Key Highlights
- Bonfire Night celebrations are ongoing in and around Cardiff.
- Variety of fireworks events taking place from November 2 to November 8.
- Different venues offer unique experiences including community displays, family-friendly shows, and corporate events.
- Some events have already sold out tickets for this year’s display.
Bonfire Night: A Community Celebration in Cardiff
The annual Bonfire Night celebrations are underway in the heart of Cardiff, with a range of exciting events planned throughout the week. From November 2 to November 8, residents and visitors can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and spectacular displays that mark this traditional British holiday.
Highlights from Around Cardiff
The Trelai Park Caerau and Ely Community Trust’s display, which will be held on Bonfire Night itself (November 5), is a must-see. Gates open at 6:15 PM, with the show starting at 7:45 PM. Tickets for kids are £3, while adults pay £6.
Food and drink options are available, and there’s also a safe sparkler zone for children.
Sophiaworks Cardiff is hosting what it describes as “Cardiff’s biggest and most anticipated fireworks display.” With tickets sold out three years in a row, booking early is strongly recommended. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 5, at Sophia Gardens. Both seated and standing tickets cost £15 for adults and £9 for under 17s.
Gates open at 5:15 PM before the display starts at 7:00 PM.
Lo Lounge, located near Cardiff Bay docks, is hosting a firework display over four nights from November 2 to November 8. The event offers “the best seats in Cardiff” with a fire show featuring a fire dancer, street food stalls, board games, music, and drinks for the whole family. Tickets start at £10, with doors opening at 6 PM each night.
The Whitchurch Golf Club is hosting their annual Bonfire Night event on November 5, promising big bangs and a wonderful night of spectacular fireworks. Food and drink will be available, and tickets cost £8.50 for children and £11.50 for adults.
Slightly Further Afield: Sully Fireworks Fiesta
For those looking to venture out a bit further, the Sully Sports Club’s Bonfire event will feature a funfair, food stalls, attractions, and free parking. The display is scheduled for Friday, November 7, with entry from 4 PM and fireworks at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available at £5 per person, with under-3s going in for free.
Llanharan Community Council’s Free Display
The Llanharan Community Council is hosting a free fireworks display on Bonfire Night for the local community to enjoy. The event takes place at Llanharan welfare ground on November 5, with gates opening at 5:30 PM. In addition to fireworks, there will be food and drinks stalls and fairground rides for families to enjoy.
Lastly, Llanerch Vineyard in Pontyclun is celebrating Bonfire Night with a family-friendly event on Friday, November 7, starting at 6 PM.
The event includes live entertainment alongside fireworks, circus performers, and a dramatic fire show. Food and drink are provided, and tickets cost £27.80.
To ensure you don’t miss out on any of these exciting events, be sure to check the venue’s social media for up-to-date information. With rain forecast, it’s also essential to wrap up warm if attending an outdoor display this November in Cardiff.
