30+ firework displays in Devon in 2025

Ooooh, ahhhhh! Look skywards for firework displays in Devon in 2025.

This post rounds up all the bonfire and firework events I’ve spotted happening in Devon. Not all take place on 5 November and some have activities like markets, entertainment and regattas happening alongside them.

This post includes firework displays happening over the summer, on bonfire night, in the run up to Christmas, at New Year and beyond.

Tips for attending firework displays in Devon

Always check the organisers’ websites for the latest information about what’s on as running times and the weather can change quicker than I can update this guide!

Here’s some more tips:

• Some displays require booking – check before you travel.
• If you are travelling by car check the parking arrangements before you leave home. Some smaller events do not have dedicated car parks.
• Be aware the gates may be closed before the fireworks start for safety reasons. So allow plenty of time to get yourselves in position for the best view.
• Do not bring sparklers. Many event organisers have banned them for safety reasons.
• Dogs are also not allowed at displays and would probably much prefer to be at home with the TV up loud.
• Wrap up warm. Most events will go ahead whatever the weather.

Please note that the free events listed here would very much appreciate donations to keep them running in the future and support local charities. Give generously to collections.

Firework displays in North Devon

Here’s where to find fireworks displays happening in North Devon this year:

Firework Spectacular at The BIG Sheep – 5 November 2025

The BIG Sheep’s bonfire night spectacular returns this year and promises to be the biggest and brightest firework display in North Devon.

Doors open at 4.30pm and there will be a small display for young children at 6pm. The main fireworks happen at 7.30pm.

All tickets must be bought in advance.

Find out more on the The Big Sheep website.

Firework display at Central Park in South Molton – 8 November 2025

South Molton Town Council is hosting a free firework display alongside the award-winning Pannier Market on Bonfire Night.

The display begins at 7pm. There will be plenty of street food, plus the market will be open from 4.30pm with a wonderful selection of more than 50 stalls.

This event is free to attend, but donations will be collected on the night in aid of North Devon Hospice. 

Find out more about this display on Facebook.

Bonfire Night fireworks in Exeter

Here’s the firework displays happening around Exeter this Bonfire Night:

Fireworks at Woodbury Park near Exeter – 24 October 2025

The Woodbury Golf Club fireworks display includes family entertainment, food stalls and live music.

Doors open at 5.30pm and the display is at 7pm. Arrive early and car share where possible as parking is limited.

Buy tickets in advance.

Find out more on the Woodbury website.

Exeter Round Table Fireworks Display, Westpoint – 1 November 2025

Support the Round Table and watch a spectacular pyrotechnical display synchronised to the music from the Greatest Showman. The display is being hosted by Radio Exe and put on by Sonic, the 2022 British Firework Display Champions.

There will also be funfair rides, food and drink. Gates open at 5.30pm and attendees must arrive no later than 7.20pm or they will be be allowed to enter. The display starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets are limited and must be bought in advance.

Find out more on the Westpoint website.

Fireworks display at Winslade Manor – 7 November 2025

This year Winslade’s ever popular firework display will be followed by an after party with a DJ. There’s also a VIP experience option with a view of the fireworks from the terrace and a hot buffet in the Manor.

Find out more and buy tickets for the fireworks at Winslade.

Newton St Cyres School fireworks – date TBC

The firework committee has met and a date is to be announced.

Find out more on Facebook.

Firework displays in East Devon

Here’s where to find bonfire nights and fireworks in East Devon including Exeter:

Ottery St Mary Carnival and Fireworks – 17 October 2025

See the Ottery Carnival from 8pm followed by a fireworks display at 9.45pm.

Fireworks at Offwell Recreation Ground, Honiton – 29 October 2025

This year’s event takes place at Offwell Village Hall and will be accompanied by a bar, barbecue and bouncy castle. The event starts at 7pm.

Find out more on the Offwell Event Calendar.

Fireworks at Sidbury Manor, near Sidmouth – 1 November 2025

As well as fireworks there will be a bonfire and live music.

Buy tickets online, from Drews Butchers Sidbury or on the gate.

Find out more on Facebook as details are released.

Tar Barrels at Ottery St Mary – 5 November 2025

The Tar Barrels of Ottery St Mary is a tradition dating back hundreds of years. Be warned, this is not an event for small children and can get very crowded.

Full-sized, lit tar barrels are carried through the street in a procession. The procession usually starts at 7pm.

This event is free to attend.

Please read the safety information before you decide to attend and note that there are no fireworks. Fireworks happen in Ottery St Mary on 17 October (see above).

Find out more about this year’s event on the Tar Barrels website.

Exmouth RNLI Fireworks – 7 November 2025

RNLI Exmouth’s Firework Night will be held at Exmouth Rugby Football Club. Under three’s go free and enter for everyone else is £6.50.

This year’s display is being put on by Sonic Fireworks and entertainment will feature the band Not the Cowboys.

Find out more details as they are available on Exmouth RNLI events.

Exminster Scouts Fireworks Extravaganza – 7 November 2025

The 2nd Exminster Scouts are hosting a fireworks display at Deepway Green in Exminster. There will be food and drinks available at this even in aid of the group and the Deepway Trust.

Tickets are available on the gate.

Keep an eye on Facebook for updates.

Firework displays in Mid-Devon

Here’s where to find fireworks in Mid-Devon this year:

Firework festival at Tiverton Golf Club – 1 November 2025

A full evening of fireworks and fun is planned at the golf club this year. Expect a kids disco, inflatables and plenty of food and drink.

Gates open at 4.30pm and the fireworks are at 7.45pm. Buy tickets online.

Find out more on the Club’s website.

Bridwell Community Bonfire & Fireworks Celebration – 2 November 2025

This year organisers promise an even longer fireworks display performed by Sonic Fireworks. Tickets sell out in advance so book online.

The event takes place from 5pm to 9pm.

Find out more on the Bridwell website.

Fireworks at Cullompton Rugby Club – 7 November 2025

The biggest and best firework display in Cullompton is back with a bang. This year’s display is by 2022 national champs Sonic Fireworks.

Gates open at 6pm and the displays starts at 7pm. Pay by cash or card on the gate. There will be a bar and food.

Find out more about the display at Cullompton Rugby Club.

Copplestone Lighting Up the Parish – 8 November 2025

Fireworks will follow a children’s torch lit procession from Copplestone Primary school. The procession will be led by the Great Western Morris dancers and will travel through the village ending up in the field behind Dulings Farm, by the Copplestone Farm Shop for the bonfire and display.

Bring cash to pay for entrance to the fireworks.

Find more details on the event timings and location on Facebook.

Firework displays in West Devon

Here’s where to find fireworks displays happening in West Devon this year:

Fireworks at North Tawton Rugby Club – 31 October 2025

A combined fireworks display and Halloween party is happening this year. The disco takes place from 4pm to 6pm with the fireworks to follow from 7pm.

Tickets will be available in advance. Key an eye on the club’s Facebook page.

Find out more about the fireworks at North Tawton Rugby Club.

Bonfire Night in Plymouth

Here’s where to find bonfire night displays happening in Plymouth this year:

Plymouth Fireworks – 5 November 2025

Plymouth’s traditional Bonfire Night display will return to The Hoe this year.

The celebrations will begin in the afternoon, with fairground rides and entertainment from, 4pm and delicious food and drink on offer from 5pm. The bonfire is being lit at 7pm with the display starting at 7.30pm.

The display is free to attend.

See the Visit Plymouth website for more information.

Firework displays in South Devon

Here’s where to find fireworks in South Devon:

Brixham Rugby Football Rugby Club fireworks and Halloween night – 31 October 2025

The club is hosting a fireworks and fright night from 4.30pm. Fancy dress is optional but there will be plenty of fun including a disco, spooky milkshakes and hot chocolate and merch stands for glo sticks. 

The firework display starts at 6pm. Members can attend for free but must register. Tickets are availabnle online for non-members.

Find out more on the Brixham Rugby Club website.

Moretonhampstead Fireworks in Newton Abbot – 31 October 2025

Moretonhampsted’s annual fireworks display takes place on King George V Playing Fields this year.

Gates open at 6.30pm and the display starts at 7.30pm. Get tickets on the gate. There will be food and drinks.

Find out more on the Moretonhampstead Sports and Community Centre Facebook page.

Teignmouth and Shaldon Bonfire and Fireworks Display – 1 November 2025

See a blazing Viking ship set sail from Shaldon Beach followed by fireworks set off at The Point in Teignmouth.

If you’d like to contribute clean wood and Viking themed guys for the Viking Ship bring them to the beach on the day.

The bonfire on Shaldon Beach is usually lit at 6.30pm and the firework display from The Point begins at around 7.15pm. Some of this is tide dependant.

If you would like to make a guy for the bonfire bring it down between 12pm and 3pm.

This event is free.

Find out more on the Shaldon Village website.

Winter fireworks in Devon

Firework displays aren’t limited to fireworks night. Here’s some that happen over the winter each year:

Lanterns, Lights and Luminations in Brixham – 21 November 2025

This popular event in South Devon includes a magical lantern parade, a firework display, live music, street entertainment, and a market.

Market stalls and entertainment start in the morning, the lantern parade takes place late afternoon, followed by the Christmas light switch on, arrival of Santa and fireworks.

This event is free to attend.

Find out more on Facebook.

Appledore Pirates Fireworks – 29 November 2025

Join the Appledore Pirates for a free bonfire and fireworks display. Take up position between on Irsha Street between The Beaver Inn and The Royal George no later than 6.30pm for the best view.

The event is dependant on the tide.

There will food and drink available from local businesses, and the pirates will be collecting money to go towards next year’s display.

Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more details.

New Year firework displays in Devon 2025

I’ve not spotted any New Year firework displays happening yet, but will be updating this guide as they are announced.

If you know of firework displays in Devon that are not listed here, get in touch so I can add them in.

You might also like my post about Christmas events in Devon.

Summer firework displays in Devon 2026

While details are still to be confirmed for many events in 2026, here’s the regular Devon firework displays to look out for:

Kingsbridge Fair Week fireworks – July 2026

There’s a firework display planned as part of the Kingsbridge Fair Week (18 to 15 July 2026) at the end of July but if you want to know exactly when they’re happening you’ll have to buy a programme.

Pick one up in town.

Find out more about Kingsbridge Fair Week.

Salcombe Town Regatta – August 2026

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The programme for Salcombe Regatta (25 July to 1 August 2026) will be packed full of family fun including a firework display.

Find out more about what’s on at this year’s regatta by buying a programme.

Beer Regatta fireworks – August 2026

Fireworks are planned as part of Beer Regatta week (dates TBC) which takes place in August this year.

The full programme will be available on the regatta website when announced.

Find out more details as they are announced on the regatta website.

British Firework Championships, Plymouth – 12 to 13 August 2026 (provisional date)

The Championships are a spectacle not to be missed and take place overlooking Plymouth Harbour and Sound for extra sea view drama. This is the premier firework display in the country, attracting tens of thousands of people each year.

The fireworks usually start at around 9.30pm each evening. There’s entertainment, including a funfair, and food and drink stalls to enjoy on Plymouth Hoe before the spectacle begins.

The event is free to attend. Dates and timings will be published closer to the event.

For the latest event news and information see the British Firework Championships. 

Sidmouth Regatta fireworks – August 2026

This year’s Sidmouth Regatta (dates TBC) will feature events in the community and at sea as well as a grand firework display on the Saturday night.

The regatta programme continues into the Sunday with more fun events to spectate and participate in.

Find out more about what’s on at this year’s regatta.

Dartmouth Royal Regatta fireworks – 29 August 2026

Devon’s royal regatta hosts sports, sailing and family events, plus a ball and live music festival. There’s also a brilliant firework display. Check the website for more details as they are announced.

It’s free to attend Dartmouth Regatta (27 to 29 August 2026) but donations are very welcome.

To buy the full regatta programme visit the Dartmouth Royal Regatta website.