Oldham bonfire and fireworks displays taking place in 2025

Next month the skies over Oldham are set to be filled with colour as firework and bonfire events return to the borough.

From 5.30pm on Saturday, November 1, Oldham council will take over the town centre with a host of colourful family-friendly events.

It will be a free evening of fiery installations and mesmerising fire dancers. With stunning flame-filled displays, visitors will be able to watch artists paint the night sky with sparks, and enjoy thrilling performances that bring heat, light and drama to the heart of the Oldham.

An immersive show with a spooky twist will also see youngsters interact with six ‘fire-powered’ stations to earn power-up tokens and feed the Monster-O-Meter. The show, put on by Emergency Exit Arts and Lightfires’s Frank & McStein’s Monster Laboratory show, features a breath-taking giant puppet and live music.

While the council event will not include a bonfire, several venues are putting on alternatives across the borough for the Guy Fawkes’ period.
The Church Inn, Chadderton

This year the Church Inn will be hosting the ‘biggest amazing professional firework display they have ever done’ on Saturday, November 1st. The event starts at 5pm and runs until 10pm and will feature a large bonfire, a professional fireworks display, a DJ, hot food by Blackstones Catering Company, and of course a fully licensed bar – including mulled wine.

Tickets are £6 for adults and Under 12s go free – though you’ll need to book ahead online. The venue have cut down their ticket numbers by half to avoid queues at the bar – so book soon.

You can book tickets here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Oldham/The-Church-Inn/Bonfire-Night-2025–The-Church-Inn/41354883/
Crompton Cricket Club Bonfire Night, Crompton 

The bonfire at Crompton Cricket Club also promises to be ‘bigger and better than ever before’, according to the organisers.

Taking place on Saturday, November 1st, from 7pm to 9pm, this year’s event will feature a huge firework display by Boom Fireworks Ltd, and apparently one of the largest bonfires in the area.

Tickets are priced at £3 for adults, £2 for kids and £8 for a family of four – one of the most affordable ticketed bonfire events in Oldham this year.
Tickets can be bought on the door, or in advance from the Cricket Club bar off Gleber Street.

Springhead AFC Bonfire Night, Springhead 
Springhead football club will also be hosting a bonfire night this year, with a big fire, fireworks, a bar, sparklers and music.
Taking place at the pitch off Off St. John Street, on Saturday, November 1st, from 5pm to 9pm, the event is free with donations encouraged at the gate.

Uppermill Cricket & Bowling Club Bonfire & Fireworks, Uppermill
In Uppermill, a ‘banger’ of a day at the Cricket and Bowling Club on Sunday, November 2nd, will feature fireworks, a beer tent, mulled wine, a BBQ and ‘some extra surprises’.
The event, running from 3.30pm – 8pm, will also include kids sparklers and an ice cream van.
Tickets for adults cost £7.50, £2.50 for kids and are free for under 2s. Tickets should be bought in advance by scanning the QR code on the club’s facebook page at:  https://www.facebook.com/uppermillcc

Oldham Borough District Scouts Bonfire Night, Shaw 
The Dog Hill Scouts are hosting a bonfire for all scouting members and families at the Scout & Community Campsite on Buckstone Rd.
Taking place on Monday, November 3rd, from 6pm to 9pm, the evening will feature fireworks and a bonfire, as well as hot snacks and drinks.
Parking is available on Shaw Quarry & Reservoir car park – there is no on site parking for this event. The tickets are limited and can be booked through the scouts’ Facebook page.

Anglers Arms Bonfire and Fireworks, Failsworth
The Anglers Arms in Failsworth will be holding two bonfire events this year.
On Friday, November 7th, from 6pm, the pub will host a ‘truly special’ Sensory Bonfire Night ‘designed to make Bonfire celebrations inclusive and enjoyable for everyone, especially children with sensory sensitivities’.
The event will include low noise fireworks – meaning no sudden bangs or overwhelming sounds -, a mesmerising laser and light show, as well as hot food and drinks.
On Saturday, November 8th, the pub will then hold another bonfire event with a fire show and live DJ.

Tickets cost £11 for adults and £6 kids, with afamily of four package for £28. They can be booked here: https://www.north-fest.com/event-details/anglers-arms-sensory-bonfire

Royton Cricket, Bowling & Running Club Bonfire & Fireworks, Royton 
Royton sports club will also be hosting a bonfire event this year, with a fire, fireworks, DJ and fairground rides expected on the fields. Taking place on Saturday, November 8th, from 3pm, the family-friendly event will also include food stalls, sweet stalls and a hot chocolate stall.
The event on Bransdale Ave costs £6 for adults, £4 for kids and is free for under 2s. You can get your tickets at:  https://www2.ticketebo.co.uk/roytoncc/royton-firework-display-2025

Woodhouses Cricket Club Bonfire & Fireworks, Woodhouses
Watch the sky light up from Woodhouses Cricket Club by joining their ‘Bonfire Night Spectacular’. The event on Saturday, November 8th is to help raise funds for the club and will kick off from 5pm.
Featuring a fireworks display, a ‘huge bonfire’ and a small children’s fireworks display, multiple bars, fairground rides, free face-painting, live music and hot food there is plenty for everyone.
There is also the chance to win a £50 Amazon Voucher for the best Guy Fawke’s puppet to burn on top of the bonfire – so get your ‘Guy’ ready.
Nov 8th Medlock Rd, Woodhouses/Failsworth, M35 9NG
There are Early Bird tickets until October 22nd at £10 for adults and £6 for kids over five. After that, tickets will sell at £12 for adults and £8 for kids.
These can be bought at:  https://www.tickettailor.com/events/woodhousescricketclub/1898482

Grotton Pavilion, Grotton
The much-loved Grotton Pavilion bonfire night will take place on November 8th from 6pm to 10pm this year.
The event on Station Road will feature a bonfire, low noise fireworks, DJ and laser show, classic bonfire night treats as well as pizza and hot dogs, on site bar.
Unfortunately, tickets for the event are now completely sold out.