Bonfire and Fireworks Night 2026

The Double Locks are hosting their Bonfire and Fireworks Night on Saturday 7 November, from 17:00 to 23:00. It's one of the city's biggest Bonfire Night celebrations, set right beside the Exeter Ship Canal. The pub itself is one of Devon's most popular, with a massive canal-side garden and easy access from both Exeter and Countess Weir, and it's earned mentions in The Guardian, The Telegraph, HuffPost, The Evening Standard and Visit Britain.

The evening runs on a set schedule: live music from Dirty Money starts at 18:00, followed by a synchronised fireworks display at 19:00 and the lighting of the bonfire. Around the fire, a Burger Shack, BBQ and hog roast serve food throughout the night, so you can eat while you watch. The organisers describe this year's event as bigger, brighter and bangier than ever.

There are a few practical things to keep in mind before you book. The night is for over-18s only, and anyone under 18 has to attend with an adult. Tickets must be bought in advance, as they aren't sold on the door, and the event is described as always a sell-out, so it's worth getting yours sorted early. The venue is The Double Locks, Canal Banks, EX2 6LT, Exeter.

Tickets are £16.50 for children aged 5 to 15, £18.70 for adults aged 16 and over, and £64.80 for a family ticket covering two children and two adults, with under-5s free. That's the whole evening from 17:00 to 23:00, with Dirty Money on at 6pm, the fireworks at 7pm, and the bonfire lit alongside them.