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Bonfire Night is set to light up the North East with a packed programme of fireworks displays.
Events will take place across Newcastle, Gateshead, Northumberland, County Durham, Sunderland, and Teesside, including both free community displays and larger ticketed events.
Some displays are scheduled before November 5, with others taking place over the following weekend, giving families and revellers multiple opportunities to enjoy the celebrations.
Bishop Auckland will host the Kynren Pyromusical on October 31 at Flatts Farm.
This 25-minute show combines fireworks with a dramatic soundtrack.
Gates open at 4.30pm, and the main event begins at 7pm.
VIP tickets are priced at £18 for adults and £15 for under-18s, while standard tickets cost £14 and £11 respectively.
Children aged three and under can attend for free if seated on an adult's knee.
A shuttle bus service is available and should be booked in advance as spaces are limited.
South Shields will offer two free fireworks displays on Sunday, November 1, at 6pm and 8pm from behind the skate park on Sea Road.
The event is not ticketed and the seafront is expected to be very busy.
Visitors are advised to plan their journey in advance and consider using public transport.
Whitley Bay’s popular seafront display returns to The Links on Sunday, November 1.
The event is free, with fairground rides and refreshments from 6pm and fireworks at 7pm, with thousands expected to attend.
North Tyneside Council recommends using public transport due to limited parking.
In Blyth, the annual fireworks event organised by Blyth Town Council will take place on Saturday, October 31, at Mermaid Car Park on Blyth Beach.
The event is free and features two displays - one quieter show for young children and those who prefer less noise, and a main display at 7.30pm.
A funfair and food stalls will be available from 4pm.
No parking will be available at Mermaid Car Park, and visitors are advised not to park on nearby streets or verges.
A park-and-ride service will operate, and the council encourages the use of public transport.
Stockton’s annual fireworks will light up Riverside Road beside the River Tees on Sunday, November 1.
The event is free.
Details about the exact start time and parking have not yet been confirmed.
Seaham will host a major seaside display on Sunday, November 1, with entertainment, food and craft stalls, and children’s rides from 5pm.
The symphonic fireworks will begin at 6.30pm and the event is free.
Visitors are warned that parking will be in high demand, with the council encouraging people to travel by bus or on foot where possible.
Hartlepool
The Hartlepool Fireworks Spectacular returns to Seaton Carew promenade on Sunday, November 1.
The free event will include entertainment, a children’s fairground, food stalls, and a fireworks finale set to music.
Full timings have not yet been published.
In previous years, Seaview "Sandy" Car Park offered around 650 free spaces from 2pm.
Tyne and Wear
Blue Flames Sporting Club in Benton will host a Bonfire Night display on Thursday, November 5.
Gates open at 5.30pm, with fireworks at 7.30pm.
Tickets are priced at £8.50 for adults, £5.50 for children, and £25 for a family ticket.
Tickets cannot be bought at the gate and are available online, including on the day of the event while stocks last.
Newcastle Racecourse will host a combined event featuring horse racing, family entertainment, a funfair, and a fireworks and laser finale on Friday, November 6.
Adult tickets are £21, with a family bundle (two adults and up to six children) available for £30.
Further displays are confirmed for Hexham, Gateshead and Chester-le-Street on Saturday, November 7.
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Visitors are urged to check with organisers before travelling, as weather and last-minute changes may affect timings and access.
With free displays in locations including Seaham, South Shields, Whitley Bay, Stockton, Blyth, and Hexham, as well as larger ticketed events at Kynren, Newcastle Racecourse, and Durham Cricket, there are plenty of ways to celebrate across the region.