Sheffield Autumn Lights 2025

About

On Wednesday 5th November 2025, Sheffield Autumn Lights will transform Don Valley Bowl into a festival of colour, sound and entertainment for Bonfire Night itself. This one-night-only celebration combines two professional pyromusical firework displays with live acts, street food, bars and family-friendly fun, making it one of Yorkshire’s standout events for the season.

Dates

Wednesday 5th November 2025, gates open 3:00pm–8:30pm, event closes 10:00pm

Why Visit?

This isn’t a typical firework display — it’s a fully programmed festival with a packed line-up of live entertainment alongside two pyromusical displays. From children’s performers and costumed characters to flame-throwers, LED drummers and headline comedy duo Dick & Dom, the whole evening is designed to keep visitors of all ages entertained from start to finish.

Set in the heart of Sheffield, the event offers a big-city Bonfire Night experience with food, bars and family fun in abundance. With a dedicated children’s firework show earlier in the evening followed by the grand finale at 9:15pm, everyone gets the chance to enjoy the spectacle.

What To Expect

• Two firework displays: a children’s show at 7:40pm and a grand finale at 9:15pm
• Live entertainment including Dick & Dom, Spark! LED drummers, La Flamo fire performers and a Young Elton tribute
• Street food stalls and two fully stocked bars
• Roaming glow performers and funfair rides
• Family-friendly atmosphere with hardstanding viewing areas

Entry

Advance tickets cost £14.99 for adults and £7.99 for children aged 4–16 (plus booking fee). On-the-gate prices are £20 for adults and £10 for children, while under 3s go free.

Plan Your Visit

Sheffield Autumn Lights takes place at Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield, S9 2DF. There is no on-site parking, so visitors should pre-book spaces at Sheffield Arena or use tram and bus services, with Arena/Olympic Legacy Park tram stop a short walk away. Gates open at 3:00pm with plenty to see and do before the firework displays begin — arriving early is advised.