
- Elvington Scout Group Family Bonfire and Fireworks Night
- Rawcliffe Bar Country Park Bonfire & Fireworks Display
- Jubilee Park – Fangfoss
- Sandburn Hall Bonfire Night
- Scampston Hall Firework Spectacular
- Bedale Bonfire and Fireworks
- Burtree Country House, Thirsk Fireworks Display
- Crayke Bonfire and Fireworks
- Helmsley Fireworks
- Kirkbymoorside Bonfire Night
- Pocklington Firework Display
- Ripon Rotary Bonfire & Fireworks
- Ryedale YFC District Bonfire
- Slingsby Bonfire and Firework Display
- St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church, Pickering Bonfire Party
- Stamford Bridge Community Bonfire & Fireworks
- Thornton Dale Primary School Firework Extravaganza
- Yedingham Fireworks
Enjoy Bonfire Night!
When you go to a firework display, pick a good spot to watch from. Arrive early for the best views and check the weather before heading out. Don’t forget snacks and drinks for extra fun! Want more tips?
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