The Bournemouth Friday Fireworks are a weekly summer treat, with a free display lighting up the sky over Bournemouth seafront on Friday evenings from 24 July to 28 August 2026. It is a long-standing seaside tradition that rounds off the week and marks the start of the weekend by the sea.
What to expect
Expect a short, colourful display launched over the seafront once darkness falls, with the beach and promenade filling up as the light fades. It has a relaxed, family-friendly feel — many visitors bring a picnic or grab a takeaway and settle in on the sand or the clifftops to watch the sky come alive above the bay.
Planning your visit
The seafront is an easy walk from central Bournemouth, and the promenade offers plenty of vantage points either side of the display. Start times shift a little across the season as the nights draw in, so check the venue’s official listing for the latest details before you travel, and allow extra time to arrive and park on busier evenings.
Dates & times
- 24, 31 July 2026; 7, 14, 21, 28 August 2026