What’s On Derby bonfire night: 8 places where to watch fireworks 2024

Sparkly season will start with a bang here in Derby! Bonfire night events and firework displays will be aplenty in and around the city in 2024.

This year bonfire night (5th November) falls on a Tuesday, giving spectators the perfect opportunity to enjoy mid-week thrills packed with fabulous fireworks, artisan food and scrumptious snacks.

To help you get the most out of the fabulous festivities, we have created a fool proof guide with the best bonfire events and firework displays in Derby.

If you have any more firework events to add to our list please let us know by emailing [email protected].

Derbyshire County Cricket Club Fireworks and Fun Fair Night 2024

What do you get if you mix a bonfire event with fireworks and a fun fair?

You’re in for a magical time and this event held at a cricket ground sounds fabulous.

Enjoy rides on fairground classics, and tuck into burgers, hotdogs, confectionary and more.

Date: Saturday November 2

Where: Derbyshire County Cricket Club, The Incora County Ground, Nottingham Road, Derby DE21 6DA

Time: 7pm

How much: An adult ticket is £15, a child’s ticket is £5, and family tickets are £35.

More information can be found here.

Midland Railway Butterley Fireworks Night 2024

Fans of trains will love this fireworks display with a twist.

Board a train from Butterley, enjoy a firework display with music at Swanwick Junction and explore the Victorian Railwayman’s Church and Demonstration Signal Box.

Enjoy a bonus Spooky Park trip if you dare.

Food and warming drinks will also be available.

Date: Friday November 1 and Saturday November 2

Where: Midland Railway Butterley Station, DE5 3QZ

Time: 7.30pm

How much: An adult ticket is £12.95, a child’s ticket (5-16 years of age) is £1

More information can be found here.

Horsley Lodge Estate Bonfire Night 2024

Tuck into a range of tasty food such as artisan wood-fired pizza, smash burgers, American pancakes, toffee apples, donuts, candy floss, and more.

All against a backdrop of fireworks on the stunning estate of Horsley Lodge.

Date: Saturday November 2

Where: Horsley Lodge Estate, Horsley Lodge Drive, Off Smalley Mill Road, Horsley, Derbyshire DE21 5BL

Time: 7pm- 11pm

How much: Free

More information can be found here.

Eyam Bonfire and Firework Display 2024

Celebrate a local tradition of burning the legendary Eyam Rat, while raising funds for Eyam School.

Entertainment includes a torch-lit procession, bonfire, plus treats such as loaded jacket potatoes with rich chilli, farmhouse sausage hot dogs, bonfire toffee and sticky parkin.

Date: Saturday November 9

Where: Eyam Village Square, Derbyshire Dales

Time: 5.30pm onwards

How much: Tickets start from £9 for adults and £4 for children £4. Under 2s go free.

More information can be found here.

Matlock RFC Bonfire Fireworks 2024

A fun fair, rides, barbecue and scrumptious food is on offer at this bonfire evening.

Organisers have billed this event as an ‘awe-inspiring musical firework and lightshow display like you have never seen before.’

Date: Saturday November 9

Where: Matlock Rugby Club, Mill Rd, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3RQ

Time: 5pm - 10.3pm onwards

How much: Tickets start from £10 per adult and £5 for under-16.

More information can be found here.

Belper Bonfire Night 2024

This considerately organised event caters for those who love bonfire night but who may appreciate a quieter environment.

Organisers say there will be a quieter child-friendly firework display followed by a second ‘spectacular’ show.

There will also be doughnuts, mulled wine, hot dogs and more, meaning you can really have a good time with the whole family.

Date: Saturday November 2

Where: Belper Meadows Community Sports Club (adjacent to Belper Town FC), Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1BA

Time: 6pm onwards

How much: Tickets start from £6.50 per adult, £3.70 per child.

More information can be found here.

Buxton Bonfire and Fireworks 2024

This eclectic event packs in firework displays, fabulous performances by fire artistes and a sparkling LED light show.

There will also be a smaller and quieter children’s firework display before the main event.

Date: Sunday November 3

Where: Buxton Cricket Ground Park Road, Derbyshire SK17 6SG

Time: 4pm onwards

How much: An adult ticket is £8, a child’s ticket (under 13) is £4.

More information can be found here.

Kedleston Country House Fireworks 2024

It will be eyes to the skies at this quaint country house estate. There will be delicious food and drink on offer and exciting entertainment too.

Date: Monday November 4 and Tuesday November 5

Where: Kedleston Road, Quarndon, Derby DE22 5JD

Time: 6.30pm onwards

How much: £7 per adult, £5 per child.

More information can be found here.