Oldham bonfire and fireworks displays taking place in 2024

With the days getting colder and the nights getting longer, many families will be looking forward to bonfire night season to brighten their autumn.

It’s increasingly rare for councils to put on traditional fires, with cash-strapped local authorities across the country reigning in their festivities in the last few years in light of spiralling costs. And while Oldham has for a long time resisted cutting its beloved Big Bang bonfire in Boundary Edge Park, the council has this year decided to follow suit.

But there’s still plenty of activities taking place across the borough to celebrate November 5.

Every year, Bonfire Night commemorates the failed gunpowder plot which sought to blow up the House of Lords and King James I in 1605. The plot was famously initiated by Guy Fawkes, which is why the holiday is also known as Guy Fawkes Night.

Here is a breakdown of all the confirmed events taking place across Oldham borough. Let us know if you would like one included by emailing newsdesk@men-news.co.uk.

Town Centre Celebration

Oldham council may not be lighting a pyre this year, but they’ll still be putting on a party. The family-friendly town centre celebration will include ‘crafts and entertainment’ from 4-6pm, offers of food and drinks from local eateries and a fireworks display from 6pm.

Tuesday, November 5 - Oldham Town Centre

Free admissions, not ticketed. Accessible.

Shaw Cricket Club Bonfire Night & Firework Extravaganza 2024

Shaw Cricket Club promises a ‘night to remember’ at their annual bonfire event. With a bar, food and fairground rides open from 4pm, the fire lighting at 6pm and fireworks from 7.30pm. The organisers have asked attendees to consider using public transport to attend as there will be no