There's lots of FREE Fireworks Displays exploding across Dorset this summer!  For more information on locations, dates and times, please see below.

 

SWANAGE

Info: The theme for the Carnival is ‘Cirque du Swanage’.  This popular event starts on Saturday 26th July 2025 and in addition to family friendly activities, live music, performances and air displays, there will be firework displays at 9.45pm on Saturday 26th July, Wednesday 30th July and Saturday 2nd August 2025.

Website: Swanage Carnival

 

WEYMOUTH SEAFRONT

Info: Spend the evening on Weymouth Esplanade enjoying the seafront attractions and then stand back to watch the grand fireworks display which is on every Monday at 9.30pm from 28th July – 25th August 2025.  Displays on 28th July and 11th August will have lower noise fireworks.

Website: Weymouth Town Council

 

LYME REGIS

Info: Lyme Regis Carnival week starts with a bang and the harbour offers a stunning backdrop for a spectacular fireworks display at 9.30pm on Friday 1st August 2025.  Lyme Regis Carnival is packed full of fun events and activities for all the family to enjoy, culminating in the Grand Carnival Procession on Saturday 9th August 2025.

Website: Lyme Regis Carnival

 

BOURNEMOUTH SEAFRONT

Info: The summer firework displays can traditionally be seen over the water near Bournemouth Pier at 10pm every Friday in August.  Dates TBC.

Website: Bournemouth Tourism

 

POOLE QUAY

Info: Fireworks night are traditionally held on Thursday evenings in August.  Evening entertainment on Poole Quay includes live music, small children’s rides and family fun with a dazzling firework display over the harbour at 10pm.  Dates TBC.

Website: Poole Tourism

 

WAREHAM QUAY

Info: Wareham Wednesdays events are held on each Wednesday through August and there’s going to be events lots of family friendly fun, live music and children’s entertainment.  All events end with a fantastic fireworks displays near The Quay at 10pm.

Website: Wareham Wednesdays

 

CHRISTCHURCH

Info: There’s so much going on in Christchurch over the Carnival weekend with fun for all the family and a fireworks display at The Quay from 9.30pm on Saturday 16th August 2025.

Website: Christchurch Carnival

 

MORE SUMMER LISTINGS!

Attractions & Places to visit

Soft Plays & Play Cafes

Events & Info

PYO Farms

Splash Parks & Paddling Pools

Pubs with Play Parks

Family Friendly Shows

Please note that unexpected circumstances can occur including bad weather conditions and therefore displays may be cancelled at short notice.  Please always check before travelling.