Fireworks and bonfire events in Portsmouth and Hampshire: Events taking place in Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham and Southampton

The sky will light up over the course of the next few weeks as firework nights begin to take place in Portsmouth and Hampshire.

From the annual HMS Sultan event to events which are also equipped with music, food and entertainment to keep everyone in the family happy.

Here are some of the events that are taking place:

Portsmouth

Two events are taking place in the city to replace the traditional Cosham event which has been cancelled as a result of the creation of the new football hub on the King George VI playing fields. Instead, one event will be held in Alexandra Park and the second event on Southsea Common. Both get underway at 5pm with live music and stalls – though neither will have a bonfire or fairground rides. Fireworks start at 7pm.

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Gosport

HMS Sultan Firework Night – This popular event will be taking place on October 26 at HMS Sultan. The evening will consist of a funfair, bonfire and of course the fantastic fireworks finale. The gates will open at 5:30pm, with the Bonfire being lit at 7:45pm and the main display at 8:30pm. Tickets will cost £10 per adult and £5 for children aged between three and 15. There is also a £25 family ticket Children under the age of three will go free.

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Fareham

Henry Cort Community School – The firework event will take place at the school on November 3 between 6pm and 8pm. For more information, click here.

St. Anthony's Catholic Primary School and Pre-school – This event will be taking place on November 4 at the school. There will also be a fire entertainer, licensed bar, BBQ, hot chocolate bar, merchandise stalls with sparklers available to buy. For more information, click here.

Whiteley Town Council Fireworks – The fireworks are being put on in partnership with The Rotary Club of Whiteley and they will take place on October 29 at Meadowside Recreation Ground. The gates will open at 4:15pm and the firework display will begin at 7:15pm. Tickets will cost £5 per adult and £3 per child.

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AFC Portchester firework night – NOW SOLD OUT. The firework night will be taking place on November 3 at The OnSite Group Stadium and this year the event will be bigger than before. There will be fireworks,a bonfire and a brand new laser lights show as well as food and drink which will be available throughout the evening. Gates will open at 6pm. Tickets will cost £25 for two children and two adults or alternatively a single adult ticket will cost £8 and children under 16 will cost £5.

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Southampton

Mayflower Park Fireworks – The spectacular event will be welcoming people to the grounds of Mayflower Park on November 4. Gates will open at 4pm and families will be transported to a fabulous event with live music and food vendors.

The display will start at 7pm and it will last for approximately 15 minutes.

The Ageas Bowl Fireworks Party – The firework night will take place on November 3 and the venue will host a funfair, music and giveaways this year. Gates will open from 6pm and the firework display will take place at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now and children under the age of three will go free. For more information, click here.