Northampton's Annual Fireworks Spectacular!

The countdown to Northampton's annual Fireworks Spectacular is on! This large-scale pyro-musical event attracts thousands of visitors every year. Entry is free, with entertainment for all the family.

Join us from 4pm, with a FunFair and Catering Village offering a delicious variety of food and drink. Scroll to bottom of page for a site map.

BBC Radio Northampton host the live stage entertainment with local legend Bernie Keith. Popular local covers band WHITEROOM get the party started at 4.30pm, followed by the Live Performers who will wow the crowds with their daring Fire and Pyro Show at 5.40pm.

The local story of The Gunpowder Plot will play on big screens, with the Northampton Film Festival telling the tale of how history's most infamous attempt to bring down the Houses of Parliament has links to the county and resulted in the eponymous Guy Fawkes Night. Recruiting local talent, the film features many wonderful Northampton and Northamptonshire locations that played a pivotal role in the origins of the fifth of November, including Delapre Abbey, Rushton Hall and Ashby Manor House.

'A Northamptonshire Conspiracy' will have two showings through the event at 4.15pm and 5.30pm.

Watch the trailer for 'A Northamptonshire Conspiracy' HERE for a sneak peek at what's to come!

The evening will be topped off with a spectacular pyro-musical fireworks finale at 6pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Keep an eye on our Facebook event page for more updates! #lightupthesky

Charges apply for funfair rides and food and drink stalls.

PARKING

There is no parking available on site so please be considerate of the local residents and use alternative public car parks. Where possible, we ask that visitors and attendees walk or take public transport to the event to limit disruption in the local area.

Please be aware that the Pavilion Car Park next to The Racecourse is designated for Disabled Parking ONLY for the event and will be closed to the general public.

Parking is available in the nearby St Michaels Multi Storey, Mayorhold Car Park and other West Northants Council Car Parks.

St Michaels Multi Storey car park is a 10 minute walk to the event - St Michael's Rd, Northampton, NN1 3HR.

Mayorhold car park is a 15 minute walk to the event - Lady's Lane, Northampton, NN1 2SX.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES

There are limited disabled parking spaces available nearby - these are located at the Pavilion Car Park next to The Racecourse - NN1 4LG. Please note these are allocated on a first come, first served basis and the car park is likely to reach capacity quickly. You must present your Blue Badge on entry to the car park and clearly display this on your dashboard/windscreen when parked.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

There are plenty of ways to get to the Fireworks event on the racecourse without have to drive. Take away the worry of finding a parking spot by hopping on any of the following buses from the Northampton Bus Station.
- No. 2, No. 8, No. X10: Northgate to Racecourse Pavilion (7-minute bus ride + 8-minute walk)
- No. 4A: Northgate to NIA Academy (5-minute bus ride + 13-minute walk)
- No. 1: Northgate to Abington Square (5-minute bus ride + 14-minute walk)

CYCLING

Feel free to bike to the racecourse and lock your bike near the Parks Tennis courts. Please note that the main cut-through from Trinity Avenue to Racecourse Pavilion will be closed.

STAY SAFE!

Please leave your sparklers at home; sparklers are not allowed on site at the event.

Strictly NO personal fireworks are permitted - do not bring your own.

Remember to wrap up warm. And don't forget your cameras!