South Oxfordshire is set to host a series of bonfires, fireworks displays, fairs and other community events around Guy Fawkes Night in 2026, with the principal gatherings in Didcot, Wantage, Wallingford and nearby villages taking place on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7.
The main day falls on a Thursday, although private and smaller celebrations may also be held then.
The scheduled public programme includes events organised by sports clubs, schools, charities and professional fireworks companies.
Cholsey Bonfire Night is due to begin at 6pm on Friday, November 6, at Cholsey Cricket Field.
The cricket club will operate a bar and barbecue, while Cholsey 1000 will sell mulled wine, hot chocolate, sparklers and glowsticks.
Grove Rugby Club is staging its Bonfire and Fireworks Night at Grove Recreation Ground on the same date.
The event is due to feature a large community bonfire, fairground rides, street food, bars and a professional display by Illusion Fireworks.
Gates open at 6pm, tickets can be purchased online in advance and visitors are expected from across Oxfordshire and beyond.
Also taking place on Friday, November 6, Hanborough Musical Fireworks is being organised by volunteers who will donate proceeds to village groups.
The slightly smaller event will include a fairground, hot and cold refreshments, drinks and a fireworks display.
Cash is the preferred method of payment for tickets purchased at the entrance.
The school field at Chinnor will host a Mill Lane School Association fireworks event featuring music from Disney.
Gates open at 6pm, with food vans, a bar, confectionery, crisps and a glo-stall available.
Tickets cost £8 and must be purchased in advance.
Wallingford Bonfire and Fireworks Night returns to the Kine Croft on Saturday, November 7, under the charitable auspices of Wallingford 1155.
Proceeds will support local causes.
Admission is free, although donations will be accepted.
The programme includes a medieval torchlit procession carrying a Guy effigy through the town to the rhythm of drums, a bonfire enhanced by pyrotechnic effects, a children’s display and a principal fireworks display produced by Illusion Fireworks.
The 2nd Abingdon Scout Group has arranged a fireworks display for Saturday at Long Furlong Community Centre in North Abingdon.
A barbecue, hot drinks and entertainment are also included.
A large bonfire and fireworks display, together with a children’s show, bar and barbecue, will take place at Astons Recreation Ground in Aston Tirrold, near Didcot, from 5pm on Saturday.
Donations will be requested when visitors arrive.
Thame’s annual fireworks display will be held at Chinnor Rugby Club.
The event is planned to include food vendors, bars, children’s entertainment and a fireworks display.
It raises money for the village’s three primary schools and receives sponsorship from local businesses.
Tickets covering the full afternoon programme are available exclusively online in advance.
The event runs from 3.45pm, with the fireworks display beginning at 6.30pm.
The final scheduled event is Abingdon Funfair & Fireworks, which will take place at Abingdon Airfield on Saturday, November 14.
Organisers describe it as the UK’s largest fireworks show and the region’s biggest fairground.
Attendees can expect a substantial fairground, live music and entertainment, a children’s singalong fireworks show, appearances by comedy duo Kevin & Perry, an audience light-up sequence, a major fireworks, light and laser show, and a large bonfire.
Doors and ticket gates open at 2pm, and the fairground remains open until 10pm.
Adult tickets cost £20 when bought online, plus a booking fee, or £25 at the entrance.
Each fairground ride costs £2.