Christchurch Carnival FIREWORKS 2026

🌟 SAVE THE DATE for this year's FREE Summer Firework Spectacular in the heart of Christchurch, Dorset! Join us on 15th August to light up your summer evening with spectacular colors twirling through the night sky.

Organized by Christchurch Carnival and sponsored by Christchurch BID, the event brings a party atmosphere to Christchurch Quay with live music featuring tribute acts to Taylor Swift & Green Day, entertainment, climbing wall, fairground rides, delicious food, bars, and family fun, culminating in a summer firework finale over the river at 9:30 PM.

🎉 THIS IS A FREE EVENT - NO TICKETS REQUIRED! 🎉

🏖️ MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!
Make the most of the Summer holidays and book a weekend break to Christchurch. The Carnival runs over 3 days, offering plenty to entertain the whole family leading up to the firework display.

🌟 Recommended accommodations include:

• Captains Club Hotel & Spa: 4-star, dog-friendly with spectacular views of the river and fireworks.
• The Kings Arms Hotel: Prime viewing point for the Sunday street parade.
• The Travelodge: Centrally located, perfect for a kid-friendly break.

🛍️ Looking for shopping? Check out:

• Alex & Us, Kimmeridge, Jaylo Boutique, Ye Old 8 Bells in Church Street.
• Castle Sounds, Mathews Shoes, Eden Home, Bookends, Made in Italy, Christchurch Jewellers, and Hamiltons in The High Street.

🛒 Other local amenities include Marks & Spencers, Waitrose, Iceland, Boots, Superdrug, Lloyds Bank, Santander, Nationwide, Super Pets, SmartFixx, The Works, Specsavers, and Raxworthys.

✨ The firework spectacular is always hugely popular, perfect for adding a little sparkle to the end of a summer's day. We hope to see you there! ✨

🚗 HOW TO GET HERE:
Location: Christchurch Quay, BH23 1BU
What3Words: WEEDY : GOLD : MUDDY

Bus: The 1A, 1B, 1C, 33 (Bournemouth), 24 (Fairmile), X1, X2 (New Milton, Lymington, Highcliffe), and 125 (Burley, Ringwood, Winkton) buses will get you into Christchurch. Get off at The High Street and follow directions to The Priory Church, then follow the road around onto the Quay.

Car Parking:

• Priory Car Park - Quay Rd, Christchurch BH23 1BY (What3Words: JUMP : GAMES : CLOTH)
• Wick Lane Car Park - Wick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1HT (What3Words: APRON : NOISY : VOTES)
• Mayors Mead Car Park - Wick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1NY (What3Words: TOWN : MINT : RADIO)
• Willow Way Car Park - Willow Way, Christchurch BH23 1NU (What3Words: TREES : FUND : COOL)