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Warwick’s town bonfire and fireworks are back at Warwick Racecourse on Saturday 7 November 2026, with two displays, a bar, hot food and entertainment. It’s about 8 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, and it’s one of the biggest Bonfire Night events in Warwickshire. Here are the times, ticket prices and how to get there from Stratford, from the organisers’ own website.
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Warwick bonfire 2026 at a glance
- When: Saturday 7 November 2026. Gates open at 5pm.
- Fireworks: two displays, a small one around 6pm and the main display around 6.40pm.
- Where: Warwick Racecourse.
- Who runs it: Warwick Lions and Warwick Rotary. All proceeds go to local charities and good causes.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | In advance | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adults and children 15 and over | £10 | £12 |
| Children under 15 | £2 | £2 |
| Infants (3 and under) | Free | – |
| VIP “Kingmaker”, 15 and over | £20 | Advance only |
| VIP “Kingmaker”, child | £5 | Advance only |
Buy online through the Warwick Town Bonfire website, which links to the ticket page. Buying ahead saves £2 on each adult ticket.
Getting there from Stratford
- By car: Warwick is about 20 minutes from Stratford on the A46. The organisers’ website has maps and an FAQ.
- By train: Chiltern trains from Stratford-upon-Avon towards Leamington Spa stop at Warwick. Check the last train back before you go: our Stratford train times page has live departures.
The main display is around 6.40pm, so you can be back in Stratford in good time for the evening.
Other displays that weekend
Saturday 7 November is the busiest fireworks night of the year around Stratford. As well as Warwick:
- Kenilworth Castle: Kenilworth Round Table’s Fireworks Spectacular. Tickets aren’t on sale yet.
- Hatton Country World: fireworks, a bonfire, funfair rides and a DJ, £50 a car if booked by 25 October (£60 after), up to seven people.
Closer to home, Stratford Rugby Club’s bonfire and fireworks night is on Sunday 1 November. See our Bonfire Night 2026 guide for every display near Stratford.
Warwick bonfire: questions
When is the Warwick bonfire in 2026?
Saturday 7 November 2026 at Warwick Racecourse. Gates open at 5pm, with a small display around 6pm and the main fireworks around 6.40pm.
How much are Warwick bonfire tickets?
£10 in advance or £12 on the day for anyone 15 and over, £2 for under-15s and free for children three and under. VIP Kingmaker tickets are £20 for adults and £5 for children, in advance only.
Is Warwick Racecourse fireworks the same as the Warwick town bonfire?
Yes. The town bonfire, run by Warwick Lions and Warwick Rotary, is held at Warwick Racecourse.
Alex Harrington
Alex Harrington grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon and runs What's up, Stratford? as an independent guide to the town.
