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Battersea Park Fireworks 2026: South London Spectacle Confirms Dates and Rudimental DJ Set

Battersea Park Fireworks 2026: South London Spectacle Confirms Dates and Rudimental DJ Set

South London’s premier Guy Fawkes celebration is back with a bang. Organisers have officially confirmed the return of the Battersea Park Fireworks for November 2026, bringing two nights of dazzling pyrotechnics, autumnal street food, and world-class live entertainment to the banks of the River Thames. Adding to the excitement, chart-topping dance music collective Rudimental will headline the Saturday night festivities with a high-energy DJ set.

Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Battersea Park, the annual event remains one of the capital's most sought-after autumn traditions, drawing tens of thousands of revellers over the weekend.

A Weekend of Dazzling Light and Sound

The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November, offering two distinctly themed evenings tailored for partygoers and families alike.

Saturday Night: The Ultimate Guy Fawkes Party

Saturday evening delivers the classic high-octane bonfire experience, pairing an explosive 22-minute pyrotechnic choreography from award-winning display designers Titanium Fireworks with live music. Following the display, the main stage heats up as Rudimental take over the decks, spinning drum and bass anthems, house classics, and festival favourites into the late evening.

Sunday Night: Family Fireworks Spectacular

Sunday's programme is specially curated for families and younger visitors. Featuring an earlier start and finish time, the evening replaces the traditional bonfire with an immersive light installation, followed by an earlier family-friendly fireworks display set to an uplifting, cinematic soundtrack.

What to Expect at Battersea Park Fireworks 2026

Visitors can look forward to a comprehensive festival experience spreading across the park grounds:

  • World-Class Pyrotechnics: Thousands of colourful shells and aerial effects designed by the team behind London’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.
  • Street Food Village: Dozens of gourmet food stalls serving everything from artisan burgers and wood-fired pizzas to churros, bratwurst, and vegan treats.
  • Warm Winter Drinks: Fully licensed bars offering spiced mulled wine, hot cider, craft beers, and specialty hot chocolates.
  • Fairground Attractions: Classic rides, dodgems, and carnival games situated around the festival village.
  • Live Stage Entertainment: Supporting DJs, acoustic sets, and brass bands warming up the crowds before the main display.

Event Schedule and Timings

  • Saturday 7 November 2026: Gates open at 17:30. Bonfire lit at 19:00. Fireworks display begins at 20:00. Rudimental DJ set from 20:30 until 22:30. Gates close at 23:00.
  • Sunday 8 November 2026: Gates open at 16:30. Light show activation at 17:45. Fireworks display begins at 18:30. Gates close at 20:30.

Getting to Battersea Park

Public transport is the best and easiest way to reach the event, as no public parking is permitted around the park perimeter during the weekend:

  • London Underground: Battersea Power Station (Northern Line) is just a short 10-minute walk from the eastern park entrance.
  • National Rail: Battersea Park Station and Queenstown Road Station are both situated within a 5 to 7-minute walk of the south gates.
  • Buses: Multiple routes serve the park, including the 44, 137, 156, 344, and 452.
  • Thames Clippers / Uber Boat: Alight at Battersea Power Station Pier for a scenic arrival by river.

Tickets must be booked strictly in advance, as the event sells out every year with no tickets available on the gate.