Manchester Bonfire Night 2026: Best Fireworks Displays and Where to Park
Every major Manchester fireworks display for Bonfire Night 2026, with times, tickets and parking for each.
Manchester Fireworks 2026: Bonfire Night Displays at Heaton Park, Wythenshawe Park and Platt Fields Park
Book parking for the Manchester fireworks
Manchester's free council fireworks are back in three city parks on Saturday 7 November 2026, and families from right across the city will be heading to them on the same night. The streets around all three parks fill up fast, so the drivers who enjoy the show are the ones who booked a space before setting off.
Here's where to watch the fireworks in Manchester this year:
Heaton Park: north Manchester's biggest park and historically the city's largest Bonfire Night display
Wythenshawe Park: south Manchester's display, in the grounds around Wythenshawe Hall
Platt Fields Park: Fallowfield, the closest of the three to the city centre
Book Manchester Fireworks Parking
Book parking for the Manchester fireworks before you set off and arrive knowing exactly where you're leaving the car, rather than circling side streets as the 8pm crowds build.
Choose a price point that suits you, from private driveways a short walk from the park gates to spaces a little further out at lower rates.
Extend your booking in the JustPark app if you decide to stay for the lantern parade and the main display.
Save compared with on-the-day rates by booking ahead of the busiest night of the year.
Park on quieter residential streets away from the main entrances, so getting home after the finale is quicker.
What's On at the Manchester City Council Fireworks
Manchester City Council's free fireworks nights take place at all three parks on Saturday 7 November 2026, the first council-run displays in the city since 2019. Each park follows the same running order, designed so families with young children and SEND audiences don't miss out:
5pm: a reduced-noise, low-impact fireworks display for families and SEND audiences
Early evening: a family-friendly lantern parade, following lantern-making workshops held in each park in the run-up to the night
8pm: the main fireworks display
Tickets: free, with no booking needed
With three free displays happening at once, the roads around each park will be at their busiest between late afternoon and the end of the main show. Pick your park, book your space, and plan to arrive well before 5pm if you want to catch both displays.
Book parking for Heaton Park Fireworks, Wythenshawe Park Fireworks and Platt Fields Park Fireworks
Heaton Park Fireworks
Heaton Park in north Manchester is the city's biggest park and historically home to its largest Bonfire Night display, so expect the biggest crowds of the three here. It's well used to major events, and the surrounding neighbourhoods are packed with driveways that hosts rent out for concerts and festivals.
When: Saturday 7 November 2026, reduced-noise display at 5pm, lantern parade, main display at 8pm
Tickets: free
By car: leave the M60 at Junction 19 and follow the A576 (Middleton Road) towards the park
By tram: Heaton Park Metrolink stop on the Bury line, with direct trams from Manchester city centre
Where to park: find a driveway in Prestwich on the park's western side, or book a space in Crumpsall to the south, both within walking distance of the park gates
Wythenshawe Park Fireworks
Wythenshawe Park is south Manchester's display, set in the grounds around Wythenshawe Hall and handy for drivers coming from Sale, Altrincham, Stockport and the airport side of the city.
When: Saturday 7 November 2026, reduced-noise display at 5pm, lantern parade, main display at 8pm
Tickets: free
By car: leave the M60 at Junction 5 or the M56 at Junction 3 onto Princess Parkway, take the B5166 towards Sale Moor, then turn left onto Wythenshawe Road (B5167). The main entrance is on Wythenshawe Road, M23 0AB
By tram: Wythenshawe Park Metrolink stop on the Manchester Airport line, around three-quarters of a mile from the main entrance
Where to park: reserve a space in south Manchester on the residential streets around Brooklands and Northern Moor, then walk in along Wythenshawe Road
Platt Fields Park Fireworks
Platt Fields Park in Fallowfield is the closest of the three displays to Manchester city centre, around three miles south along Wilmslow Road. It's one of Manchester's main outdoor event sites, and with student housing and the Curry Mile right next door, on-street spaces vanish quickly on a busy Saturday night.
When: Saturday 7 November 2026, reduced-noise display at 5pm, lantern parade, main display at 8pm
Tickets: free
Address: Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6LA
By bus: frequent services run along the Wilmslow Road corridor between the city centre and Fallowfield
Where to park: book parking in Fallowfield on the quieter streets south and east of the park, rather than trying your luck on Wilmslow Road
Manchester Fireworks FAQs
Where are the fireworks in Manchester for Bonfire Night 2026?
Manchester City Council is hosting three free fireworks displays on Saturday 7 November 2026, at Heaton Park in north Manchester, Wythenshawe Park in south Manchester and Platt Fields Park in Fallowfield.
Is Heaton Park doing fireworks in 2026?
Yes. Heaton Park is one of the three parks hosting Manchester City Council's free fireworks on Saturday 7 November 2026, with a reduced-noise display at 5pm, a lantern parade and the main display at 8pm.
What time do the Manchester fireworks start?
At Heaton Park, Wythenshawe Park and Platt Fields Park, the reduced-noise display starts at 5pm and the main fireworks display starts at 8pm. Aim to be parked up well before 5pm if you want to see both, as roads around all three parks will be busy from late afternoon.
How much do the Manchester fireworks cost?
The Manchester City Council fireworks at Heaton Park, Wythenshawe Park and Platt Fields Park are free to attend, with no tickets needed.
Where can I park for the Heaton Park fireworks?
Free spaces near Heaton Park go quickly on event nights, so the easiest option is to pre-book a private driveway in Prestwich, Crumpsall or Blackley with JustPark and walk the last stretch to the park. Booking ahead means you know your space is waiting, however busy the surrounding roads get.
Live Near Heaton Park, Wythenshawe Park or Platt Fields Park? Earn Extra Income From Your Driveway
Even if you're not heading to the fireworks yourself, three free displays on one night means thousands of drivers will be searching for somewhere to park near your home.
Rent out your driveway with JustPark and turn that demand into extra income, with the first £1,000 you earn each year tax-free under the trading allowance. Hosts near sports grounds and major venues earn 57% more a year, and Heaton Park in particular sees demand all year round from its summer concerts and festivals.
You stay in control: choose the dates you're available and set event-night pricing for busy evenings like Bonfire Night.
Enjoy Bonfire Night in Manchester Without the Parking Stress
Whether it's the lantern parade at Heaton Park, the family display at Wythenshawe or the 8pm finale at Platt Fields, the best part of Bonfire Night should be looking up, not looking for a space.
Book parking for the Manchester fireworks
