Free Bonfire Night Fireworks Display in Manchester

We are celebrating Bonfire Night in style this year! Not content with one free Bonfire Night fireworks display in Manchester, we’re hosting TWO! Following the sad news that Manchester City Council have cancelled their events for a second year, lots of people are looking for a free Bonfire Night fireworks display in Manchester, so we wanted to help.

Both of our events are free fireworks displays – we will not have a bonfire. There will also be a funfair on-site. (Times and prices of that are still to be confirmed).

Why not join us on Sunday 3rd November 2024 from around 7pm for our first FREE Fireworks display. The second event is on Tuesday 5th November at 7pm.

What’s Happening at these Free Bonfire Night Fireworks Display in Manchester?

On Sunday 3rd November, we will be serving Sunday Roasts in the Wild Geese Bar from 1-5pm, like we do every Sunday. So why not head over for that, before enjoying the display? The Funfair will also be open. (That is not free – Times and prices TBC).

We will have the funfair outside, and traditional Bonfire Night food available inside the IWHC on Bonfire Night (Tuesday 5th November).

While it’s free to enter The Irish World Heritage Centre and watch the fireworks on both nights, the funfair is not free, so make sure you’ve got plenty of change with you, as there’s no cashpoint on site. Food and drinks served inside the IWHC can be paid for with cash or card.

What if it Rains?

Please note, no tickets are required to enjoy the fireworks display. We recommend you dress for the weather, but we do have some covered space to watch outside, thanks to our covered patio area. Rain won’t stop play, but please keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates.

Getting Here

Parking is free both nights, but will be very limited, as the funfair is situated on half of our carpark. Our address is 1 Irish Town Way, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8-0AE.

We are right next door to Queens Road Metrolink Station, so we’d recommend getting the tram, wherever possible. A weekend family Metrolink ticket is £9.50 and valid from 6pm on Friday until 23.59 Sunday. 2 adults and 3 children can travel on one, so it’s great value.

Please don’t park on the Nu Hotel carpark opposite the centre – It’s for their customers only, and they’ve issued fines in the past.

Colette over at Going on an Adventure has compiled a fab list of local Bonfire Night events – it’s worth checking out if you’re hoping to attend events in the run up to Bonfire Night itself. We hope to see you at our free Bonfire Night fireworks display in Manchester on Sunday 5th November!