Derby Fireworks Night & Fun Fair

Tickets are now on sale, as Derby’s biggest fireworks display returns to The County Ground on Saturday 2 November.

Our popular Fireworks Night & Fun Fair event will see a huge array of bright colours and awe-inspiring pyrotechnics illuminate the skies over Derbyshire to kick off Bonfire Night season!

But that’s not all, the event will also feature a huge Fun Fair, with rides, games and tasty treats for the whole family. The best value way to buy tickets for this event is online, in advance, so be sure to get yours early to avoid missing out!

Tickets – Buy in advance and save!

Ticket Prices:

Advanced
Adults – £15
Juniors – £5
Family – Family (2 Adults & up to 2 Juniors) – £35
Official Car Parking: £10

All Fun Fair rides are priced individually. All Fun Fair rides and food units, which are operated by an outside company, are cash only and there are no cash machines on site at The County Ground.

Group discounts are available on bookings of six adult tickets or more!

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Event Timings

Gates & Fun Fair Open: 4pm
Fireworks Display Starts: 7pm (approx.)
Ground & Fun Fair Close: 9.30pm

Alternative Car Parks

Public car parks within walking distance of The Incora County Ground include:

Siddals Road (NCP), DE1 2PY
Derbion Riverside, DE1 2AZ

Accessible Car Parking

A limited number of Accessible Car Parking spaces are available and must be pre-booked. For more information, please email [email protected].

Premier Upgrade

Upgrade and watch the spectacular fireworks display from some of the best seats in the house after enjoying a warming two-course buffet.

Guests will be located in the Premier Upgrade Lounge, offering elevated views of the fireworks, while enjoying the delicious locally-sourced food, cooked by our in-house chefs, and a private bar facility.

To find out more about our hospitality offering, please email [email protected].

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Accessibility

If you require accessible parking or have any other requirements or queries ahead of the event, please email [email protected], or call 01332 388 101. We have also set up a dedicated accessibility page, which contains information on parking, facilities and more.

Venue Accessibility Information

Accessibility Enquiries/Disabled Supporter Ticket Purchase: 01332 388 101
Email: [email protected]

Sponsorship Opportunities

Fireworks Night & Fun Fair is one of Derby’s biggest events, and we have a variety of bespoke options available to boost the profile of your business!

With more than 70,000 attendees since 2016, Fireworks Night & Fun Fair has a dedicated audience, while advertising around the city in the build up to the event increases our reach even further.

If you are interested in event sponsorship, big screen advertising or finding out more about what else we offer, email [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

Gates open from 4pm, with plenty to see and do around The County Ground prior to the start of the fireworks display, including the popular Fun Fair. The ground will close at 9.30pm.

The fireworks display is scheduled to start at approximately 7pm.

The best and cheapest way to secure a ticket to Derbyshire’s popular Fireworks Night & Fun Fair is to buy online.

However, a limited number of tickets will be available on the gate, to purchase on the night of the event.

The County Ground is a cashless venue meaning that all ticket entry gates will be card/contactless payment only.

All Fun Fair rides and food units, which are operated by an outside company, are cash only and there are no cash machines on site at The County Ground. The nearest cash machine is located at the Texaco Garage off Pentagon Island.

Derbyshire County Cricket Club advises all visitors to bring cash and cashless methods of payment on the night.

A limited amount of unreserved seating will be available in the main Seat Unique Falcons Stand directly opposite the fireworks location, to the back of the venue. Visitors are advised to arrive early should they wish to secure a seat. Camping chairs, picnic blankets etc are not permitted for this event.

The Fun Fair will be open from 4pm and will close at 9.30pm.

The display can go ahead in rain, however strict regulations are in place for extreme weather and high winds. In instances of extreme weather, checks will be made on the night before a decision can be made.

All tickets buyers are protected by our Ticket Guarantee.

Fireworks and sparklers are not permitted to be brought into the venue.

Dogs will not be allowed into the ground for this event.

The County Ground will close at 9.30pm.

Children under the age of 5 will be granted admission to the event free-of charge and do not require a ticket. Junior tickets apply to ages 6-15.

A limited number of Car Park spaces are available to pre-book online.

We advise visitors to plan their journey in advance to allow time getting into the venue.

Please respect our neighbours and do not block driveways on nearby streets, or attempt to park in resident-only areas.

All car parks will be stewarded.

A limited number of Accessible Car Parking spaces are available and must be pre-booked. For more information, please email [email protected].