Fireworks displays in Portsmouth and south Hampshire 2026: Where, when and how much, including Southsea, HMS Sultan, Utilita Bowl, Wickham, Bishop's Waltham and Rowlands Castle
Here’s your guide to some banging - and whizzing - evenings out in the next fortnight, with public fireworks displays being held around the area
HMS Sultan - Thursday, October 29
Royal Navy engineering base HMS Sultan will host its regular display, which this year celebrates the shore establishment’s 70th anniversary.
There will also be funfair rides and traditional games, with hot food available throughout the evening.
Gates open at 5.30pm with parking from 5pm for £5. The bonfire lighting is at 7.30pm, followed by the fireworks display at 8.30pm. The event is scheduled to finish at 10.45pm.
Discounted tickets at early bird prices will be available until October 25. Family admission for two adults and two children will cost £20. Otherwise it is £7 for adults, £4 for children between three and 15, and free for under threes.
Tickets can be booked via the HMS Sultan website.
Hayling Island - Friday, October 30
Funland on Hayling is holding Fright Nights, which culminate in a firework display. A £20 entry fee gives full access to the park, an unlimited ride wristband, and entry to mazes, while the attractions include the Carnival of Carnage, Destination Z - a lab full of zombies - and the Theatre of Screams for a scary film.
Entry is from 4.30pm and the event runs from 5pm to 9pm. On-the-door admissions are £25. See here for booking details.
Whiteley - Sunday, November 1
This event, organised by the town council, is at the Meadowside Recreation Ground in Whiteley. Gates open at 4.15pm, with the firework display at 7.15pm.
There will be music, food stalls, and fairground rides. Tickets are £7 for adults, £5 for children (aged five to 15) and a family ticket for two adults and three children is £20.
The Ship Inn, Langstone - Sunday, November 1
The pub’s display has become a local tradition. There’s live music from 5pm, outdoor bars and a barbecue. The fireworks start at 6.30pm.
Portsmouth City Council - Wednesday, November 4
Portsmouth's annual fireworks display returns to Southsea Common, with a Portsmouth100-themed celebration featuring music spanning the last century, live entertainment, a night market and family fun.
The event site will open at 4pm, with family entertainment on offer before the fireworks display. It finishes at 8pm. There will be food and refreshments available.
There is no park and ride service for the fireworks, and parking is likely to be limited, so using public transport is advised. There is no entry fee.
AFC Portchester - Friday, November 6
Doors open at 6pm for the fireworks and laser show at The OnSite Group Stadium. Adult tickets are £10, and children are £6, with family tickets are £30. To book click here.
Utilita Bowl, Hedge End - Friday, November 6
The home of Hampshire cricket again hosts a display, with funfair rides and music also on offer.
Doors open at 5.30pm and close at 7pm, with the fireworks starting at 7.30pm. It’s £18 for adults, £13 for under-17s and free for under-fives.
Bishop’s Waltham - Saturday, November 7
This display is organised by the PTA at Bishops’ Waltham Junior School but is held at the Hoe Road recreation ground and is open to all. It’s on from 6pm to 8.30pm. Tickets in advance are £5.50 for adults, and £3.50 for children, with a family ticket for two adults and up to three children £15. These prices rise on the gate to £8, £6 and £22.
Rowlands Castle - Saturday, November 7
Tickets are now on sale at Rowlands Castle Hardware and Londis - there are no online sales. Adults are £9, children are £4 and infants must have a ticket but there is no charge.
Proceeds go to village causes and tickets are non-refundable. Gates open at 5.30pm on the Saturday and the display starts at 7pm. There will be refreshments and a barbecue by Rowlands Castle Scouts and small children’s rides by Burnetts. If the weather is bad, the event will be postponed to the following Saturday. There is no parking.
Wickham - Saturday, November 7
1st Wickham Scout Group is organising a bonfire and fireworks display at the Glebe Field, off School Road. Gates open at 6pm, with fireworks from 7pm. Tickets can be bought on the gate. Adults £5, children £2, under-threes free.