Bonfire & Fireworks Night In East Kent

Bonfire & Fireworks Night
in
East Kent
2026

Get ready for a spectacular fireworks and bonfire season in East Kent – find family-friendly fireworks fun in Canterbury, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Whitstable, Herne Bay, and Broadstairs. Discover where to find your perfect oohs and aahs with our ultimate local guide. We cover what’s on – dazzling displays, roaring bonfires and lit-up skies across this part of the Garden of England.

Check out our South Kent fireworks highlights, plus North Kent and West Kent events. Visit our Fireworks and Bonfire Night in Kent for a comprehensive list of displays for all the county.

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By Julia Roy

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Bonfire & Fireworks Night In East Kent
Events

23rd OCTOBER 2026

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🎇 Hampton Primary School Fireworks

📍 Herne Bay
🗓️ When: 23rd October 2026, 5pm-8pm | Fireworks: 6.30pm
💰 Prices: £6 | Child – 2 years and under: Free. Booking fees will apply. Limited tickets available on the day: From £8.
✨ Highlights: There will be food vendors, merchandise stalls and more at this annual fireworks display in East Kent.
💡 Top Tip: Tickets online and at Hampton School Kiosk, Kids Korner Toy & Fancy Dress Shop and the Little Green Bookshop – cash only.
Full Hampton Primary School Fireworks 2026 details →

31st OCTOBER 2026

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🎇 Halloween Firework Spectacular at Challock Sports Club

📍 Ashford
🗓️ When: 31st October 2026, 6pm to TBC | Fireworks: 7pm
💰 Prices: Adult: £8 | Child – under 6 years: £4 | Family – 2 adults + 2 children under 16 years: £20. Tickets at the gate.
✨ Highlights: With a Halloween theme, enjoy the display, an outdoor bar, a BBQ, and a food truck. Fancy dress welcome!
💡 Top Tip: Take cash, as card machines can’t be guaranteed for the club or the food vendors.
Full Halloween Firework Spectacular at Challock Sports Club 2026 details →

5th NOVEMBER 2026
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🎇 Kent Cricket’s Fireworks Evening

📍 Canterbury
🗓️ When: 5th November 2026, 5pm-TBC | Fireworks: TBC
💰 Prices: Adults: £16.50 | Child – 4 to 15 years: £6 | Child – under 3 years: Free. Sold out last year
✨ Highlights: Canterbury’s biggest fireworks evening, with live music, a food village and more entertainment to be confirmed.
💡 Top Tip: Only buy tickets from Kent Cricket’s official ticket site, as the club has warned about fake ticket sellers on social media.
Full Kent Cricket Fireworks Evening 2026 details →

🎇 Broadstairs Firework Night

📍 Viking Bay, Broadstairs
🗓️ When: 5th November 2026, 6pm-TBC | Fireworks: 7pm
💰 Prices: FREE
✨ Highlights: With live music, the town’s popular fireworks event is full of atmosphere.
💡 Top Tip: Use public transport where you can – roads closed and parking very limited.
Full Firework Night in Broadstairs 2026 details →

6th NOVEMBER 2026
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🎇 Upchurch Cricket Club Fireworks Night

📍Sittingbourne
🗓️ When: 6th November 2026, 6pm-TBC | Fireworks: TBC
💰 Prices: Adult: £13 | Child – 5 to 15 years: £9 | Child – under 5 years: Free | Family – 2 adults + 2 children: £34. Booking fees will apply.
✨ Highlights: Food trucks, an outside bar, music and the promise of the club’s biggest display yet at this East Kent family-friendly fireworks display.
Full Upchurch Cricket Club Fireworks Night 2026 details →

7th NOVEMBER 2026
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🎇 All Saints Whistable Fireworks

📍 Whitstable
🗓️ When: 7th November 2026, 6.30pm to TBC: Fireworks: TBC
💰 Prices: Adult: £7 | Child – 3 to 15 years: £4
✨ Highlights: A Popular event family fun event.
💡 Top Tips: Tickets available from 24th October 2026 and sell out fast; only available at the church office at selected times, and cash preferred.
Full All Saints Whistable Fireworks 2026 details →

🎇 5 Nations British Rallycross & Fireworks at Lydden Hill

📍Canterbury
🗓️ When: 7th November 2026, 7.30am to TBC: Fireworks: 5.45pm
💰 Prices: Saturday: Adult: £25.99 (pre-booked only) | Adult fireworks only, 3pm entry: £15.99 | Child – 13 years and under: Free – must be pre-booked for Saturday Pre-booking only Weekend: Adult: £39.99 | Child – 13 years and under: Free – must be pre-booked
✨ Highlights: Two days of racing and entertainment including a funfair, but only one night with fireworks!
💡 Top Tip: Free parking for all spectators all weekend.
Full 5 Nations British Rallycross & Fireworks Fireworks 2026 details →

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