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Bonfire Night and Firework Displays in Brighton and Sussex

Brighton Bonfires & Fireworks 2025: Where to Watch, What to Expect, and How to Make a Night of It

Autumn in Brighton, Hove and Sussex means one thing – Bonfire Night! Expect dazzling firework displays, towering bonfires, and the scent of toffee apples and smoke drifting through the air. From Brighton and Hove to Worthing and Arundel, Sussex revels in its rebellious spirit with fire, food, beer and friends – remembering war heroes, historic martyrs and the infamous Guy Fawkes.

The legendary Lewes Bonfire is the most extraordinary in the country, complete with flaming torches, burning barrels and political effigies. But if you’re not local, it’s best admired from afar – travel and access are extremely limited. Hopefully, Lewes will be streaming the celebrations again this year. Either way – there are plenty more to choose from…

You may also like our Brighton Food and Drink Events page which features more ideas around the bonfire night period.

Food & Drink

Here’s our pick of the bonfire bunch – and we wouldn’t be Restaurants Brighton if we didn’t suggest pairing your adventure with some sensational grub. From classic bangers and mash to indulgent sticky toffee pudding, we know just where to go for hearty comfort food and a pint of Harvey’s Bonfire Boy to warm you up.

We wunt be druv!- but we do like a good recommendation!

Sussex Bonfire & Firework Events 2025

Date	Event / Location	Notes
Sat 18 Oct	Hailsham Bonfire & Fireworks (East Sussex)	Torchlit procession through town, bonfire & fireworks finale.
Sat 18 Oct	Nevill Juvenile Bonfire Society (Lewes)	Early Lewes society event; family-friendly; processions from ~5:30 pm.
Sat 18 Oct	Seaford Bonfire & Fireworks	Traditional torchlit procession and fireworks near the seafront.
Sat 18 Oct	Hastings Bonfire	One of the oldest Sussex societies; parade, bonfire, fireworks.
Sat 25 Oct	Firle Bonfire & Fireworks (near Glynde / Lewes)	This is a traditional Sussex Bonfire, where the Society’s members will walk through the village with flaming torches on their way to light the Grand Bonfire, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Ticketed event. Procession begins at 7pm.
Sat 25 Oct	Ardingly Fireworks Spectacular (South of England Showground)	A jaw-dropping, immersive full noise display where fireworks fill the sky, choreographed to music. They run a lower noise show earlier in the evening. Fairground rides, monster trucks and food stalls too. Ticketed event starts at 4pm.
Sat 25 Oct	Littlehampton Bonfire	A whole day of celebration ending in a magical Grand Torchlit Parade, lighting the bonfire and a fabulous fireworks display. Donations welcome. 10am – 10pm
Sat 1 Nov	Coles Fun Fair Brighton & Hove City Fireworks at Preston Park	Get ready for two spectacular firework displays lighting up the sky above Preston Park – one earlier low noise display at 5:30pm followed by the main event at 8pm. Don’t miss Brighton’s biggest Bonfire Night celebration, fairground rides, fireworks, food and fun for all ages! Free Entry from 2pm
Sat 1 Nov	Cuckfield Bonfire & Fireworks	A family friendly bonfire night with a fireworks display to music – plus food stalls. Ticketed event. Gates open 5:30 pm, bonfire lit 6:45 pm, fireworks 7:30 pm.
Sun 2 Nov	Hurstpierpoint Family Bonfire & Fireworks (Danny Park)	Get ready for an explosive evening of family fun at the 28th Annual Family Fireworks Event in the grounds of Danny House. Get down to this community run event on 2nd of November, 2025 for a night to remember! Gates 4 pm, fireworks 5:30 pm. Ticketed event but all money raised will go back to the community.
Sun 2 Nov	Hove Fireworks Night (1st Central County Ground, Sussex Cricket)	Get ready for a spectacular evening of family fun and dazzling displays as Fireworks Night returns to Hove Cricket Ground on Saturday 1st November 2025, in aid of the Sussex Cricket Foundation. Ticketed Event. Gates 6pm, fireworks 7:30 pm.
Wed 5 Nov	Lewes Bonfire Night	The biggest Sussex bonfire night event. The Bonfire celebrations take the form of a series of torch-lit processions through the town. We have six individual Bonfire Societies this year with around 3,000 people taking part in the procession and at the firesites. Roads close at 4:45 pm, processions start at 5pm. Residents only.
Wed 5 Nov	Lindfield Bonfire Night (near Haywards Heath)	Torchlit procession 7:30 pm, bonfire & fireworks – 8:45 pm.
Wed 5 Nov	Worthing Pier Fireworks	Free spectacular fireworks display from Worthing Pier. Coles fun fair, food stalls and more. Fireworks start at 7:30pm. Donations welcome.
Fri 14 Nov	Glynde / Beddingham / Firle Memorial Parade & Fireworks	A small and moving torchlit parade and fireworks, to remember those who have fallen and who are currently serving in our Armed Forces. 7:30pm – 9pm.
Sat 15 Nov	Rye Bonfire Night	Famous Sussex coastal bonfire with procession & fireworks. Celebrate the Rye & Districts Bonfire Society’s 30th year. 7pm til 8:15pm.