Greater Manchester fireworks taking place on Bonfire Night 2024

Over the weekend the skies over Greater Manchester were lit up as spectacular firework displays too place across the region ahead of the annual celebration on November 5.

There’s nothing like wrapping up warm and immersing yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of Bonfire Night. For families this weekend, it was a chance to enjoy the night sky glowing with pyrotechnics, while sparkles provided mesmerising fun on a smaller scale.

Bonfire Night is celebrated every year on November 5. Also known as Guy Fawkes Day, its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested while guarding explosives which had been placed beneath the House of Lords.

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This year, Manchester City Council once again cancelled its public Bonfire Night events, which included the huge display at Heaton Park. Bosses blamed ‘rising costs’ and ‘pressure on budgets’ for the decision.

Because the way the dates have fallen this year, a number of bonfires and displays were held a little earlier than Bonfire Night (November 5). However, across Great Manchester there are still some events set to take place over the coming days - and on the big night too.

Here you'll find details on the fireworks displays and public bonfires taking place this week across Greater Manchester.

Stockport

Woodford Community Centre

The annual Woodford Community Centre bonfire and fireworks display will take place on Tuesday, November 5 with gates opening at 6pm.

The bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm, and the children’s display begins at 7pm. The main display will be at 8.00pm, with the event closing at 9.

Burgers, hot dogs, Thai food, wraps, soft drinks, tea and coffee will be available as well as the bar and a fairground. Organisers do not permit any personal fireworks (including sparklers) or alcohol to be brought onto the premises.

Tickets are available online - £10 for adults (16yrs +), £5 for under 16yrs, and family ticket (2 Adults and 3 under 16s) are available for £30. Under 3 years go free, and booking fee applicable.

Tickets can be bought here.

Chester Road, Woodford, Stockport, SK7 1PS

Rochdale

The local authority is bucking the trend of councils opting out of running bonfire night events with three separate ones across Rochdale, Heywood and Middleton. Just as last year, Bowlee Community Park, Queens Park Road and Cronkeyshaw Common will all be dazzled by pyrotechnics once again.

No booking is required for any of the events and they are all free to enter. Those planning to head to one of the organised displays have been urged by the council to walk or use public transport if possible due to limited parking availability.

Here is the details for each event planned for the borough:

Rochdale

• Date: Thursday, November 7
• Location: Cronkeyshaw Common, Syke, Rochdale, OL12 0QR
• Cost: Free entry
• Time: 7pm - 10pm

Heywood

• Date: Wednesday, November 6
• Location: Queen's Park Road, Heywood, OL10 4JR
• Cost: Free entry
• Time: 7pm - 10pm

Middleton

• Date: Monday, November 4
• Location: Bowlee Community Park, Heywood Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4SB
• Cost: Free entry
• Time: 7pm - 10pm

As an added bonus for those who enjoy a fire-fuelled display, the end of November will also see Rochdale welcome a fire festival. The return of the spectacular Ignite Fire Festival is expected to spark excitement in the build up to Christmas.

Oldham

Town Centre Celebration

Oldham council may not be lighting a pyre this year, but they’ll still be putting on a party. The family-friendly town centre celebration will include ‘crafts and entertainment’ from 4-6pm, offers of food and drinks from local eateries and a fireworks display from 6pm.

Tuesday, November 5 - Oldham Town Centre

Free admissions, not ticketed. Accessible.

Manchester

Printworks

A fireworks display with a difference will take place in the city centre this Bonfire Night. Manchester’s Printworks is set to light up the city with a 'ground-breaking' series of digital firework displays.

On Tuesday, November 5, Printworks' digital ceiling - the largest of its kind in Europe - will transform into an 'immersive masterpiece', capturing the grandeur of a traditional fireworks show.

As part of the experience, families will be able to unwind in a cosy chill-out zone, complete with beanbags and blankets. From 5pm to 6pm, CBeebies’ presenter Nigel Clarke will host a special “relaxed hour,” sharing campfire stories with an option for children to listen through headsets.

Then, from 6-8pm, a DJ will take over with pop classics, and families can enjoy complimentary toffee apples and pick up free fibre optic wands while watching the spectacular digital fireworks. These treats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests are advised to arrive early.

27 Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS