Bonfire Night in Middlesbrough 2026: Fireworks Displays, Dates & Local Guide
Across Middlesbrough, Stockton, and the North Yorkshire coast, sports clubs and historic coastal villages host memorable Guy Fawkes celebrations.
⏳ Status Awaiting 2026 Confirmation: Community displays across Middlesbrough and the coast are currently pending official 2026 date confirmation. Schedules below represent indicative programmes.
1. Acklam Rugby Club Bonfire & Fireworks
| Event Feature | Verified Details for 2026 |
|---|---|
| Status / Date | AWAITING 2026 CONFIRMATION (Indicative: Friday 6 November 2026) |
| Official Venue | Acklam Rugby Football Club |
| Full Address | Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough (TS5 7SL) |
| Timings & Schedule | Gates Open 18:00 / Bonfire Lit 19:00 / Fireworks 19:45 |
| Admission & Tickets | Tickets at gate subject to confirmation (~£6 Adult / £3 Child) |
About Acklam Rugby Club Bonfire & Fireworks
Middlesbrough's most popular community sports club Guy Fawkes night with an enormous wood bonfire, aerial fireworks, hot BBQ burgers, and clubhouse bar.
2. Skinningrove Beach Themed Bonfire
| Event Feature | Verified Details for 2026 |
|---|---|
| Status / Date | AWAITING 2026 CONFIRMATION (Indicative: Thursday 5 November 2026) |
| Official Venue | Skinningrove Beach Foreshore |
| Full Address | Skinningrove Beach, Saltburn-by-the-Sea (TS13 4BJ) |
| Timings & Schedule | Community Gathering 18:30 / Giant Sculpture Lit 19:00 / Fireworks 19:30 |
| Admission & Tickets | Free Public Beach Event (Donations to village volunteers) |
About Skinningrove Beach Themed Bonfire
World-famous North Yorkshire coastal tradition where the village builds a gigantic themed wooden structure on the sand and burns it as fireworks illuminate the cliffs.
Interactive Map of Middlesbrough Fireworks Displays
Confirmed Nearby Bonfire Night Events
- Explore Stockton Riverside Fireworks (~8 km away) – River Tees public pyromusical.
- Explore Hartlepool Rugby Club Fireworks (~16 km away) – Coastal rugby club bonfire.
- Explore Saltburn Cricket Club Fireworks (~15 km away) – Seaside cricket ground display.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Skinningrove Bonfire design announced?
The volunteer committee usually announces the annual wooden sculpture theme (e.g. pirate ship, dragon, castle) in early autumn.
Is parking available at Skinningrove?
Parking in Skinningrove village is strictly limited with road closures in place. Spectators are advised to use designated park-and-walk areas.
