The Best Fireworks in Berkshire
Remember, remember the 5th of November! Its almost time to dig out those chunky knits and woolly hats, fire up those glow sticks and head out for an evening of amazing displays!
Here is our roundup of the best displays in Reading and the rest of Berkshire! For more seasonal events, head to the Reading Rocks website now, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
Sparks in the Park
This is a very popular and fun event for the family. Tickets are sold online at the beginning of September. Check this website for a link to purchase your tickets.
Date: Saturday, 17th October 2026
Time: Gates open at 5.30pm
Location: Swallowfield Showground, Reading, RG7 1TH
Tickets: Adults - £9.50 | Child (3yrs - 17yrs) - £5.50 | Family ticket - £34
Wokingham Torch Procession and Fireworks / Cantley Park
The fun starts when the torchlight procession leaves from Market Place in the town centre at 6:15pm. The procession will be led by St Sebastian’s band and various local dignitaries. If you have never attended the procession we strongly recommend it. To see the trail map click here. The sight of several thousand people with 500 flaming torches walking down Broad Street is truly memorable! The fireworks start at 7:30pm and the display will be bigger and better than ever and sure to wow the audience just like previous years.
Date: Saturday 7th November
Time: The funfair opens on Cantley Field at 5:30pm, 6:15pm Torchlight procession, 7:30pm Fireworks.
Location: Cantley Park, Wokingham, RG40 - 5QG
Tickets: Adults £10, Under 7s £1. Pre-booking essential (last years event sold out)
Reddam Fireworks and Funfair 2026
Tickets go on sale Sunday 4th October at 8am. No tickets available on the door. To book your tickets click here.
We hold two fireworks sessions, an early show for younger families and a later one too.
Bumper cars and two fairground rides are included in your ticket.
The firework shows are identical and last for 15 minutes.
Early show:
Gates open at 3:45pm
Fireworks are held at 5:15pm, exit by 5:45pm
Later show:
Gates open at 6:15pm
Fireworks are held at 7:45pm
Family Fireworks Spectacular / Ascot Racecourse
Over 20,000 fireworks from the centre of the racecourse to light up the skyline. There is also a race day event taking place if you fancied doing both.
Date: 31st October 2026
Time: Gate Opens at 4pm, fireworks start at 6.30pm
Location: Ascot Berkshire SL5 7JX
Tickets: £12 per adult in advance, children £8 (5-12yrs) in advance.
Round Table Fireworks, King George’s Recreation Ground Twyford
Get your costumes ready and join us for a fantastic family-friendly Halloween celebration, culminating in Twyford's spectacular annual bonfire and fireworks display!
Twyford & District Round Table are delighted to welcome the community back on Saturday 31st October 2026 at King George V Playing Fields, Twyford (RG10 9JA) from 18:30 to 22:30 for an evening of Halloween fun, entertainment, food, drink, a traditional bonfire and a spectacular professional fireworks display.
Fancy dress is encouraged — for children and grown-ups!
Event Timings
Gates Open – 18:30
Bonfire – 19:30
Fireworks – 20:00
Come down early, soak up the Halloween atmosphere, grab something to eat and drink, enjoy the funfair and stalls, and find your spot before the bonfire and fireworks begin.
Advance Tickets (close 24 hours before the event)
Adults – £8
Youth (12–16) / Seniors – £4
Children (Under 12) – £2
On the Door
Adults – £12
Youth (12–16) / Seniors – £6
Children (Under 12) – £2
To book your tickets click here.
Firework Spectacular at Windsor Racecourse
Spooky Spectacular Fireworks land at Royal Windsor Racecourse on Saturday 1st November this year! Experience the enchantment of Halloween crossed with Bonfire Night at this year's Spooky Spectacular Fireworks! Bundle up in your coziest clothes and prepare to be dazzled by a breathtaking fireworks display. Whether you're out with friends, enjoying a romantic evening, or giving the kids a night of pure wonder, this is the event that promises memories to last a lifetime. Don’t miss out this spectacular firework display in front of the stunning backdrop of Royal Windsor Racecourse.
Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Time: Gates open at 4.30pm, Fireworks start tbc and last for 15 minutes!
Location: Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Rd, Windsor SL4 5EZ
Tickets: Adult £14, Child (4-12yrs) £8.50 (Early bird tickets available until 25th Sept), family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £40
Yateley & District Lions Club and Westfields Junior School are proud to announce that the fireworks event will return for 2026 on Saturday November 7th.
Refreshments will be on sale; Hot Food and Drinks (Hot + Cold) and Glow products.
Charity stalls will be there for entertainment before the fireworks.
Gates open at 5:30pm
Fireworks start at 7:00pm
(Times are subject to small variations)
Adult (17+)
Child (4-16yrs)
Infant (0-3yrs)
This year we need everyone that enters to have a valid ticket including infants for insurance purposes.
Early bird tickets available from 1st - 31st October.
Adults £5 and Child £2 after early bird Adult £7 and Child £4. To book your tickets click here.
Gorse Glow Show - Awaiting 2026 info
Bishopswood Schools Fireworks
Following on from previous years, Bishopswood Schools PTA would like to announce the return of their Fireworks event on Sunday 1st November 2026!
To join in the fun buy your tickets here!
Adult £7 in advance/£8 on the gate
Child (4yrs and over) £5 in advance/£6 on the gate
Family of 4 (max 2 adults) £20 advance/£25 on the gate
All children 3 years and under are free but will require a ticket for our numbers due to health and safety.
Pangbourne Fireworks Fiesta
The 2026 FOPPS Annual Fireworks Fiesta looks set to be a fantastic event!
Professional fireworks display
Bonfire
Hot food and drinks
Fully-stocked bar
Coffee and cakes
Glow toys
Tombola
Amusements
Timings
Location: Pangbourne Primary School, Kennedy Drive, Pangbourne, RG8 7LB
Gates open at 5pm for food, drink and entertainment.
The Bonfire will be lit at 6pm!
Fireworks start at approximately 7pm
Limited parking is available on-site for customers with limited mobility.
Tickets - Early bird prices are available until 1st November:
Adult £10 – anyone aged 16+
Child £4 – ages 2-15 (under 2 goes free)
Family £24 – 2 adults and up to 3 children
Cricketers Pub Fireworks Night
The Cricketers annual Fireworks Night is back this year. With outside bar, live music, DJ and BBQ. All proceeds going to Macmillian Cancer.
Check out their socials for further information and ticket
We hope you have enjoyed reading our round up of the best fireworks displays in Berkshire!
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